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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. And stuck was the operative word: I stayed in that role for seven years. Gerry enabled my life’s work in so many ways! Gervaise Davis III, Esq.

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Flat, Tall, or In Between—Is It Time to Evaluate Your Organizational Structure?

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That steep trajectory isn’t a good fit with the speed of innovation required to navigate digital markets. No matter how expertly executed, switching roles and responsibilities is disruptive. Managers were eliminated, and titles were replaced by roles, while departments were reorganized into circles.”. Clarify Roles.

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Empower association volunteers to boost member engagement

Nimble AMS

Your association can mobilize your volunteer group in to a high-energy team, helping your o rganization accomplish various tasks and freeing up staff to attend to more specialized roles. But did you know that you can also empower your association volunteers to boost member engagement? Mentoring program. Online community.

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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And, without self-awareness, it’s impossible to be a role model for others. You can’t rely on staffers in your organization to fill this role. Career coaches and mentors are great. Participants find guidance, innovative thinking, and the opportunity to view their roles through a new lens. It sounds simple.

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Getting My Dream Job as a Digital Marketer in a Pandemic

Media Cause

A little more than a year later, I am six months into my dream role as an Associate Account Strategist, here at Media Cause, and I’d love to share some of the questions I asked myself during my journey along with some tips to help those who are interested in a career in digital marketing. Mentor someone.

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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

Saleforce Nonprofit

And local Boys & Girls Clubs helped open the door to opportunities young people might not have otherwise, offering career training, skill building, positive mentors, and pathways to a great future. ” Digitizing Operations to Prioritize Relationships. Clubs offered, for many, the only safe places in their communities.

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Hire Fresh Talent—But Before You Shop, Check the Fridge

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I frequently encounter similar situations on digital transformation projects. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Present roles in ways that are designed to appeal to the variety of people you interview.