Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls As the year comes to a close its likely time for many business leaders to tackle the annual performance appraisal process. So, here is a good reminder from author Sharon Armstrong about how to avoid eight performance evaluation pitfalls.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

Evaluation and Learning sessions help grantmakers and their partners better use evaluation to foster learning and make real-time improvements in their work. Cindy Rizzo, Senior Director, Grantmaking and Evaluation, Arcus Foundation. David Colby, Vice President, Research and Evaluation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Michael Quinn Patton , an evaluation guru, speak at the Packard Foundation. This is the essence of developmental evaluation. Tags: change management. I captured his talk in this blog post " What do Maori Creation Stories Have in Common With Social Media? "

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Dig Deeper and See Farther You may wonder how AI-driven analytics differ from the queries, dashboards, and statistical packages that have been around for some time now. Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management.

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sgEngage

JULY 5, 2024

Involve your staff by developing a steering committee comprised of different members of the team who interact with your system, including your accounting, technology, and program teams. This document will help you be better prepared when evaluating the potential vendors, easily eliminating those that don’t meet the requirements.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Different types of nonprofits will have different needs — e.g., associations are different businesses than research and policy institutes — so do what is more directly connected to your mission and goals. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

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fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

Its also essential to evaluate potential team members based on their past performance, seeking out those who consistently deliver results and show leadership qualities. A consolidated CoE works best for organizations that prioritize global alignment and have fewer regional differences in their operations.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

More dollars and more staff isn't always the answer; it's how you invest those resources and capacity that really make the difference.

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sgEngage

MAY 23, 2024

Review the Funding Opportunity Announcement Carefully When you start the application process, review the announcement carefully for programmatic requirements such as evaluation, organizational structure, planning, and outreach.

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Forum One

JUNE 21, 2023

Periodic check-ins, ideally quarterly but at least twice a year, mean evaluating the success of the strategy and iterating. Organizations can feel overwhelmed by the various systems and tools they’re using, which can be redundant or seem incomprehensible across different internal teams.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As leaders, sometimes we need to pump the breaks and evaluate things from a different perspective. Your committee can evaluate solutions and the benefits and challenges of new software while helping educate your school’s stakeholders on how complicated and sophisticated data management can be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Even with the tailored materials, and a dry run, there were many things I’d do differently next time. Did it make a difference? But I’m most pleased that EDF staff are evaluating how blogging will help achieve their goals, not just blogging for the sake of it. Tags: change management training materials.

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

Training vs. Development: Differences & Benefits for Organizations GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The words training and development are mostly used together in the corporate world. However, we aim to bring forward the distinct difference between their meanings and implications. Often, these differences are overlooked.

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

Training vs. Development: Differences & Benefits for Organizations GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - The words training and development are mostly used together in the corporate world. However, we aim to bring forward the distinct difference between their meanings and implications. Often, these differences are overlooked.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

A “time slicing” feature allows users to see how data looked in the past and understand how the lineage has changed, while an impact analysis tool shows how planned changes will influence parts of the data environment. . Image Credits: Manta. billion by 2024. ” Kratky said.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Your Executive Director, your board of directors, or even your colleagues may have different priorities, preferences, or perspectives on what information you need to collect. Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

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sgEngage

JUNE 9, 2023

As we evolve into a society that increasingly relies on software to manage everything from personal communications to banking needs, the debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized solutions is a part of every software evaluation. What is the Difference Between Customized and Configured Software?

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Cloud 4 Good

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

What is the difference between business requirements gathering and business process mapping? . What is the difference between an implementation partner and an ISV partner? . The second phase is more focused and concentrates planning on migrating specific business processes, testing, launching, and change management.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

To do so, Lusiba and team first took inventory of all the different technology used across the Foundation. “I They continue to monitor this information on a SharePoint list to evaluate needs, trends, and expenses over time—and sunset apps when needed.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2024

The list is long and includes roles like information technology, evaluation, grants analysis, learning and change, systems management, and more. This means stating your intentions, which might be to document or show the many different strategies used by teachers to engage teenagers in health stress management.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior. Establish new digital governance and implement change management. Change management is quite simply a proactive approach to managing change in an organization’s processes, goals, or technologies.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Essence of knowledge After more than two decades in the knowledge field—located at various times in community program evaluation, academia and philanthropy—I have come to the conclusion that our biggest problem in maximizing knowledge work is that we too often conflate knowledge with learning. Learning, we do naturally.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Our fund accounting buyers guide will show you the best practices for knowing your organizational priorities and evaluating different software. If you are looking for a new fund accounting system that will help you grow, be prepared for those vendor conversations by understanding the process.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 19, 2011

This person will take the helm on laying out tasks in a sequence, informing other staff of their roles and assignments, and providing assistance to people as they complete their parts of the evaluation. If you’re just looking to get your feet wet with a quick survey, one of the many free or low cost online tools will do the trick.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

As you transition from your outdated Learning Management System (LMS) to your new GyrusAim v16.1.0.4 application it is important to keep in mind your users’ perception of the change. In order to properly prepare your workforce for the impending change, it is pertinent that you: Obtain User Input to Specify Requirements.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2021

Start by asking yourself how you and your organization reacted to change last year, and how those reactions can be different in the future. Then, follow these tips to get your change management creative juices flowing! For each change listed, add a sentence or two to support your reasoning for the change.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system. Here is a document that outlines the different security roles available in the system. When a new person comes on, it’s a good time to understand exactly what access they need. Blackbaud Grantmaking user?

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measurable training metrics may include completion rates, engagement rates, course evaluations, and assessment scores. These objectives will serve as a measure to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program based on defined learning goals. These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis.

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Gyrus

AUGUST 15, 2024

Measurable training metrics may include completion rates, engagement rates, course evaluations, and assessment scores. These objectives will serve as a measure to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program based on defined learning goals. These include advanced reporting, evaluations, and gap analysis.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

History of Training and Development While it may seem that HR training is a new concept, it has actually been in practice – albeit in different forms – since World War II. The modes and methodologies differ; however, the objectives remain the same.

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Gyrus

MARCH 2, 2021

History of Training and Development While it may seem that HR training is a new concept, it has actually been in practice – albeit in different forms – since World War II. The modes and methodologies differ; however, the objectives remain the same.

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Training Train Roles Process 52

Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Digital tools and systems often touch different teams and departments and can require investments that need to be discussed at a higher level. Be sure to evaluate any existing integrations that may be available and keep this in consideration when evaluating licensing and overall costs.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Data-Driven Decision-Making An LMS provides instructors with comprehensive data analytics capabilities to granularly evaluate student performance. Change management: An LMS can be a significant change for teachers and students. This can help you to identify potential pros and cons of different platforms.

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Gyrus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Data-Driven Decision-Making An LMS provides instructors with comprehensive data analytics capabilities to granularly evaluate student performance. Change management: An LMS can be a significant change for teachers and students. This can help you to identify potential pros and cons of different platforms.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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Training Train Skills Classroom 52

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

These training programs typically cover a variety of topics, including the: Principles and practices of change management Psychology of change Stages of change Communication strategies Stakeholder management, etc.

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