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Tips for Content Curators from Beth Kanter: How To Avoid Getting "Content Fried"

NTEN

In addition to the technical skills and tools described [ in the extended version of this article ], it is also important for staff to incorporate techniques into their daily work life that reduce distraction and stress. Reflection: Reflection doesn't have to be a huge amount of time to be effective. Let us know in the comments!

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Why is real teamwork so rare?

ASU Lodestar Center

The problem is that with the quickly changing landscape of today’s challenges the assembly line concept is not agile enough to adapt to those changes. Management philosophy for today. Work requirements often changed before the team could even complete the work. An entirely new management mindset has evolved.

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WeAreMedia Webinar on September 23rd: Choose Your Own Adventure

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Identify objectives, audience, and strategy execution to effectively integrate social media into your organization's overall web communications plan so it supports your organization's mission. Explore the organizational change management issues that social media raises and how to talk about them. The Learning Objectives.

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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve constantly stretching myself to learn new techniques that help nonprofits embrace and effectively put social media strategies and tools into practice as well as address the change management issues of becoming a Networked Nonprofit. Balancing Learning Through Content Delivery and Sharing Experience.

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The Future of the Nonprofit Office: Working from Home v2.0

NTEN

Many managers rely on face-to-face communications and observations of their employees to get clues about performance, productivity, etc. Management by walking around is a proven and effective technique, but it relies on employees being physically located together with the manager.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

DNL OmniMedia

The most effective nonprofit consulting projects will address immediate problems and provide long-term strategic value that helps you grow. Meyer Partners is particularly adept at helping organizations craft effective multichannel fundraising campaigns. Why should I hire a nonprofit consulting firm? Why They Stand Out.

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NGOS, Collaborative Technologies, and Interesting Women!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Conference focused on evolving techniques, tools, and ideas about collaborating across organizational boundaries and elsewhere. As Annette points out in her reflections about the conference, everyone was talking about how to connect more effectively, particularly in teams and meetings.