NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Here at NTEN, we're keenly interested in this question. We need a culture change. As a sector, we're woefully behind when it comes to evaluation skills. Though it's catching on, we have a long way to go, and we can't be expected to report on our effectiveness when we don't have the skills to do so.

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Roles Question Ratio API 57

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2022

The 4th edition of the Salesforce.org Nonprofit Trends Report highlighted the positive impact nonprofits have experienced from investment in new payment methods, technologies, and skills. An organization’s perspective on this question is significant, with major implications for the fundraising teams of the future.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge processes always start with some explicit or underlying questions. Being targeted about the questions we ask on applications and throughout our grantee relationships helps to frame understandings, document learning, and identify challenges or barriers. or “What is the geographic location served?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Here is a quick brainstorm of questions we could ask that might help networks reflect more effectively. Questions to Help Deep Reflection Occur. What skills and processes did you help people learn as part of this project? What skills and processes would you spend time on if you did this over again? In what ways?

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

Today’s students see high tuition costs, increased demand for skilled labor, and a decline in degree requirements for open positions. This leaves students questioning if they can make more money more quickly—and avoid student debt—by entering the workplace with a certificate instead of a college degree.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Business Considerations: Elements like budget, licensing type, training needs, and change management are also essential considerations in CMS selection. However, they might come with higher costs and require specialized skills for maintenance and development.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

Start small by considering this question: what’s our vision for what we want well-being to look like for our team and/or organization over the next 90 days? Here are a few additional questions that be helpful as you map out your vision: How do our organization’s current mission, vision, and values connect to employee and grantee-well-being?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Effective data transformation requires a lot of time and the right skill set to get right and will require your team to handle sensitive information with special care. Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Specifically around the question, "What it is in the culture of organizations that are able to make the shift that is different from organizations that cannot?" Traynor's piece is a reflection on how network leadership is different from more traditional leadership skills for leading organizations.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

They should then immediately follow that question with: “Should they be a qualified professional?” Too often, amateur accidental techies -- nonprofit staffers who have taught themselves technology skills -- find themselves in over their heads trying to develop databases, but forgetting to do business process modeling or change management.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2011

Yet, critics seem unduly preoccupied with tools and/or the use of metrics like open and click rates and contrast that with proven skills of movement building and civil disobedience. Managers need to make sure the right questions are being asked. Managers need to make sure the right questions are being asked.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

So how do you hone that kind of skill? Here are some strategic ways to position yourself well to lead a technology change, and inspire people to want to do the things you want to do. Ask them questions and really listen to the answers. " when asked to take on a task or change a behavior. Talk to your colleagues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2009

It covers different models for purpose, structure, style, value creation, design, leadership, and change management. How, When, and If to Weave and/or Strengthen Networks Using Social Media." We can answer this question pretty well in the context of nonprofit organization for its external communications.

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NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

They can answer questions about the wine to help diners navigate a wine list to make the best choice. This skill is called “Transdisciplinarity,” or the ability to understand and translate concepts across multiple disciplines, another 21st century skill. They know the grapes, the winemaker and their techniques, and vintages.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

Everyone brings something unique to the table, whether it's content, tech skills or social media know-how. They tackled tough questions such as: “we’ve never put together a podcast, how will we practically make this happen AND work through the learning curve?” The knowledge doesn't just reside with one person."

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Social Media Collaboration Org Media 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? And, the eBook is free!

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Skills International Communication Mentoring 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010 Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders The next time you are interviewing a candidate and you want to access their leadership skills, consider asking the candidate these questions: What personal qualities define you as a leader? How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 12, 2010

Monday, April 12, 2010 Build These Leadership Skills I had the pleasure of interviewing Overland Park, KS-based author Leigh Branham recently. Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:01 PM Labels: Leadership Books , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees 1 comments: davidburkus said.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2010

Sunday, May 9, 2010 Ask These Five Questions If you are leading a business or a nonprofit organization, take the hour or two to read Peter F. Druckers book, The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization. The 100-plus page book, co-written with Jim Collins, Philip Kotler, James Kouzes, Judith Rodin, V.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2023

Instead of getting a nod of understanding or an enthusiastic question about the mission of the organization, I got a blank stare and the response, “C…F…O…?” Another empty gaze, followed by a quick change of subject. Interview Question: Explain how you handle revenue recognition for multi-year restricted grants.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions? Open Leadership author Charlene Li reminds leaders to periodically ask themselves these "open leadership skills assessment" questions: Do I seek out and listen to different points of view? Thanks for these great questions, Charlene!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Friday, November 12, 2010 5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers I really like author Paul R. Timms advice to stop asking your customers the "typical" questions and instead ask them open-ended questions. These open-ended questions will let your customers really express their ideas, opinions and needs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Play Team Sports To Build Leadership Skills Todays high school and college team sport athletes are learning leadership skills that will serve them well when they enter the workforce. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).

Skills 40

Skills Leadership Team Build 40

Neon CRM

JULY 12, 2023

What kinds of questions should you be asking your team members and potential vendors? If you’re looking to switch CRMs, you probably have a million questions. What kind of questions would you ask in order to get a good sense of your current system’s challenges and what you’ll need from a new system?

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Nonprofit System Process Consultant 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performance Review Here are five important questions you, as a manager and leader, should ask during employee performance reviews: What have I done to help - or hinder - your job performance? 5 Questions To Ask At Your Next Employee Performan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2006

One of the questions my father-in-law has begin to ask, "What's next?" So, last week kept my Internet search skills honed by trying to find recorder teachers in his area of Arizona. I'm edging my way back into blogging sideways. That's a hard instrument to learn -- particularly if you are in your 80's. The title intrigued me.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Now that you know how to place the right people in the right positions based on their skills to succeed, it is also important to ensure that you have implemented a governance model. Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Defining the “Rules of Engagement”.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Lift Up Your Head If you’re head down all the time, pulled into the “tyranny of the urgent,” as Hecht calls it, it’s hard to look up and plan for the future by asking questions such as, “How can we innovate around our ops and finance teams? Enthusiasm smooths the path to rolling out the innovation more broadly.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

There is no easy answer to the question of build, buy, or customize. Customization simply in order to preserve business processes without a greater outcome is a recipe for disaster (as is implementing software without changes to business practices). Evaluate your team: Do you have the right skills sets and capacity in house?

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

And so I am not new to the idea about what it means to lead when the tide has shifted, but what I really had to come to understand over the last several years was what it means to really lead and manage your time and manage your team when your reality continues to change and the only thing that feels constant is change.

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Management Work Video Slides 87

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Brown recently wrote in Smart Companies Thinking Bigger magazine, that you should “ask a group of current, former and potential customers the following questions:" If you’re a current or former customer, why did you start using us? What have we done in the past to make your biggest challenges more difficult?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

5 Open-Ended Questions To Ask Your Customers How To Produce An Effective Company Blog Leadership Tips From Good Boss, Bad Boss How To Write A Business Plan In About One Hour ► October (11) How To Write Your Company's Core Values How To Be A Green Leader Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Lead.

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Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

A strong mentoring relationship allows the mentor and the mentee to develop new skills and talents, to build confidence, and to build self-awareness. When seeking out a mentor, think about these questions: 1. Does this person have the traits and skills I want to develop? Will the relationship have good personal chemistry?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

An example of positive feedback is : “Bob, your communications skills have dramatically improved over the past couple of months. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

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Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010 Discover Your Leader Grade If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. How To Improve Customer Service With The Telephone.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Druckers book called " The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization " will be well worth it. This book may fundamentally change the way you work and lead your organization. If you volunteer for a nonprofit or are seeking employment at a nonprofit, this book is also an insightful and inspiring read.

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