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Noodling Around Change Management and Social Media Adoption

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I asked for some recommendations on Twitter for the best practical sources for change management. Joitske recommend Learning To Change. She also pointed me to an older post on her blog about one of theories of change in the book based on thinking styles. I did a mashup with social media framing.

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Tech Across Your Org: Social Media Collaboration Across the NYC Elder Abuse Center

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This spring, the New York City Elder Abuse Center (the Center) began its journey from a traditional, “non-social” organization to one that uses and embraces social media in both its communications and internal processes. In order to accomplish the goals of social media strategy, Deputy Director Risa Breckman knew that 1.)

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Do Social Media Nightmares Encourage Adoption? The Answer Might Surprise You!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

"What are the characteristics of nonprofits that have successfully adopted social media?" . But what is in the DNA of these nonprofit organizations that allows for them to embrace social media and use it successfully? Organizational leaders are curious, not scared by social media. I think it is culture.

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A Methodology for Learning from Social Media Pilots: Reflection

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Two weeks ago, I had an opportunity to have a discussion at the Community Roundtable on the topic " How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail ? " There were many takeaways, including providing a safe place for social media pilots. Tags: change management. Where did we mess up? Make mistakes?

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How can you create a safe place for hands-on learning from social media pilots?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This morning I had the opportunity to participate in a discussion at the Community Roundtable hosted by Rachel Happe and Jim Storer. How is your organization providing a safe place for piloting social media strategies? Tags: change management. It is important both as an organization and for one-on-one coaching.

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How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail (or be more receptive to social media?)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. This happens quite frequently with social media, especially in the early stages. We get poor results.

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Social Media Behind the Firewall: The Tire, Tower, or Hub and Spoke?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been reflecting on the ideas shared at a panel called " Why Corporate Social Media Marketing Fails and How To Fix It " presented at the Web2.0 The discussion was organized around four points of social media failure: How can I get my culture to adapt? Does social media even matter?