Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

Among the most important questions to ask to avoid this strategic planning pitfall are: What resources—financial, human, and/or organizational—will we need to pursue our strategic priorities? Change management needs to be built in from the beginning.” Where will we need to add, reduce, or diversify talent?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2016

You told us that you wanted more how-tos and online training options from TechSoup. Learn the basics of implementing and conducting effective tech training in TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101. Tech Training for Nonprofit and Library Staff 101 will. Why Online Training?

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Create a Policies and Procedures Manual Once a new employee joins your team, having a comprehensive document outlining standard procedures for data entry will make that transition much easier on both the individual and the staff members training them. Consider the level of database training the user has. Does everyone get full access?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 9, 2019

And, because everyone loves change and learning new technology, you aren’t anticipating any challenges when communicating this decision or providing training to impacted teams across campus. Pre-training research . Pre go-live training . Go-live training . Pre-Training Research. YEAH RIGHT ! .

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

By reading the book, you’ll learn in great detail how to accelerate the change process—lessen your panic, adapt faster, define the new normal, and thrive going forward. Jason Feifer Today, Feifer answers these questions for us: Question: Of the four phases of change, which is typically the most difficult for people to work through and why?

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Your charitable organization has probably fielded questions from curious supporters and internal audiences on the ways it might be leveraged. A few key things to keep in mind: AI measures probabilistic outcomes in response to a question to determine what data it should show. Is it just a fad? Yes, it’s a silly example.

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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. Consider the following: Training Costs: How much would training your staff to use the new system effectively cost? How will this impact your budget?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

These scenarios happen all the time and can be incredibly frustrating for IT managers, especially when your current tech stack already has a similar tool—which the colleague has forgotten about or never completed training on—or the suggested software cannot integrate properly with your other systems.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Change management issues: Anytime a new technology tool is introduced to your organization, you’ll face some growing pains and adoption challenges. Identify the key questions you want to answer and the insights you need to gain from your data. It’s essential to understand your needs so they can guide the entire process.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JUNE 3, 2007

My good friend Adriano Pianesi , the former trainer at Members Only Software, has taken the bull by the horns and announced the creation of his own training consultancy, Participaction. Eventually, we found that traditional classroom training was rarely the solution. So the training needs to be a collaboration.

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

It locks that organization into a static workflow that can only be changed by hiring cost-prohibitive engineers to make updates to the system’s code. The question on many people’s minds is: which one is the best choice for my organization? Configurable solutions carry a much lower total cost of ownership. You don’t pay for updates.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Most organizations incorporate messaging training as part of the new hire process and encourage employees to “represent” when they are out and about at professional networking events. If the administrative assistant live-tweeted inspiring takeaways from a training? This will require training and education. and on and on.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

You will be able to ask more direct questions and gain insight into their daily processes. A consultant is a tool to inspire change and foster new processes. Technology and training go hand in hand. One of the biggest ways in which you can inspire change in your office is with training. Make the time. It’s not. .

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

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. While studies show that workers with bachelor’s degrees have higher lifetime earnings and lower poverty rates than those without, technology has changed the workforce.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

everyone will need training in order to realize efficiencies and goals. 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?” Important points from the trainings are also placed into the Resource List.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Send frontrunners your RFP and offer to answer any additional questions that they may have. Frost on Fundraising – Speaker Training. Advancement Resources – Managing Culture Change. And if you have any questions about your own organization’s upcoming projects or needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 11, 2016

Authors Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell have introduced a proven method for change management called matrix mapping. When the matrix map was completed, it showed counseling, financial literacy and job training operating at financial deficits. when the correct question is, “Should we invest in Program A or Program B?”

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2011

Ask the Right Questions There are lots of books and websites about how to answer the typical interview questions. There aren't nearly enough about asking the right questions. Any decent interview candidate is ready for the basic questions. I have a list of about 50 interview questions. Do they fit the organization?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

I've been designing and delivering technology trainings for nonprofit organizations for the past 15 years, I've tried to find fun ways for people to understand and feel comfortable with whatever technology. So, we should try to avoid at all costs asking this question first "What tool should we use?" What style of dancing?

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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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Connection Cafe

MAY 21, 2012

Do you have a change management plan? Too often development and marketing professionals are focused on getting the gift, pitching the story, making a call, but we need to step back and assess our readiness for change. Are staff cross trained? What is the communication plan for a major change in leadership?

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Perhaps one of the most challenging questions a nonprofit can ask is, "What should our org's commitment to the use and leverage of technology actually be?" Train staff in the use of the organizations technology. John Merritt, YMCA of San Diego County and Steve Heye, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

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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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NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

They can answer questions about the wine to help diners navigate a wine list to make the best choice. If your staff is trained in the techniques of content curation, this process can be a form of professional development, building their expertise in a subject area that can, in turn, have significant returns to your organization’s programs.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Third , familiarizing a few key staff members with the tools will serve a few useful purposes—it will give you a built-in test audience, hands-on training partners, and accessible tech-support resources for confused board members. Finally , try to minimize necessary user input.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

The one question: How do I convince my boss and co-workers to get on the train with us? We rarely train our analytical capacity to what is working. The most important question is to focus on what is working. Help support local connections with other nonprofit techies.

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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). Training on Solution Developer Kit (SDK) and Application Programming Interface (API)?

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Forj

DECEMBER 29, 2017

IOT Physical Simulators: The idea here is to build physical training devices that connect to online learning technology. One case study a week paired with a multiple-choice question makes a ton of sense, perhaps even as a replacement for high stakes certification.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

Change Management: Managing the change within the project lifecycle or overall organization. Technical Governance: Guidelines for development on and management of the Salesforce platform. Remember the three parts of governance: change management, organizational strategy, and technical governance.

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Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Interviews were critical to uncover key questions like: Why does this tool exist in your current ecosystem? How to get started In the webinar we address several common questions on timelines, building stakeholder buy-in, and navigating the sensitivities around a change in tool selection and removal. Who uses it? What’s the cost?

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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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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? Describe a situation when these qualities helped you lead others.

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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

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

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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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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