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Mentoring Staff New to Nonprofit Work

ASU Lodestar Center

But, when considering helping young graduates transition to a career in nonprofit or even helping a mid-career professional make the leap from a for-profit vocation to one in the nonprofit sector, there are a few basics to keep in mind when mentoring a new nonprofit worker.

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Step-by-Step Guide To Making A Hybrid Workplace Successful

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Hybrid work is widely recognized as a coveted employee benefit, allowing employees to limit the number of days required to commute, yet providing the in-person training, mentoring and professional development opportunities that come with in-person work. Ekelman : Both have challenges. And yes, both have challenges.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

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, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

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). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.

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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

o Mentoring the person for a period of time before recommending a leadership book. Blanchard The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. . · Discussion members recommended other things instead of giving a book about leadership to a new manager, such as: o Interviewing everyone in the company with whom they will directly work.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

ASU Lodestar Center

While conferences were once the only idea in gaining professional development skills, peer-to-peer mentoring is shown to give the highest output of learned skills. Peer-to-peer learning models is a great way for staff to mentor each other and either learn a new skill or strengthen a previous skill.

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The Top 20 Leadership Books For A New Manager

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Blanchard The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. Covey Leadership and Self-Deception – Arbinger Institute The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins The One Minute Manager – Kenneth H.