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Lessons Learned in the First Year of My Social Venture

NonProfit Hub

I was at the tail-end of a grad program at the University of Kansas, and amazingly frustrated with the complete lack of action at a larger university like mine. I was studying some pretty cool stuff and interviewing many social entrepreneurs around the world. Quarter 1, 2014.

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Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive

NonProfit Hub

After moving to Kansas City, Stanley was looking for a chance to give back to his hometown, but he received the runaround during his first attempt to volunteer. Gerken said they post volunteer openings on their website similar to how they would post a paid job opportunity so when a person signs up they know what they are getting into.

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Making Oz Home

NTEN

A few years ago, I was called in for an interview, and when I arrived, the building the business was in had several steps to the front door and no ramp in sight. You wouldn’t think that would be such a big deal in the working world, but speaking from experience, employers and businesses tend to shy away from hiring people with disabilities.

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Do Exit Interviews

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, do an exit interview whenever possible with each departing employee.

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Plan Monthly Job Learning Days

Eric Jacobsen Blog

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Plan Monthly Job Learning Days Having your employees learn more about what their fellow employees do is invaluable. Its best when they meet in their respective offices/cubicles.

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Key Interviewing Questions To Ask To Identify Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). What resources do you need to get the job done?

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Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Positive feedback focuses on the specifics of job performance. What resources do you need to get the job done? Saturday, November 20, 2010 Give Positive Feedback. Dont Praise.

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