Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

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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.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Career coaches and mentors are great. Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism. My colleague Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International Inc., I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 29, 2012

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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Candid

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To better understand what caused this, we included DEI-related questions in exit interviews and staff surveys, analyzing the data by identity group to spot trends. This and other initiatives resulted in decreased turnover for people of color, now proportionate to their representation in our staff population.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A moderator can begin conversations and ensure discussions adhere to your community guidelines. Ambassadors build member engagement within your online community platform by fostering conversation. Mentoring program. A great way to increase member engagement in your organization is to develop your mentoring program.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Point a Compass to the Future Regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path. In fast-moving digital markets, regular updates on the status of governance can be a compass to help the group stay on the right path and adjust to unexpected challenges. An annual survey is a good start.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. I promised the group that I would make our vision a reality. Think of them as performance standards for the group. Keep the conversation meaningful with an honest discussion about strengths, weaknesses, and progress that avoids judgment.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Podcast , I talked with Sarah Mitial, Founder and CEO of People Architecture Group. Drill Down An objective understanding of your group’s needs is another prerequisite that Sarah emphasized for success. Before adding talent, have a thoughtful conversation. On a recent Association 4.0 Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Consider providing an industry theme at different events to guide the conversation or invite a guest speaker to get the discussion flowing. . Create a subgroup for young professionals to meet each other and another group for early careerists to network with veteran members. Mentorships.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 12, 2024

While at this stage in my career it has become easier to join the choruses of grumbling, I make it a point to remember the managers that gave me a chance, that mentored and invested in me, and that brings me back to what I aspire to do. One way to do this is to start with some group agreements. Actionable Now.

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AccelEvents

JULY 22, 2021

But what happens when a more niche session topic is ready for discussion amongst an even smaller group of interested attendees? We now provide you with our new breakout room feature within Workshops to facilitate concentrated conversations. Breakout sessions allow unlimited attendees and Workshop sessions allow up to 250 attendees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The goals of the DEI Open Source Commons team center around leveling the playing field for everyone in tech by increasing diversity and inclusion at Salesforce community events, in addition to creating and modeling a toolkit that groups can use towards their own diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “I Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsor!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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The Verge

DECEMBER 3, 2020

You are not worth having any conversations about this, since you are not someone whose humanity (let alone expertise recognized by journalists, governments, scientists, civic organizations such as the electronic frontiers foundation etc) is acknowledged or valued in this company.”. I am proud to call you leader mentor friend sister.”.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 30, 2012

Among the meetings and discussions I enjoyed at CASE was a conversation with a group of MBA students interested in helping NGOs that are working to advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. As courses progress, Slack is used as the central channel for all course communications, including peer collaboration, speaker announcements, industry news, and mentor feedback.

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

User Group Ambassadors. User Group Ambassadors lead by example, sharing resources and best practices from their years of experience. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. Learn more about each User Group Ambassador. moderating content, and providing feedback on the platform. Public Ambassadors.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

STEP 3- Find a Mentor. Towards the end of a deep conversation my friend once said, after a long thought – “Things take time.” Finding a mentor might take a bit of time, but it will be one of the most crucial steps. Be creative about it, but make sure to find a mentor. ” STEP 4 – Join an SEO Group.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Frida Berry Eklund: My climate-parent group, Våra barns klimat, founded Our Kids’ Climate in 2015, with an aim to bring the perspective of concerned parents to the UN Climate Summit in Paris. We need to normalize those conversations, and then involve our children in acting with us for the climate. Pictured: Devi Thomas’ sons.

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Tableau

JUNE 15, 2021

The group supported a virtual Tableau Conference that shined with character, scrambled to help virtual user groups with training and content, and embraced projects illuminating society’s greatest challenges. Our ambassadors provide content to set up our leaders for success while leading their own local, virtual, or industry user group.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 1, 2009

The python community has started a conversation about diversity, with the ultimate goal of creating basically a welcoming statement. There is a cool site from the Ruby community called Railsbridge , and one of their guidelines is to “ Reach out to individuals and groups who are underrepresented in the community.&#.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 1, 2009

The python community has started a conversation about diversity, with the ultimate goal of creating basically a welcoming statement. There is a cool site from the Ruby community called Railsbridge , and one of their guidelines is to “ Reach out to individuals and groups who are underrepresented in the community.&#.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

The group, called Orange DAO , is an effort to build out a venture structure which can scout out and back young crypto startups. Back in 2017 a group of a couple hundred YC alumni helped form the Pioneer Fund , a more traditional venture effort to tap into the expertise of past YC founders to win deals. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

I just had the honor of being part of a new leaders group studying how different generations were leading in the work force and we found there were lots of differences between where people were in life. It also feels that sometimes genx is being forgotten in this conversations. Kari: I’m so glad you brought that up.

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

User Group Ambassadors. User Group Ambassadors lead by example, sharing resources and best practices from their years of experience. They mentor the next generation of data storytellers and leaders. Learn more about each User Group Ambassador. moderating content, and providing feedback on the platform. Public Ambassadors.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

In fairness, it can be hard (and insensitive and uninspiring) to market products and services as being “for old people,” because people in this group don’t tend to think of themselves as “old.”. connects children with vetted older adult mentors, for one-on-one or group conversations and remote learning activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Summarize group consensus after each decision point during a meeting 18. Encourage personal growth and promote training, mentoring and external education 56. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62. Don''t delay tough conversations 65. Err on the side of taking action 13. Be visible 15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Don''t micromanage Don''t be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company''s strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Tableau

JUNE 8, 2022

You can find them answering questions in our forums, publishing content on social platforms, leading or speaking at user groups, contributing code on Github, and teaching people about data visualization. Tableau User Group Leader Ambassadors are dedicated to helping user group leaders worldwide and educating our user group community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

Following the presentation, I provided feedback on best practices and how to extend them – then asked questions to kick off a group discussion. Leadership and Social Media: Reverse Mentoring, Empowering Millennials, and CEO Tweets. Here’s some of the insights generated in the session. Ladder of Engagement.

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Tableau

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

We can’t wait to see how this group makes the community a better place. At 327 people, the 2021 Tableau Ambassador class represents a 93% increase from last year across all branches: Forum, User Group, Tableau Public, Social, Student, and DataDev Ambassadors. User Group Ambassadors. Learn more about each User Group Ambassador.

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