Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sudden departures lead to expenses related to recruiting, hiring, training, as well as lost productivity and project disruptions. Organizations also lose valuable institutional knowledge and skills when experienced employees quit, hampering innovation, continuity and long-term strategy.

Culture 89

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2005

I, Lucy Hooberman, will mentor a minimum of two people in the developing world in the area of my skills base and expertise (media, communications, broadcasting , democratic media building, participatory media, community video). So, if this mentoring project strikes your interest - sign up! Technorati Tags: nptech , net2

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Or are you a sponsor and mentor? A shared language leads to the shared vision that keeps us working late on projects and it is the reason that those extra efforts feel more like pleasure than work. Do you tell people that they “should” do that thing, or do you “offer” a solution? Are you a boss and a manager? Managing not to manage.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

In the context of compliance training, it involves equipping employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Skill Enhancement Compliance training is not a one-time event; it requires ongoing development to enhance employees skills and knowledge.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Upper-level managers don’t have the bandwidth to vet or supervise new projects. Junior employees who are mentored and empowered as decision-makers and innovators will reward you with personal investment in their work, concern for your members’ well-being, and passion for your association’s mission. New hires don’t engage. That’s trust.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

Skills 52

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. These non-technical skills are equally important in the modern workplace.

Skills 52

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Employee Skill Development: In-demand Skills Employees Currently Need Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems In an uncertain business environment, organizations need employees with good problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.

Skills 52

Skills Develop Leadership Professional 52

TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

The startup has gr3own into a platform that allows cohort-based synchronized learning led by industry experts (mentors), who use the platform to monetize their expertise. Qureos also matches the trainees on its platform with projects in their respective fields of study.

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Platform Learning Africa Raise 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2012

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I’ll be in the air enroute to Rwanda for a training project. It’s all about teaching digital literacy and citizenship: the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically, behave safely, and interact responsibly in a digital world. Photo by WhiteAfrican.

Literacy 136

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2011

This second post shares some insights from the planning sessions for E-Mediat project, a networked approach to capacity building for NGOs in Social Media in the Middle East. (For For context, read my earlier post ). Watching Chris model visual facilitation was inspiring.

Online Learning 94

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Tableau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The academic and professional worlds may not always be on the same page when it comes to equipping the incoming workforce with data skills. Data skills were not top of mind when I began my Brand Marketing internship this summer, however, I’ve relied on the basics of my analytics and data science courses throughout my projects.

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Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

A believer in sharing knowledge, Anya helps people develop their data skills by introducing data analysis and visualization tools into their everyday workflows, conducting training, writing manuals, and presenting at events. This motivates him to train and mentor students and professionals.

Netherlands 117

Netherlands San Francisco Knowledge Mentoring 117

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2012

The mission is to empower young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The organization was founded by Elizabeth Dearborn Davis and Dave Hughes.

Social Media 108

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2011

Last week, I participated in three very intense days of project, curriculum, and online community planning for a new project, E-Mediat , a multi-stakeholder capacity building project for NGOS and Social Media in the Middle East. Multi-stakeholder projects with many organizations, people, and roles are complex.

Network 95

Network Build Social Media Participatory 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

Source: Pew Internet and America Life Project: " Networked Workers " Study. Work Literacy is a network of individuals, companies and organizations who are interested in learning, defining, mentoring, teaching and consulting on the frameworks, skills, methods and tools of modern knowledge work.

Literacy 50

Literacy Social Media Skills Media 50

The Verge

JANUARY 16, 2022

app developer, Steven Cravotta, detailing how his coding project blew up five years after its creation, unknowingly riding on Wordle ’s coattails. to BoostOakland, a charity geared towards tutoring and mentoring young people in Oakland, California. The story unraveled in a thread on Twitter , with Wordle!

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Tableau

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The academic and professional worlds may not always be on the same page when it comes to equipping the incoming workforce with data skills. Data skills were not top of mind when I began my Brand Marketing internship this summer, however, I’ve relied on the basics of my analytics and data science courses throughout my projects.

Lesson 98

Lesson Data Literacy Skills 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the reasons cited in the report and also from participants on the webina: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data – so we don’t look at it.” The skills are out there. The team works on a practical project that take less than four weeks to complete.

Data 111

Data Help Nonprofit Measure 111

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 1, 2009

In her keynote, Kirrily talks about two open source projects, Archive of Our Own and Dreamwidth that have a majority of women involved, which is rather unusual. As a long time open source user and advocate, even though I am someone who rarely finds people like me in open source projects (i.e Are there good mentoring models?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 1, 2009

In her blog post, Kirrily talks about two open source projects, Archive of Our Own and Dreamwidth that have a majority of women involved, which is rather unusual. As a long time open source user and advocate, even though I am someone who rarely finds people like me in open source projects (i.e Are there good mentoring models?

Open Source 100

Open Source Open Guidelines Community 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

The hot button issue was capacity, skills, and lack of resources. It was articulated as: “We don’t have the skills to analyze, slice and dice, and make sense of our data, so it is hard to do it well.” I hear this too often from nonprofits. The people with skills are out there.

Data 109

Data Help Nonprofit Measure 109

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2008

This week I am an online mentor on the topic of " Effective Online Networking " as part of the Networking for Success project at the the Women???s Your Advice to African Women About Personal Online Networking Skills. Network Weaving Skills. Photo by Wally G. Background. s Technology Empowerment Centre.

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Network Skills Personal Effective 50

The Next Web

JUNE 6, 2013

The organisation’s lack of street cred is hardly a surprise given that it is in fact a “business-led executive non-departmental public body” (NDPB) sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). A different way. That’s non-negotiable… That’s quite rare, I think,” Sansam said.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. The skills that we are focusing on are “networked leadership” skills both online and offline and working with self and working with others. Flickr Photo by qwrrty. Ask Good Questions.

Skills 50

Skills Build Nonprofit Technique 50

Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

Skill Development. Over the years, skill development has become an increasingly popular reason to volunteer. Some volunteers want to bring their expertise to your organization, whether it is their marketing background, computer experience, or people skills. Recognition of Service. ” can be a big morale booster.

Retention 92

Retention Volunteer Skills Mentoring 92

The Next Web

JULY 15, 2013

Starting a fast-growing tech business is incredibly challenging, and requires a variety of skills. If you have a passion for design, programming or business – try to become incredibly skilled in one of those. Investing in your own knowledge and skills, means investing in your dream. Work to learn, not to earn.

Business 134

Business Tech Skills University 134

TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2021

OpenClassrooms partners with mentors so that they can help you remain motivated. Students get to learn new skills and work for Capgemini at the same time. The company still offers free classes if you’re looking for your next weekend project. At the end of the program, the startup guarantees that you’ll find a job.

Education 96

Education Online Platform Raise 96

Tableau

JANUARY 18, 2023

A believer in sharing knowledge, Anya helps people develop their data skills by introducing data analysis and visualization tools into their everyday workflows, conducting training, writing manuals, and presenting at events. This motivates him to train and mentor students and professionals.

Netherlands 98

Netherlands San Francisco Knowledge Mentoring 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2012

I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl [.] For the past ten days, I’ve been in Rwanda, Africa.

Rwanda 116

Rwanda Social Media Leadership Train 116

Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since its founding, the group has grown its leadership team with the addition of Ethan Lang and Abe Diaz , launched a Viz-For-Vets Data Initiative with more than 5 projects, and met 17 times, mostly virtually. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

Advocacy 98

Advocacy Group Demographics Project 98

Tableau

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since its founding, the group has grown its leadership team with the addition of Ethan Lang and Abe Diaz , launched a Viz-For-Vets Data Initiative with more than 5 projects, and met 17 times, mostly virtually. The Viz or Vets Data Initiative , which the group manages, engages the community in telling these stories through data projects. “We

Advocacy 98

Advocacy Group Demographics Project 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2011

This third and final post shares some insights from the planning sessions for E-Mediat project, a networked approach to capacity building for NGOs in Social Media in the Middle East. (For I got to introduce myself and my role in the project, but the most valuable part of the meeting was briefing on social media and activism.

Social Media 95

Social Media Active Activities Activism 95

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

When you step in the door, you come prepackaged with skills you can share. Suzy : Collaboration is the best skill someone can have. Seeing Millennials with those skills is great. But finding a mentor and a champion, we were able to make things happen. Is it a better project, a better work place, recruiting talent?

Discussion 211

Discussion Generation Donor Structure 211

Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

The summer internship is an opportunity for students to get a glimpse into the world of digital technology, learn from our experts, and apply their experience to a variety of exciting projects. They not only bring an extra set of hands and skill sets to our staff, but they also bring fresh perspectives and ideas. Building a Network.

San Diego 87

San Diego International University Skills 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

The project, which combined peer learning and mentoring together with an online “ Emerging Leaders Playbook, ” offered a new and entirely virtual approach to leadership development. It isn’t enough to read an article about a leadership skill, it is also important to practice it as part of doing your work.

Professional 93

Professional Develop Nonprofit Leadership 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Leadership skills are only just about our inner-selves, it is also how we relate to other people and manage those relationships, especially in the workplace. Volunteer on a project together. Special projects that are professionally fulfilling and interesting. Mentoring program and cross training. Promote from within.

Culture 126

Culture Active Activities Activism 126