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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

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Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. They studied the member experience and evaluated how to engage and communicate on a personal level. Including— What members are looking for as professionals and people.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. You will likely find more areas of improvement than you have the resources to accomplish, and you will have to prioritize some professional development investments over others.

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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

sgEngage

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. How do we move from information overwhelm to knowledge work grounded in shared meaning making and change? Fast forward to today….

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Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?

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Colleges and universities that historically relied on their reputations may have to adapt their models to attract and retain different student populations, such as adult learners, online students, or individuals seeking tangible professional development opportunities. Re-evaluate your messaging. Adapt your marketing.

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3 Ways to Embrace Change and Shake the Status Quo at Your Organization

Connection Cafe

Don’t let fear of change hold your organization back from making much needed technology upgrades. Be pro-active and constantly evaluate your processes, so you can stop playing “hurry up and implement!” Join a user group on LinkedIn or Facebook, locate a local user group, subscribe to a list serve, or join a professional association.

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The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers

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She encourages us, as sector professionals, to rethink our outdated problem-solving habits and stop making assumptions without acknowledgment and testing. Organizations continually operate in “not enough” mode and are expected to try to make the best of their limited resources and create (and evaluate) the most impact possible.

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Fostering User Adoption in your Learning Program

Gyrus

As you transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new GyrusAim v16.1.0.4 application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. In order to properly prepare your workforce for the impending change, it is pertinent that you: Obtain User Input to Specify Requirements.

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