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Introducing a New NTEN Workbook: Getting Started With Data-Driven Decision Making

NTEN

In 2012, NTEN was able to survey a sample of US nonprofits to find out how they were doing when it comes to being data-driven: were they collecting data and tracking metrics? It will be helpful to include input and discussion from various staff when using this workbook, however.

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Using a Matrix Map to View Impact and Profitability

NonProfit Hub

Authors Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell have introduced a proven method for change management called matrix mapping. Check out a sample of the matrix map. The organization used the matrix map to engage in a robust discussion about the future of counseling and decided to close the program.

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We Are Media: Webinar Series from NTEN

Amy Sample Ward

Because we know you’d be disappointed in us if we didn’t include them, we’ll have a live question and answer and a back channel discussion. Explore the organizational change management issues that social media raises and how to talk about them.

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September #4Change Chat Topic: Change Failure

Amy Sample Ward

Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.” The workers on the front lines of the change are often the first to see signs of trouble yet, in most org structures, they have the least interaction with upper management.

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Good Sample Business Principles

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails When To Coach And When To Counsel Must-Read Book For Nonprofit Leaders ▼ September (14) Definitions Of Key Business Terms Be A Manager Who Makes Decisions How To Create A "Best Places To Work" Company How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

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Games for Change Keynote: James Shelton, US Department of Education

NTEN

NTEN's Amy Sample Ward shares from her experiences at the Games for Change Festival. Discussion What do you mean about innovation and improvement with education? James Shelton, US Department of Education: Education is probably the area where we have failed to innovate the most. That's innovation.

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How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Thursday, September 23, 2010 How Sports (Or Band) Can Make You A Better Leader LinkedIn members continue to offer their insights on my recent discussion question about whether playing high school and/or college sports can help to make you a better business leader. I particularly found the following insightful from a discussion participant.