Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Career coaches and mentors are great. The opportunity to share challenges, in confidence, with the brightest colleagues in the business is an invaluable resource. Instead of focusing on your ideas, pay attention to others. Summarizing brings clarity to complicated ideas or discussions. This can be painful.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges. You’ll want to enlist directors with influence to champion the idea. Assign senior directors to mentor junior members to help them to become better contributors.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Depending on the circumstances, these levels either promote efficiency with short, clearly defined reporting lines or create a long, perilous climb before ideas reach decision-makers. Remote work is challenging teams. All staff members are empowered to contribute ideas. In my experience, the latter is the more common scenario.

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Structure Evaluation Time Culture 251

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It’s this last finding in particular that presents a real challenge in the workplace. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Many of us struggle with the idea of self-love, believing that it may be mistaken as selfishness or narcissism.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Volunteers enjoy challenging tasks and look for chances to step up to the next level. If this sense of challenge is lacking, volunteers will not generally continue service with an organization. Make sure you give your volunteers some interesting, more challenging activities along with more “routine” assignments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When I say the phrase “Burn the Boats,” many people reflexively recoil at the idea, confusing total commitment with risk mitigation. The best leaders demonstrate a rare mix of confidence and humility – the confidence to abandon their own bad ideas quickly and the humility to admit they were wrong in the first place.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 16, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 10, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Time Mentoring Policy Technique 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. This could range from financial literacy workshops to mentoring programs. Check out the National Museum of the American Latino for a range of resources and ideas. Flipcause is here to help.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 2, 2022

It’s this last finding in particular that presents a real challenge in the workplace. You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Many of us struggle with the idea of self-love, believing that it may be mistaken as selfishness or narcissism.

Experiment 52

Experiment Mentoring Sponsor Reflection 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As we wrap up all four of these cohort-based engagement initiatives as 2020 ends, we were a bit unsure of what outcomes to realistically expect, given all the challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Why were they successful even amid one of the most challenging years in nonprofit history?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Speaking about the book, Hunter Arscott states that it will equip you with the tools to navigate the workplace strategically and successfully, despite challenges and setbacks. It can also be used for those who coach, mentor, counsel and advise early career women, with insights and exercises for those you are supporting.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sometimes people chafe at the idea of making donors heroes. The fundraiser is the sage who challenges with a choice. This challenge moves the donor’s hero journey forward.” . But this challenge isn’t the end. The fundraiser continues in this monomyth role beyond the initial challenge.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 5, 2021

This blog post goes over our secret recipe for fostering employee engagement, and provides fellow corporate social responsibility (CSR) leaders with ways to adapt to a challenging year. . This post aims to provide corporate social responsibility leaders with ideas to adapt to a challenging year.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association. Job seeker tips and recommendations – Offer articles and other content including résumé writing tips, interview tips, job search ideas, and tips on social networking on your career center.

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Nucleus

AUGUST 17, 2021

When association leaders and staff want to gather information and opinions from their members, often the first idea is to conduct a member survey. Online qualitative tools (open-ended questions that collect ideas and opinions, or “soft data”) can be just as informative as a quantitative tool. or multiple choice questions (e.g.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack has become a really invaluable tool for all the instructors to share ideas along the way,” says Punya Mishra, associate dean of scholarship and innovation at ASU. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. In the 2020 U.S.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In order to keep growing, we need the fresh ideas and experiences that only come with being exposed to new perspectives and solutions. The idea of a mentorship, webinar, or investment in a conference is dubbed a waste of time or money unless they’re the one teaching or mentoring. It has to stop. .

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Present members with your ideas for improvements and ask them what they think. As they ask questions and talk about their biggest challenges, you’ll have insights into how to bring more value to the relationship. Some ideas: Show appreciation. Ask more seasoned members to serve as a mentor or hold a leadership position.

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Kindful

AUGUST 28, 2023

About Kindful Kindful was founded with a simple idea in mind: nonprofits should be able to spend less time focused on their database and more time focused on their mission. The work environment in the Kindful offices is collaborative, communicative, challenging, yet supportive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2008

Inspired by TechStars and YCombinator , the Garage creates a ( drupal platform) community where current and potential applications for funding can enter their ideas, share comments and peer review, and request mentor support to improve their application before they submit it.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Bring new ideas to the table. Challenge your colleagues and leaders. The next best idea for your company may come from you! Qgiv provided an environment where I felt comfortable sharing my challenges with the leadership team, and I always felt like I had the support I needed to navigate this new phase in my life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2021

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Set ambitious goals and tight timelines to challenge everyone to do more with less. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Set ambitious goals and tight timelines to challenge everyone to do more with less. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 26, 2018

Big ideas don't happen in a moment. Younger employees simply have fewer preconceived ideas of what they can and can't do. The best way to mentor is to challenge people and then to set an example by letting them see you in action. Do your homework no matter how much time it takes.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Peer-to-peer learning models is a great way for staff to mentor each other and either learn a new skill or strengthen a previous skill.

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Professional Develop California Skills 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Pair new employees with experienced mentors. Set ambitious goals and tight timelines to challenge everyone to do more with less. How much autonomy do frontline teams have to design their work, solve problems, and test new ideas? How do people in your organization react to unconventional ideas?

People 52

People Create Organization Headline 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 14, 2018

Big ideas don't happen in a moment. Younger employees simply have fewer preconceived ideas of what they can and can't do. The best way to mentor is to challenge people and then to set an example by letting them see you in action. Do your homework no matter how much time it takes.

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