Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2016

Guide "change" initiatives with repeatable success by using the reliable three-step change model. In contrast, a Change Leader sets the compelling vision; tells a story that includes the hero's journey for each person involved. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Change Change Management Knowledge Facilitation 40

Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

Our success in acquiring new donors and supporters is built on consistently (rather than episodically) exposing them to the people we serve and the impact of our work. The people we serve have stories to share that can generate greater interest in and support for our cause. And that requires robust and evolving internal systems.

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Awareness Fund Donor Causes 52

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 31, 2016

Whether it is because of lack of interest or lack of time, they don't proactively seek out the other side of the story. Some managers are simply afraid to make a decision in fear of making a "wrong" decision. These managers don't necessarily request needless data, but simply just never made a decision.

Skills 40

Skills Leadership Build Tips 40

Connection Cafe

JULY 7, 2016

I’m thankful for the MCON wakeup call that served as a re-set, and for people like DeRay Mckesson , Miki Agrawal , Ayesha Barenblat , Chris Temple , Vivien Labaton , Angela Rye , and Meagan Bond , whose stories and journeys reminded me that one person really can make a difference. You must provide clear calls to action.

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Guatemala Social Media Influence Chart 37

Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2016

What does the journey to success look like? It makes sure developers "know the story" and can answer the following questions in ways that meet the needs of the brand, content, and visual design: What systems and platforms are needed? How does change happen in the areas in which we work? Who's in our brand community?

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Websites Effective Strategy New York City 36

Connection Cafe

JULY 21, 2016

These multi-stakeholder partnerships will only be successful if participants have access to the right kind of data and tools to share information with their external counterparts along with the general public. It’s clear that as a media company, it is imperative that they participate and use their platform to capture and share stories.

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Global Goal Develop Taxonomy 30

Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2016

Our organizations rely on us to share that data more broadly to tell our story ; however, we could also use that information to educate our grant partners. We have learned that for grant recipients to be successful with their intended outcomes, they need more than just grant dollars. Use all that data. Creatively problem solve.

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Grant Results Collaboration Management 22