Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Dubbed “Brain Hacking,” this 60 Minutes piece aired last April,sheds light on the problem from researchers. It enables the platforms to make money from advertisers who want to get that captured audiences’ attention.). Makes you wonder what they know that the average user does not? Although that is not enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2013

I’ve been a content curator for many years , using the techniques to help me develop curriculum materials for workshops and blog posts – as a form of professional development. Content curation takes focus and discipline — being “brains on.” I also acknowledged Giuseppe Mauriello, another curator on Scoop.It

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2013

If I can’t process what I hear by asking questions of the expert or checking in with another participate or sitting quietly and just thinking about what was shared, there is a point that I reach after about 15 minutes – it’s call “My Brain Is Full Up.” Talking VS Listening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

” Individual Techniques. Train Your Attention: Maybe you have no intention of “working” when you aren’t in the office, but you have become so accustomed to constant distractions, that regardless of you are doing, you are mindlessly tapping on your emails, texts, and social media icons on your phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

I also love sharing techniques and tips with other trainers and often do “train the trainers” sessions as part of my practice. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. Photo: Americans for the Arts. Movement is better than sitting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Year in Review. My Three Words.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

We all know that with so much content out there, it is eating our brains and memory , relying more on “google it.” ” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

Distractions can be internal and come from our brains , our thoughts. What do time management techniques and good habits look like in an age of connectedness? Brain Fitness. Concentration is part of our brain’s function and if your brain isn’t fit – you won’t concentrate or perform well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. The first 90-minute webinar to introduced the content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

People pay attention more, they learn something, they retain it better, and there is a better chance of them applying what they learned. I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going. Keeping nonprofit audiences engaged during training can improve your outcomes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

I designed a 90-minute workshop focused on “Human-Centered Social Media Strategy” which teaches how to apply a simple design-thinking technique, creating personas, as the basis of your digital strategy. Get together staff for half hour or 60 minutes, and do a “brain dump” of everything they know about their audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2016

Now that task has been checked off my to do list, I am ready to pay attention to technology wellness again. It was like a reboot for my brain, but I found it really difficult to do. Here are a few other techniques that don’t cost anything: 1. That task required a screen! Set Your iPhone to 1995 Mode.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2016

PDM incorporates the 15-minute technique of tip #1 and a simple journal system of tags for recording current tasks and managing distractions. Taking a five-minute break before starting a new task can help decrease the impact of "attention residue" on your productivity. I call it The Perfect 15-Minute Day Method (PDM).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Conference where I gave my full attention to the presentations and conversation. The Wisdom 2.0 Soren welcomed everyone and asked to be totally present and give full attention – which is becoming rarer and rarer at conferences. Twitter Photo by Jennifer Barr @rjenbarr. Healthy Mind Platter. I got a copy of the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

It is all about managing your attention. Attention creates action, produces quality and facilitates productivity. What you give your attention to, is what determines your experiences. Another excellent variation of the Pomoro Technique. Michaela Monahan, Big Duck blog, discusses the technique of tracking your time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. We are working very closely with V.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

These include a review of the year’s accomplishments and two techniques that help you focus on your goals: Peter Bregman’s theme for the year , and Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words.” I also throughout the month of January review my work routines and systems and redesign or tweak to improve productivity. Year in Review.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. ” These small yet impactful design choices can make a significant difference in capturing the attention and generosity of potential donors. Aim for a load time of 0-4 seconds to provide visitors with a seamless experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2015

As my work as a trainer pivots more towards leadership development in a networked world, I’ve been doing more and more training on the topic of mindfulness at work techniques. This particular study attracted a lot of media attention and I read through about 50 different online articles and posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

I also keep in mind dips in the circadian rhythms for humans that have impact on their ability to pay attention and learn – and I design different types of activities accordingly. When participants move, oxygen to the brain increases, thereby enhancing both learning and memory. Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2011

2. Living Case Study Technique: Assessment also helps find examples from the participants themselves. These participants clearly understood the concepts of making a ROI case – and how to transfer those techniques to social media. Having a metaphor, made it easy. Ellie taught a great trick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

For example, I incorporate tactical and visual techniques for participants to use to do the exercises. If you doing training, you have to be a little fearless piloting new techniques or you will just do the same old stuff – you’ll get bored and your participants will also be bored.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

Because webinars were a new medium to trainers back then, I used Richard Mayer’s research on multi-media learning based on understanding how the brain works and the ability to pay attention to guide the instructional design. Large: Over 50 people.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

And even though it may be more work in the short term, it will save you time in the long run by focusing your attention on the things that matter most. We have found that the process of listing your resources in a clear, organized manner can help you wrap your brain around how you can go about raising the funds needed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2009

I've taught webinars and workshops on how to design and deliver effective training sessions and have written a few blog posts on training and presentation techniques. So, this is my excuse to devote some brain time to the topic. I use a variety of techniques to do this, but one of my favorites is to create a story.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2015

These skills are: self-management and attention training. ” I don’t bother with time management techniques because in a networked world, they don’t work – that is industrial age thinking. What is more important is managing your attention and energy. That translates to redesigning the way you work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

As a trainer or doing shoulder-to-shoulder coaching, I'd hear people complain about information overload, anxiety, etc and started to incorporate techniques for reducing it. . He also talked about changing his brain chemistry. Understand the Two Different Types of Attention. I've been looking for ways to reduce techno stress.

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they'll get it.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The Internet of Things gives objects a brain and connects them to each other. First, pay attention. Building blocks based on point-and-click or drag-and-drop techniques, allow anyone to become a developer. For better or worse, social media creates a new form of communication. Business is no exception to this metamorphosis.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they’ll get it.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals. Focus their attention, and they’ll get it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

They organize supporters, raise attention to important social and political issues, seek donations, and organize supporters to walk, run, shout, protest, and vote, things that were once done mostly by nonprofit organizations. What are the techniques and strategies that nonprofits use to find free agents?

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

Here are several techniques you can use to strategically listen to and interact with the people you are targeting online: Know What People Are Saying About You. where people talk about NTEN, I could start paying attention to what. Scheduling your day will save your brain from the oh-so-common 'what. What are your favorite.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

I have been using human spectra gram , a technique I learned from colleague Allen Gunn from Aspiration. It is important to vary your instructional delivery because the human brain -on average - can only concentrate for 12 minutes. Some may think that tweeting during a workshop may take away from learning or paying attention.

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CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Our brains are wired for visual information; people process images 60,000 times faster than words. Also, our collective attention span is evolving. In order to maximize a short attention span, it makes sense to marry visual and written content. One of the most common gamification techniques is the progress bar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

How long can you pay attention when working online before your mind wanders? According to the Statistic Brain site list of attention span stats , in 2000 we had a 12 second attention span compared with an 8 second attention in 2013. What’s making our human brains like those of gold fish?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2013

Colors direct our eye movements, and therefore our brains and attention. You can also grab attention with dataviz-dense reports , data placemats , infographics, interactive dashboards, or scratch-off graphs. Try the layering technique or the slow reveal. Colors can make or break a chart.

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