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New Ideas at TED2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Of course, that included getting new ideas for software for social good! Idea One: Tackle Indoor Pollution First, I sat down with the controversial Bjorn Lomberg , also known as the “ Skeptical Environmentalist.” Worth some thought: I’ll stick that idea into the Benetech Labs hopper ! Andrew challenged me on that idea.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

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Trust isn’t a challenge that is currently top of mind for association leaders. We asked Nancy MacRae, MS, CEO of the Emergency Nurses Association , to help us frame this conversation by sharing her group’s commitment to that idea. Nancy emphasized one important idea that we don’t consider often enough. Could the issue be trust?

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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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Ask probing questions, consider a variety of opinions, including ideas that may be unpopular, and insist on objective analysis. Don’t waste valuable brain power. Inspire Creativity Laughter and casual atmosphere encourage people to bring novel ideas forward. Set the example by modeling the behavior you would like to see.

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Donate Your Brain! Microvolunteering at TechSoup

Tech Soup

Thier ideas, unique points of view, and diverse talents provide us with critical information and expertise, and greatly enhance our program activities. Our virtual volunteering offerings also include Donate Your Brain , a microvolunteering initiative. We mapped out the process we would use to promote Donate Your Brain opportunities.

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How To Use The Flexible Method During A Business Crisis

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Burstall also recommends that when a crisis hits, that you gather your sharp brains around you and listen carefully. “Be Some of their ideas will be better than yours—that is why you hired them in the first place. At a time of crisis, you are going to need the hive mind of your top team.”

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Nonprofit Content Creation: Back-To-The Basics of the Writing Process

Bloomerang

The brain dump. Many people get tripped up with writing before they even begin because they feel too bogged down with ideas and freeze up when trying to sort them out. Set a timer and just start writing down ideas – no need for complete sentences here. Just write whatever comes to mind. Pre-writing. . Drafting. .

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Try Exercise Snacking for Improving #WFH Mental Health

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition to the mental health benefits of improving your mood, moving your body also brings blood to the brain that helps you think more clearly and boosts personal productivity. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue. It really helps reset my mind and body – and fight virtual fatigue.

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