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2011 NTC Preview: 6 Steps to Refocus Your Small Org Tech Strategy

NTEN

Small orgs work quickly, but often times that acceleration lacks direction. This chart is only a sample, and is not complete.) Categorize that core Tech Now add one more column to your chart: commodity or value. Leverage the SMALL ORG ADVANTAGE by looking for donated or discounted licenses.

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Learning to Love the Re-Org: How We Executed a Staff Restructuring

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When we had seven people, we barely needed an organizational chart. I had never heard anyone at any organization say, “that re-org sure was great!” It was a full six weeks of work before we started talking about names of existing employees and tentatively slotting them into roles on the new chart. Some people changed managers.

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If You're Part of the Cream, You're Gonna Get Licked

NTEN

" Often, she sees senior managers and people at the bottom of the org chart pushing for openness, meeting resistance at that middle manager level - the cream of the Oreo. Tags: Change Management charlene li Leadership NPTech open leadership Social Media. They get licked.

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Forget the Tech, Let’s Talk Mission

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Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" How does the orgs technologist bring synergy while leaving the techno-babble behind? The Organizational Chart ~ Look for Obstacles. and the mission. Conclusion.

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What do Innovative Organizations Have in Common?

NTEN

Despite all the challenges -- the fear of change, the lack of time, and even the lack of real ROI at this point -- each organization is firmly committed to staying the course with social media. This led me to wonder: what's in the DNA of each of these orgs that allows them to embrace change and experiment?

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A Closer Look at Nonprofit Technology Benchmarks: Tech Adoption Levels

NTEN

The above chart represents the responses from survey participants. In the meantime, we'd love to hear about where you think your org falls in this Tech Adoption spectrum -- let us know in the comments below! What Do the Results Tell Us About Tech Adoption at Nonprofits? “We

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Leading Tech Change When You're Not the Boss

NTEN

Formal authority is granted through position on an org chart, or through mandate (or sometimes fiat) from the senior management of an organization. Tags: Change Management Leadership Newsletter NPTech NTEN. Leadership isn't about giving orders; it's about giving inspiration.

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