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How Leaders Use Four Workarounds To Tackle Complex Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

“Workarounds are effective, versatile, and accessible methods for tackling complex problems,” shares the author of the new book, The Four Workarounds. They are a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach. Savaget : A workaround is a creative, flexible, imperfection-loving, problem-solving approach.

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No, social enterprise and earned revenues will not solve nonprofits’ funding problems

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, for those who missed the Unicorns Unite’s 5-year virtual reunion event on Valentine’s Day, the other co-authors and.

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How To Embrace Creative Tensions To Solve Tough Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. When making a decision, we often find ourselves stuck between choosing one option over another, creating a vicious cycle that limits our capabilities and creates consistent tension,” explain the authors. But there is a better way.”

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Strategies For Solving Your Toughest Leadership Problems

Eric Jacobsen Blog

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. When making a decision, we often find ourselves stuck between choosing one option over another, creating a vicious cycle that limits our capabilities and creates consistent tension,” explain the authors. But there is a better way.”

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A Nonprofit’s Guide to Problem-Solving: Be More Painkiller, Less Vitamin

NonProfit Hub

Here is a nonprofit’s guide to problem-solving. Author of the international bestselling book “Sell Like Crazy,” Sabri Suby, recently wrote about how brands can be a ray of sunshine in the current storm. They aren’t positioning themselves as a solution to a burning problem. Focus on what matters. Be aware of the times.

Problem 67
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Insights From The Authors Of The Leadership Book, Step Up

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Take ownership when others are externalizing a problem. The book's two authors awhile back shared these insights with me: A Conversation with Henry Evans and Colm Foster, authors of Step Up What is a “leadership moment”? Stupidity is a problem, but not always anger, if channeled productively.

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CIRA launches annual $1M+ grants program to help solve Canada’s digital equity problems

Charity Village

The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) launched its latest call for applications to fund community-led internet projects in Canada. The post CIRA launches annual $1M+ grants program to help solve Canada’s digital equity problems appeared first on CharityVillage.

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