NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

Skills 88

Skills Technology Develop Nonprofit 88

Google Research AI blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

In “ Teaching Algorithmic Reasoning via In-Context Learning ”, we describe an approach that leverages in-context learning to enable algorithmic reasoning capabilities in LLMs. By providing algorithmic prompts, we can teach a model the rules of arithmetic via in-context learning. scratchpad and chain-of-thought ).

Teach 66

Teach Language Model Evaluation 66

Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. This book focuses on getting results by teaching new and experienced nonprofit leaders the fundamental skills of effective management. By Alison Green and Jerry Hauser. Take notes.

Industry 139

Industry Nonprofit Charity Social Media 139

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. Model cooperative behavior. Call attention to and recognize cooperative behavior.

Skills 59

Skills Business Learning Knowledge 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one. The authors of this report spent over a hundred hours meticulously researching the top systems, so nonprofits can make the best informed decision when purchasing fundraising software. In-person training.

Software 296

Software Fundraising Nonprofit Training 296

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 17, 2013

Just to give you a few examples: He is a co-founder of Teach a Man to Fish , a global network that promotes “education that pays for itself,” partnering with dozens of organizations around the world to establish self-sufficient schools in rural areas that teach independence and sustainability to young people from poor families.

Paraguay 142

Paraguay Award Teach Africa 142

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. He suggests these goals: 1. Now, that’s inspiring!

Literacy 112

Literacy Chapter Teach Skills 112

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2013

Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0, 3) Giving 2.0:

Giving 99

Giving Philanthropy Teach Student 99

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

“Too often, we don’t find out what’s truly on others’ hearts and minds because we don’t know how to ask the right questions in the right ways,” explains Jeff Wetzler , author of the new book, ASK. Question: Why is it so important to master only one skill you teach at a time? Wetzler : Absolutely.

People 108

People Question Skills Teach 108

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Being more introverted versus extroverted, the author's advice and teachings would have helped me during new jobs and after promotions, when relocating to new cities, when joining new clubs and organizations, and whenever I became a member of a new team. Each book chapter examines: Why the skill is important to your success.

Chapter 98

Chapter Teach Skills Question 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2012

If you don't have time to read a book about how to improve your leadership skills, tackle a handful of these tips, complied from the works of many authors: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct (..)

Teach 89

Teach Skills Leadership Celebrate 89

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Cooking classes have a broad appeal because they attract not just gourmet food, but also individuals who want to learn new skills. Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. To be successful at an event like this, you must come ready with your online promotion skills.

Virtual 340

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Nonprofit 340

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

This post follows yesterday’s post about networked leadership skills. I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people.

Teach 50

Teach Change Social Exercise 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2018 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman in 2016. Skills in this area I want to deepen are reflection and creativity.

Professional 143

Professional Personal Nonprofit Build 143

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I’ve been working in the nonprofit sector for 35 years, doing training for the past twenty, blogging for the past ten, and published author over the past five years. Learning has kept me inspired and improving what I do. Teach: This is my passion, my calling, and my professional work. My Theme for the Year: Learning.

Tunisia 127

Tunisia Facilitation Foundation Technique 127

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, September 18, 2010 How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills Here is this weeks book recommendation. As author David Grossman says, "good internal communication gets the message out, but great internal communication helps employees connect the dots between overarching business strategy and their role.

Skills 56

Skills Communication International Mentoring 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2012

” I think there is a subtle distinction between “visual thinking” and drawing skills. Visualization of data requires visual thinking to be meaningful and you don’t need to be Picasso to be a good visual thinker and share your ideas in a drawing. That’s an assumption you need to challenge.

Technique 111

Technique Data NTC Skills 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2018 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman in 2016. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy.

Professional 117

Professional Nonprofit Build Facilitation 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s ten books that nonprofit colleagues and authors have shared with me in the last few months and I wanted to share them with you. If you are looking for more recommendations, check out Book Authority’s list of 52 Best Nonprofit eBooks of All Time ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit is #9).

Nonprofit 133

Nonprofit Italy Storytelling Journal 133

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2012

This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it's a book for and about teachers. But, as the authors remind us, as leaders, we are also teachers. Remember that a simple and small change, implemented the right away, can be more effective than a complex rewiring of a skill.

Exercise 63

Exercise Jordan Skills Practice 63

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2022

They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.

Interview 98

Interview Technique Skills Job 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 11, 2022

They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.

Technique 98

Technique Skills Interview Job 98

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. Lewis Today, the authors answer this question for us: Question : What are the couple best next steps for a workplace leader to take after reading your book?

Problem 97

Problem Authoring Teach Profit 97

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2014

Along the way, Divine teaches you how to reaffirm your ultimate purpose, define your most important goals, and take concrete steps to make them happen. Question : Of the nine skills mentioned on page 7 to achieve SEAL-worthiness, which one have you witnessed to be the most difficult for business leaders to conquer? Any idea why?

Leadership 104

Leadership Share New York Mind 104

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2013

Authors Bios Dennis N.T. Perkins , author of Into the Storm: Lessons in Teamwork from the Treacherous Sydney to Hobart Ocean Race , is also the author of Leading at The Edge and CEO of Syncretics Group, a consulting firm dedicated to helping leaders and teams thrive under conditions of adversity, uncertainty, and change.

Lesson 55

Lesson Teach Leadership Strategy 55

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

then the new book, Both/And Thinking , by authors Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis , is for you. It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. But there is a better way.” Smith Marianne W. Smith and Lewis : We’ve found that effectively engaging both/and thinking involves using four sets of tools.

Leadership 93

Leadership Problem Strategy Authoring 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2013

This is an interesting book because it is co-authored by three teachers and clearly it''s a book for and about teachers. But, as the authors remind us, as leaders, we are also teachers. Remember that a simple and small change, implemented the right away, can be more effective than a complex rewiring of a skill.

Teach 55

Teach Exercise Jordan Practice 55

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the reasons cited in the report and also from participants on the webina: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data – so we don’t look at it.” The skills are out there. ” I hear this too often from nonprofits. from MIT in rocket science.

Data 111

Data Help Nonprofit Measure 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

Published Book Three: In 2016, I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman. I also continued my position as Adjunct Professor teaching a graduate course at Middlebury College/Monterrey Institute for International Education. Year in Review.

Professional 105

Professional Nonprofit Facilitation Journal 105

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

The authors, Dr. George H. You'll appreciate the Key Points summaries and the Things To Do suggestions from the authors at the end of each of the nine chapters in the book. Organizational culture is revealed in artifacts and symbols , the stories people tell, relationships, and the rituals and rules that guide behavior.

Teach 49

Teach Attitude Social Media Articulate 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

He is the author of of ‘PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow’ , and founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality. In my interview, I shared that I didn’t know a modem from microwave, but that I had the passion and curiosity to learn and teach others. The same values hold true today over at NTEN ).

Maslow 99

Maslow Arts Artist Yemen 99

Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 8, 2014

Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Leadership Management'

Leadership 77

Leadership Teach Celebrate Skills 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

Data 109

Data Help Nonprofit Measure 109

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

This week, Wood, answered questions about his book, the lessons he teaches, and the remarkable work of Team Rubicon. What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine? October 14 brings a powerful new book full of leadership lessons for " how to be a first responder in business."

Authoring 63

Authoring Business Interview Disaster 63

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2014

They create social capital or value by making their skills, resources, and knowledge available to each other. Engagement in the network provides a bigger benefit than to the individual member, the networks can work on finding solutions to big social issues. A generative social impact network links people together through relationships.

Network 107

Network Build Social Social Media 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

After finishing a four-day intensive training in Delhi for the Networked NGO , I stayed on a few days in India to visit colleague, Rufina Fernandez, who I met when she was the CEO of the Nasscom Foundation when she brought me to India to speak at the leadership conference and teach workshops back in 2010. I learned this from Giving 2.0

Social 127

Social India Homeless Director 127

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

If you want a sneak peek, take a look at the article we co-authored on nonprofit digital transformation published last month in the Harvard Business Review. Workplace Wellbeing: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman a few years ago.

Professional 114

Professional Nonprofit Facilitation Reflection 114