.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This blog explores practical steps that will help associations align their strategy, culture, and technology to become future-ready and resilient in 2025 and beyond. Focus on Agility : In a rapidly changing environment, a rigid strategy can hinder growth. Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These changes helped us connect with a broader range of qualified candidates and bring in new perspectives and experiences. Shifting culture: A commitment to inclusive policies and practices benefits all staff While we’re proud of this progress, we know the numbers only tell one side of the story.

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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values into an organization’s culture, however, requires intentional effort and awareness. Shifting to proactive change: Implementing a dedicated DEI program Our journey toward a proactive approach to DEI demanded vulnerability, transparency, and a strong commitment to change.

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Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The phrase “culture eats strategy for breakfast” is often true – certainly there are situations where strategy is consumed by culture – but strategy and culture are not mutually exclusive. We talked about how much the world had changed in the 60 years since the founding of the organization. Focus on values. Work on trust.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In an era of rapid change, when teams look to leaders for stability and direction, trust is the invisible currency that fuels organizational success. Ive conducted some myself, including work on how trust is essential for leaders in cross-cultural business environments. And how can you foster a culture of trustworthiness?

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Poorly managed change in the work environment leads to burnout, disengagement within the team, and a culture of cynicism around change in general. While change is inevitable, we can minimize frustrations surrounding change by effectively planning for and managing the change.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

A comprehensive assessment of your associations strengths, gaps, and opportunities in areas like strategy, culture, and technology will set a strong foundation for growth. Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize achievements to maintain motivation and reinforce a culture of excellence. Ready to take the first step?

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2025

The rapid pace of digital transformation, changing member expectations, and economic uncertainty require associations to rethink their business models and adapt to new realities. Agile leadership allows organizations to adapt quickly , align board and staff priorities, and embrace a culture of innovation.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Organizations that treat culture like an impromptu party will see their “guests” leave early. Culture revolves around personalities and a positive environment depends on understanding the needs of individual players and their interaction as a team. If we wanted to change our group dynamics, we had to live the example.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 21, 2025

When David Mesfin was producing his documentary on Black surfing culture, Wade in the Water , back in 2023, he had a problem. This initiative is about more than just fixing flawed outputs; its about creating long-term behavioral change within the AI ecosystem.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Workplace culture is changing fast, and leadership needs to evolve with it. But as the dust settles on this conversation, Ive been thinking about a different question: If leadership needs to evolve, what role does Gen Z play in shaping the change they want? But change doesnt happen just by pointing out whats wrong.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

Culture as a Reflection of Design Organizational culture is not an abstraction; it is the byproduct of what an organization rewards, tolerates, and ignores. Culture is experienced at the organization’s seamsthe places where different parts of the organization connect.

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

It builds a culture of mutual respect. Is this a meeting problemor a culture problem? Change what you can, advocate when you need to, and know when its time to take your brilliance somewhere its truly valued. These patterns are deeply embedded in workplace culture, but they arent unchangeable. Start with awareness.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

is attributable to a number of factors, including a rising cultural interest in moderating alcohol consumption , a growing number of alcohol-free options on the market, and a younger consumer base thats steering away from wine. Photo: Courtesy of yellow tail ] The changes are subtle, but not unnoticeable. And in the U.S.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 26, 2025

The highs of new sights, smells, people, foods, and experiences leave you changed in a way that’s hard to describe. Inner Portrait , a new documentary from Turkish Airlines and media artist Refik Anadol, helps us visualize and articulate the change we feel when traveling, backed by data and technology.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

The experience of vulnerability might feel weak to some, but researchers like Bren Brown have reframed the expression of vulnerability as an act of courage , a superpower that can boost psychological safety and foster a culture of innovation and creative risk-taking. Avoid venting.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In todays volatile world, rigid plans built on the assumption that nothing significant will change are obsolete. The power of Future Thinking in a time of rapid change We are living in a time of rapid change, a time of racial reckoning, school shootings, political division, and accelerating climate change.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

You might want to take a closer look at your boss, says Dr. Katina Sawyer, coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Instead, leaders need to create a culture in which people feel comfortable and confident to support one another through their struggles and to show gratitude to each other.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Arts and culture might have done particularly well. “We We saw a 42% year-over-year increase in funds raised by arts, culture, and humanities organizations, while the group’s median donation amount had essentially no change,” said Alexander.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Digital transformation is about more than the technologies your organization will use—it’s also about organizational culture, who will be using the technologies, and how staff work together across the organization to implement these new tools and systems. Is taking risks rewarded? Is failure acceptable?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As a nonprofit executive director and founder working in this space for nearly two decades, I have firsthand knowledge of the cultural biases and systemic racism that often limit the success of Black-led nonprofits, especially those in the South.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Longstanding workplace issues such as mistreatment, the normalization of toxic behaviour and a lack of accountability for workplace culture have fuelled a growing trend known as revenge quitting. Creating a genuine sense of belonging can reshape workplace culture, boost engagement and overall business success.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for AI adoption by fostering a culture that embraces change, identifying essential building blocks, and prioritizing workforce training. Their insights provided attendees with practical strategies to ensure that AI integration is a seamless and successful process.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

“As we look to reorient our portfolio offerings to address white space consumer needs, the Poppi brand’s unique intersection with wellness and culture is a perfect addition to our portfolio,” Ram Krishnan, CEO of PepsiCo Beverages U.S, Now, Pepsi is ensuring that it leaves no functional beverage category unchecked.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Share stories of lives changed, highlight your teams dedication, and let your mission shine in everything from your website to job postings. Create a culture where your staff feels proud of their work. Prioritizing Workplace Culture and Inclusion A strong, supportive workplace culture isnt just a nice to have, its essential.

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Ars Technica

MARCH 12, 2025

Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, for instance, or to keep time to music. Acousticians often use a hand clap as a cheap substitute for pricey equipment to make acoustic measurements in architecture. Read full article Comments

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sgEngage

AUGUST 12, 2024

One element constant and vital to your nonprofit is your organizational culture. Culture breathes life into your organization and unites your team. Where does your constituent relationship management software (CRM) fit into that culture? So, how do you make the CRM the hub of your organization’s culture?

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Candid

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The transformation is summed up well by an Alan Alda quote: “Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m not really listening.” That means we stop trying to lead and, instead, stand with them as leaders of the change needed to thrive on their own terms. In 2023, we followed suit by changing our mission to focus on justice.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 16, 2023

Get multiple perspectives so you have the data to justify any changes you intend to make down the line. Organization & Culture Last, but certainly not least, you’ll want to make sure your organization as a whole is aware of your data strategy. Culture change starts at the top. Don’t strive for perfection.

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sgEngage

MAY 15, 2024

In early 2022, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy began an organization-wide grants change management review. Change management can be a long and uncomfortable process, but the introspection and analysis help you find ways to improve and more closely align with your mission.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

I wrote a book called, No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World , which is essentially a field guide for how to navigate uncertainty, most efficiently and effectively. How do we unite frustration and dysfunction with hope and possibility to generate transformative change? So, What Can You Do?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 24, 2025

Sunsetting Section 230 without proposing ways to change it is like taking a hostage without having a list of demands ready, says Adam Kovacevich, founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry trade group. Thats a key concern for liberal-leaning individuals who view anti-DEI backlash and culture war rhetoric as regressive.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We all understand that technology has changed business. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed. Every change doesn’t need to happen at once. At Zappos, this arrangement is designed to reflect the company’s values and culture. Happiness is at the core of Zappos culture. Know the Signs. That’s trust.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

And even when you have a full roster, people retire, move, or decide to change jobs. When your organization’s finances are handled by a small team, it becomes even more important to properly prepare and plan for personnel changes. Many organizations are finding it difficult to fill roles, especially in the finance department.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2021

When performing a facilitated discovery in advance of a tech change, unknowns are surfaced, assumptions are validated, refined or debunked, and obstacles to adoption and long-term viability are removed. Is a process or culture change also needed for the solution to work? Discoveries Lower Risk & Cost.

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