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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NTEN

APRIL 24, 2012

We knew we would ultimately be in 16 countries by the year 2020, which meant that tracking, monitoring, and evaluating projects would become more complicated by the day. When we started, we were creating an internal tool for project management and quality assurance. Anybody could observe our progress, at any time.

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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. He described the challenges of adapting evaluation methods to non-Western systems in developing countries because evaluation has traditionally been deeply rooted in the Western ways of thinking.

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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. .

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to a study by Everage and Researchscape International , nearly all marketers (99%) said personalization advances their customer relationships and 92% said their customers and prospects expect experiences that are individually tailored to them. One effective way is to take an agile approach to change management.

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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. These include external channels like your website and social media presence, also internal communications, and data tools like email, Slack, Teams, and your CRM.

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fusionSpan

JANUARY 31, 2025

If you are still looking for the needed skills internally, consider recruiting externally to fill gaps. Its also essential to evaluate potential team members based on their past performance, seeking out those who consistently deliver results and show leadership qualities.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

A CRM-centric culture ensures that every interaction, whether internal or external, is rooted in data-driven decisions and strategic alignment. Operational efficiency: A well-integrated CRM simplifies event planning, volunteer coordination , and internal communications.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Create a link to the guide anywhere that would be convenient for your team members to find, such as on your organization’s internal website or in a Links tile on your grant management system dashboard. Evaluate the tasks the new user will perform regularly before handing over keys to the system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

This was really important – hearing colleagues talk about their posts being read by EPA officials or members of international negotiating teams made the point in a way no consultant could. We have a new transportation blog , Way2Go, and new participants in our international climate talks blog. And two more new blogs are on the way.

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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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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks. The questions we ask inside or outside our organizations have the potential to bring people together in shared meaning making to envision and enact change.

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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. Databases - Nonprofits can use these tools to track data in real time and report on results.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

According to a study by Everage and Researchscape International , personalization leads to a 55% increase in visitor engagement, a 55% improvement in customer experience, a 39% improvement in brand perception, and increased conversion rates by 51%. Establish new digital governance and implement change management.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This post features advice from IT and grants management experts on how to streamline your tech solutions, create clear processes, and drive more external and internal impact. Her team has also streamlined software for more efficient internal operations—making sure employees have the technology they need without overdoing it.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

A technology migration project typically involves several key steps, including defining a project scope, assessing the current tech stack and gathering requirements from across the organization, evaluating technology vendors and implementation partners, and ultimately planning, building, configuring, testing and training staff on the new system.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

So what’s holding your organization back from making internal changes? . Arguably the biggest hindrance of change is the notion that nothing needs to be changed because it’s always been done a certain way. Don’t let fear of change hold your organization back from making much needed technology upgrades.

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sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2023

More Cost-Effective for Your Nonprofit Organization You may say that it’s a big cost to move your internal systems to the cloud. Evaluate your vendors carefully and mitigate any security risk you may perceive. If they were continuously hacked or breached, they wouldn’t be around for very long.

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TechCrunch

MAY 16, 2022

Claravine also offers consulting services to assist companies with evaluating the current state of their data standards. Allen sees Claravine’s main competition as spreadsheet-based processes, internally-built worklows, and — increasingly — no-code apps.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, many current change efforts that try to incorporate knowledge work for social good end up with disjointed or burdensome lists of isolated activities that really aren’t very engaging or valuable. No amount of information matters for equitable change if it is disconnected from relationships and social interaction.

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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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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

There are even a few international reports. This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Register now!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 13, 2019

But with change comes new opportunities to evaluate and improve on existing business processes and demonstrate to existing and potential supporters that your organization is dedicated to compliance and ethical accounting practices. This article and infographic provides tips for getting started with compliance change management.

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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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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

There are even a few international reports. This intensive, in-person, nonprofit leadership workshop will highlight change management issues and methodologies to align your strategic plan with enterprise-wise technology initiatives and business processes development. Register now!

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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. For example, GyrusAim’s Individual Development Plans (IDPs) capabilities were on display in our association with BizJet International. Consider Your Budget LMS pricing can vary a lot.

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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. For example, GyrusAim’s Individual Development Plans (IDPs) capabilities were on display in our association with BizJet International. Consider Your Budget LMS pricing can vary a lot.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

User Resistance to Change Comprehensive training and support programs play a vital role in easing the transition to an integrated LMS. This can include evaluating the vendor’s previous track record, expertise in the specific industry, and the flexibility of their solutions.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

User Resistance to Change Comprehensive training and support programs play a vital role in easing the transition to an integrated LMS. This can include evaluating the vendor’s previous track record, expertise in the specific industry, and the flexibility of their solutions.

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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. For example, GyrusAim’s Individual Development Plans (IDPs) capabilities were on display in our association with BizJet International. Consider Your Budget LMS pricing can vary a lot.

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Gyrus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

User Resistance to Change Comprehensive training and support programs play a vital role in easing the transition to an integrated LMS. This can include evaluating the vendor’s previous track record, expertise in the specific industry, and the flexibility of their solutions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. ► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2013

Here’s some food for thought on the topic that will hopefully make customization-related decisions easier next time it comes up, whether with vendors, internal business stakeholders, or developers: You keep using that word “customization” I do not think it means what you think it means. Document Requirements.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. EWF International provides professionally facilitated peer advisory groups for women business owners and executives. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The program evaluates words and phrases for the intensity of eight primary emotions, allowing you to adjust the overall tone before you send your message. 3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. The Five Points Of Professionalism How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employe.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The survey typically takes respondents seven to 10 minutes to fill out and the results you get will identify your strengths and weaknesses, and will allow you to compare your evaluators responses to your own self-assessment. The self-evaluation survey is free and its the first step in the program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfa. ▼ November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Good Sample Business Principles Do you have a brand strategy?

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