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A Lightweight Framework for Building An Association Data Strategy

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For those struggling to find the time or knowledge to get started, building out a lightweight framework can help combat both those obstacles. Choose a few to start with and build from there. Try to avoid adding more than 5 people per group or department. Additionally, try to spread the sessions out by a few weeks.

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Get Them to Build Castles—Strategies for Successful Cross-Functional Teams

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The more diverse the group, the harder the left brain must work. […]. The post Get Them to Build Castles—Strategies for Successful Cross-Functional Teams appeared first on.orgSource. The left brain uses emotional intelligence, empathy, creativity, and artful facilitation to keep all the players working productively together.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence. Building a great team starts with hiring the right people.

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Beyond the Rainbow—Build a Diverse Board of Independent Thinkers

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It’s not surprising that there was a tendency to pick leaders who looked and thought alike to represent the group. Cognitive diversity, or a range of opinions, problem-solving styles, and experience, is an important quality that associations need to consider in a leadership group. Today we live in a variegated world.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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It’s a shift that many groups struggle to implement. We’ve incorporated the structure that many groups say they want. Although there are still groups that look too much alike, every association is a brighter rainbow than it once was. The post Build a Board for the Digital Future appeared first on.orgSource.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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If her supervisor had recognized Sue’s weaknesses, she could have been coached to build the strengths she needed to succeed. Kevin Martlage ,orgSource Senior Consultant, is our expert at maximizing group potential. Along with years of corporate and nonprofit team building, Kevin is also a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner.

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Build a Digital Ecology–Promote IT Collaboration Across Your Organization

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Build Relationships The IT Department can’t be an island. And don’t overlook the power of social events and team-building exercises to cement relationships. Recreational activities allow groups to practice working together in a fun setting and celebrate accomplishments. Start Small Start with small, manageable projects.