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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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. What are the biggest challenges to achieving your top career goals? . Do they feel overworked or stressed? What are your career goals?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. Perhaps you’ll start by reading about other models , watching webinars, or developing ideas. Outline the participant role.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s challenging enough to maintain a healthy volunteer team under normal conditions. Difficult times, such as COVID-19, can intensify those challenges if an adequate retention plan is not in place with the ability to properly implemented it. Treat volunteers and the roles asked of them with respect and importance. Be organized.

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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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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The end of the calendar year is traditionally a time of reflection – looking back on the year’s achievements, challenges, joys, and losses. All of you are our heroes of 2020 and we are so very grateful for your role in our lives and work this year. Thank you. [1]

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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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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

MARCH 2, 2023

Are you facing similar challenges? When talking to staff about setting volunteers up for success, consider sharing these six building blocks to success: Strategic Roles – Is the position well thought out and appropriately designed? Thorough Screening & Thoughtful Placement – What is the role that staff members play in screening?

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 22, 2022

Respondents of color report greater workplace challenges than white respondents, including: Lack of role models. If these challenges are not addressed, and racial disparities in leadership positions continue to be prevalent, nonprofits are likely to remain homogenous and stagnant. Lack of social capital.

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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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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. The pandemic was a reminder of just how important the relationships are between our Club mentors and the kids they serve.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Before we go over how to implement new strategies to engage employees, let’s discuss the challenges many businesses and nonprofits face when it comes to employee engagement, such as: Insufficient training. Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. Remote work challenges.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I About the Author.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Nonprofit leaders in 2020 are faced with the difficult challenge of recruiting and retaining employees for long periods of time. These leadership teams need to focus on the overall experience of mentoring their employees in the first year, as that is a critical time that impacts the employee’s overall commitment to the organization.

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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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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

When staff are happy and feel good with not only the work they are doing, but know that they are appreciated and are shown that their work matters, the likelihood of them sticking around in their role is much higher. Second, better results for the organization as whole.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

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 29, 2014

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

MAY 12, 2019

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 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

JUNE 24, 2018

And, if you are still seeking resolutions for this year, perhaps write down (and start working on) five to ten from the following list of ideal resolutions for leaders: 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 (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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

DECEMBER 22, 2014

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

AUGUST 6, 2018

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2016

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 30, 2016

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

JUNE 27, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 29, 2017

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2015

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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Be a good role model 46. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Conduct annual risk reviews 7. Be courageous, quick and fair 8. Be visible 15. Be humble 47.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 3, 2016

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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