Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Collaborative Problem-Solving sessions focus on how grantmaker can best partner with other funders, grantees, corporations and government agencies to solve problems and grow impact. Scaling Impact sessions offer strategies and knowledge about how we can help nonprofits achieve better and more results. Casey Foundation.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Teams can identify potential issues early, preventing larger problems down the line. The Importance of Change Management in Agile Transitions Adopting agile methodologies is not just a process change; it requires a cultural shift within an organization. Is your team equipped to collaborate effectively?

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Knowledge work in philanthropy is a big umbrella, expanding exponentially over the last decade to cover more of what grants professionals do on a regular basis. Philanthropy and knowledge work have a long history, from demonstration projects to evaluation to the encouragement of learning communities and grantee learning networks.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This strategic approach empowers you to build on existing knowledge and create effective solutions tailored to your organization. Their feedback can highlight potential problems and offer innovative solutions that you may not have considered.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

Grants managers are adept problem solvers. These migrations slow us down considerably and distract us from the high-risk compliance and risk-mitigation work primary to our grants manager job descriptions. Writing RFPs and managing technology migrations detract from grants managers’ ability to process grants.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Do people come to you for problem solving? Bolstering your expertise can happen through research and sharing your knowledge. Use resources both within and outside the organization to bolster your knowledge. To set the stage for a tech change, create the context for the change. What You Do. Do you work hard?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2022

However, cybersecurity is a deeply specialized discipline, so while the specialized security knowledge isn’t mandatory, it does help ease the learning curve. There lies the fundamental challenge in hiring product managers in cybersecurity who have experience working with PLG.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead of providing direct answers to their problems, how are you helping them solve their own conundrums? Be committed to your own internal change as an individual. Go get your own knowledge if your organization is not ready. Similarly, as grantmakers, you need to help your grantees find new ways as well.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

It’s common knowledge that inefficiencies in the process are rampant — leading to longer closing times and higher associated fees, among other things. It’s about change management as much as anything else because replacing the existing process is hard. Image Credits: Vesta.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Simulation training The training simulates real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, allowing individuals to practice skills and knowledge without the risk of real-world consequences.

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Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Simulation training The training simulates real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, allowing individuals to practice skills and knowledge without the risk of real-world consequences.

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Train Training Skills Classroom 52

Gyrus

MARCH 17, 2024

Simulation training The training simulates real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, allowing individuals to practice skills and knowledge without the risk of real-world consequences.

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Train Training Skills Classroom 52

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It’s easy to jump to the next thing if progress is slow, or you experience set-backs—the fact-finding period is your built-in time for figuring out the best way to overcome problems. With knowledge and access comes challenges to the status quo. Harnessing your CRM solution as a change-management tool.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

This can cause problems when tasks fall through the cracks or emails go to inboxes that no longer exist. As a grantmaking organization focused on the success of your grantees, it is essential to have a process in place to manage personnel changes—for both you and your grantees—so everyone stays informed and on schedule.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JULY 15, 2009

Problems with the adoption of new IT tools can rob an implementation of much of its ROI. The example Russ and I discussed related to the use of a wiki to capture organizational knowledge. One of my long-standing contentions is that an enormous amount of organizational knowledge exists in emails between stakeholders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2006

I clicked through to her web site and discovered that she also happens to be the author a change management book called " Fearless Change: Patterns for Introducing New Ideas." s Ear Managers are sometimes hard to convince in a group setting, so meet privately to address any concerns. The title intrigued me.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I always tell people that my job is 50% knowledge and skill, and 50% knowing the people I work for. Bringing them cool solutions to problems they didn’t even know they had will score big points. I'd rather be able to honestly say, "I don't know, but I'll find out" than convince my managers that I know everything. Know yourself.

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Technology Skills Oakland Leadership 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

The knowledge you learn will likely improve your decision making and allow you to seize opportunities. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Think how powerful it can be to include all your employees in problem solving and to use all the approaches! Make conversation with your team.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

By absorbing these lessons--of mentors mistakes and successes--mentees are better prepared to move forward with knowledge and confidence. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Think how powerful it can be to include all your employees in problem solving and to use all the approaches!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 8:10 PM Labels: Books For Managers , Change Management , Customer Feedback , Customer Service , General Management Skills , Strategic Planning 1 comments: Maths private tutor said. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

Plus, the new-found knowledge drives a better appreciation for what everyone does, and proves to the team that success comes only when all the pieces fit together like a well-oiled machine. That knowledge builds greater mutual respect, which is vital to a teams success. So, plan a half day where you pair up employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It was great fun seeing all of the gold hoodies and Community Group leader sweatshirts together, and it was truly inspiring to see that much Salesforce knowledge and experience together in one place. Special invites to the in-person event were sent out by Salesforce to Salesforce MVPs , Community Group leaders , and product champions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

Survey 56

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

Mentoring 53

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

They are seen as activities focused on improving the knowledge, performance, and productivity of employees. Training refers to the process of acquiring specific skills or knowledge for a particular job. It includes activities that enhance an employee’s skills, knowledge, and abilities over time. What is Training?

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Gyrus

MAY 17, 2016

They are seen as activities focused on improving the knowledge, performance, and productivity of employees. Training refers to the process of acquiring specific skills or knowledge for a particular job. It includes activities that enhance an employee’s skills, knowledge, and abilities over time. What is Training?

Train 40

Train Training Benefit Difference 40

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 30, 2010

Posted by Eric Jacobson at 7:57 PM Labels: Employee Retention , General Management Skills , Leadership Skills , Management , Motivating Employees , Productivity Boosters 1 comments: davidburkus said. Here's the problem though: if job security drives loyalty.than nothing drives loyalty. Make conversation with your team.

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Mentoring Kansas City Leadership Skills 53

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Its best to coach when a new procedure is introduced, a job is changed, and/or a skill gap is identified. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. Think how powerful it can be to include all your employees in problem solving and to use all the approaches!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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