Towards Data Science

AUGUST 19, 2023

Eventually, this led to me seeking out a different role that was more aligned with these new-found interests and skill sets. This role happened to be that of an analytics engineer. How I discovered analytics engineering Truth be told, I had no idea what analytics engineering was when I realized I wanted to switch data roles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2014

The book is an extremely practical resource whether you are working on improving your skills or teaching others. Tracking: This is keeping track of the conversation themes and threads. If you facilitate and scribe, sometimes it can slow down the conversation and this can be problem if you are doing brainstorming.

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Tableau

JUNE 8, 2021

His efforts to present work that met the needs of Members of Congress drove him to learn more, research more, and teach more around data visualization. . When the nation started having a bigger conversation about race after the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, Urban did too, and everyone was asking, "What can I do?" .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Let’s start at the most fundamental place for this conversation. For this conversation, and those to have over the course of the next two days together at least, let’s work from the place that a movement is larger than coalitions. What’s our role? Instead of asking what’s our role, let’s look at what the opportunity is.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

In our Thought Leadership Spotlight, we’ll be hosting a conversation about organizational resilience and embracing a digital-first future. You’ve probably already read about Dr. Jane Goodall’s appearance for The Power of Hope: A Conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall, and Leslie Odom, Jr.’s And of course, looking forward to networking.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s a metaverse optimist : Conversational AI startup MeetKai is expanding its offerings with new room-scanning tech and a metaverse builder with a focus on capturing objects and spaces, Kyle writes. Teach yourself growth marketing: How to set up a landing page. Teach yourself growth marketing: How to set up a landing page.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Below, I’ve shared my keynote remarks and slides and I hope you’ll share your ideas and further the conversation in the comments. What roles are needed? And finally, you want to identify the roles needed to create, facilitate, and implement the programs and services you design with the community.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Aside from the anecdotal evidence, the numbers don't lie: Only 19 percent of computer science bachelor degrees are earned by women, approximately 3 percent are earned by Black women, and only 2 percent of tech roles are held by Black women, according to data from the organization Black Girls Code.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As a parent of teenagers, I’m used to having tough, sometimes even awkward, conversations about topics that are complex but important. And like many parents, I quickly learned that my children have just as much to teach me as I can teach them. I’ve learned that tough conversations build trust.

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Tableau

JULY 19, 2021

As data has become more accessible and recognized for its value, however, those conversations have shifted. or “How can I, as an educator, get better at Tableau to teach students?” We hope that the program helps to support more diversity within formal and informal data roles and create a more data literate world.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

Davidson was right: It not only transformed our conversation, but the entire nature of my day. In our conversation, he explains why our relationship to ourselves, each other, and the world are the product of the stories that we tell ourselves. I was surprised that a simple “thank you” caused them to visibly light up.

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sgEngage

MAY 17, 2021

This work includes everything from acknowledging the role that enslaved people played in building and establishing institutions, to the crucial conversations around renaming buildings and removing statues. The post Charitable Giving in Higher Education: A Conversation with CASE’s Sue Cunningham first appeared on npENGAGE.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

It's an early prototype, but I could see the potential of this approach to teaching social skills for job readiness. is an online role playing game, called Reachout Central. It has broader applications, but we were definitely talking about using this for people with disabilities that affect their interpersonal behavior.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In this highly personable, conversational, insightful, eye-opening, empowering and uplifting book, he shows you how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love. More specifically, he teaches you how to: Use love to reveal your unique gifts.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 2, 2024

So maybe it’s not surprising that there is no singular career path to a top fundraising role. Jeff Tarnowski started his work in higher ed in residence life, then in alumni relations before moving into a fundraising role, while Matt White started in major giving, but not in higher ed. I launched my career in annual giving at St.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 24, 2022

In this highly personable, conversational, insightful, eye-opening, empowering and uplifting book, he shows you how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love. More specifically, he teaches you how to: Use love to reveal your unique gifts.

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

Yet, despite the important role of women in philanthropy, there remains a significant gap in engaging young women during their formative years. But as the head of my family foundation, I believe we have to start conversations around wealth at a younger age. When should we start educating young women in philanthropy?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Assume Good Intent — and Have the Tough Conversations. Imagine that a good friend wants to have a conversation with you about some perspectives and opinions you may have. You can review resumes, do mock interviews, or be a referral to job seekers through GEMs in Tech.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. In their interactions with hierarchies, members of networks can act in the following roles."

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Have the same conversation with your board members. Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. First things first, you should be able to articulate to your board what role you’d like to see them have in your development plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

The product of this learning journey, Just In Time: Beyond-the-Hype Potential of E-Learning , has just been published. Based on a year of conversations with more than 100 leading thinkers, practitioners, and entrepreneurs, this report explores the state of e-learning and the potential it offers beyond the confines of formal education.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In this highly personable, conversational, insightful, eye-opening, empowering and uplifting book, he shows you how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love. More specifically, he teaches you how to: Use love to reveal your unique gifts.

Roles 87

Roles Attention Active Activism 87

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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

The instructor’s role should be to facilitate this understanding for their students, not dump content on them. It’s more fun to teach this way and more fun to learn this. Small groups can be conversations, peer assists or shares, or an exercise that can be done collaboratively or working alone together.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Consider providing an industry theme at different events to guide the conversation or invite a guest speaker to get the discussion flowing. . Volunteering. Mentorships.

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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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Tableau

JULY 19, 2021

As data has become more accessible and recognized for its value, however, those conversations have shifted. or “How can I, as an educator, get better at Tableau to teach students?” We hope that the program helps to support more diversity within formal and informal data roles and create a more data literate world.

India 98

India Student Skills Government 98

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2025

When reading feedback about your onboarding practices, focus on these areas: Clear Expectations: Volunteers should have a detailed overview of their roles, responsibilities, and any objectives associated with their participation. Taking on a more significant role, such as leading a group of volunteers.

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Tableau

APRIL 30, 2021

Although technology plays a big role in giving your people access to data and empowering them to dive in and find insights, becoming a data-driven organization requires more than choosing the right technology platform: it also requires fostering a data culture, which is when the magic really starts to happen.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

It’s the gift of having my children teach me that everyday actions can make a world of difference. Children are teaching their parents that everyday actions can make a world of difference. 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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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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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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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Teach something new to your team 24. Be a good role model 46. Don't delay tough conversations 65. Praise when compliments are earned 19. Be decisive 20. Say "thank you" and sincerely mean it 21. Send written thank you notes 22. Listen carefully and don't multi-task while listening 23. Show respect for all team members 25.

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Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Too often, Zoom calls were conducted where she spent more time looking at the laptop camera and flipping her hair than having a steady one-on-one conversation about real decisions and deadlines. There is a tired cliché that goes, “Those who can’t, teach. Those who can’t teach, teach teachers.” Morale soured.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Many cite burnout as the primary reason they are leaving the teaching profession, and in response, schools are trying to pivot and focus on the well-being of their faculty and students. Leaders play a critical role in fostering trust and collaboration with and among faculty and staff. What meetings can you eliminate?

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Generative AI continues to fuel growth at online learning platforms like Coursera , which has doubled down on micro-credentials and now offers more than 80 professional certificates with AI courses that are intended to prepare job candidates for entry-level roles without a college degree.

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