Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 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). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Try creating roles in which volunteers can connect more members to your organization, like a moderator or ambassador. The innovative Nimble Communities allows ACerS to adopt member engagement strategies like establishing online community volunteer opportunities and allowing member volunteers to adopt the roles of Moderator or Super Members.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Many traditional roles are evolving, and staff members need to expand their skillsets to keep up with the new demands. Without the right skills in place, associations risk falling behind competitors that have embraced new technologies and trained their teams accordingly. Leverage automation to streamline member communication.

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Gyrus

JANUARY 3, 2025

When employees see that their employer values their growth and provides opportunities for learning, they are more likely to feel engaged and satisfied with their roles. Continuous learning allows employees to familiarize themselves with these technologies and understand how to leverage them effectively in their roles.

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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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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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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. But CEOs who head exceptional teams reject an egocentric attitude. They understand that when you commit to making your team successful, they will live up to your expectations. What chemistry creates an exceptional team? Others take their cues from your behavior.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Each time you consider adding to your team, it’s a choice that has a critical impact on your organization’s future. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Don’t Rush We all make hiring mistakes.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Be a good role model 46. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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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

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

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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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Sales operations refers to the unit, role, activities and processes within a sales organization that support, enable, and drive front line sales teams to sell better, faster, and more efficiently. Sales ops originally functioned as a small team of number crunchers who executed financial analyses, reporting, and sales forecasting.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Be a good role model 46. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Role of LMS in Onboarding New Employees GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Employee onboarding is a process of welcoming new employees into the organization. Let’s understand more about the onboarding process and the role of the Learning Management System (LMS). This helps employees retain knowledge and leads to performance improvement.

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Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Role of LMS in Onboarding New Employees GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Employee onboarding is a process of welcoming new employees into the organization. Let’s understand more about the onboarding process and the role of the Learning Management System (LMS). This helps employees retain knowledge and leads to performance improvement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Be a good role model 46. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Create your implementation t eam It’s crucial to consider who will be on your AMS implementation team. Determine which stages of the software adoption they will be working, and overcommunicate on your expectations for how your team will lead during this time. This will help your team set realistic expectations for the implementation.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

First, we helped the teams redesign and refocus their work plans. Yet, the post-initiative surveys and the first-hand accounts reported during year-end convenings, we have been delightfully impressed by all that the participating teams have achieved. Engage a mentor or an accountability partner to meet and share progress regularly.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Ambassadors can play a big role in increasing visibility and revenue. Create a mentor program. . With enthusiastic ambassadors, your onboarding process will run smoothly and your new team members will be ready to represent your nonprofit in no time! Create a mentor program. . Plan an onboarding event. .

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities. One of these is an LMS, which has become commonplace in education.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities. One of these is an LMS, which has become commonplace in education.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

Role of LMS in creating a learning culture Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems INTRODUCTION In order to create a learning environment that creates engagement and offers the opportunity for sustainable development, it is necessary to have a variety of engaging tools and activities.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2011

I’m the lead for Zoetica for this project where my role is to deliver training, advise on the curriculum and coaching methods, model transparency, and serve as a sort of meta network weaver. Build the capacity of these NGOs and CSOs to use new media effectively through mentoring and coaching.

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2023

Training Sales Teams for Success: Effective Strategies for Revenue Growth GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training sales teams is a vital component for driving revenue and staying ahead of the competition. Today, we will explore how to train the sales team and the revenue-boosting techniques for the same.

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2023

Training Sales Teams for Success: Effective Strategies for Revenue Growth GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Training sales teams is a vital component for driving revenue and staying ahead of the competition. Today, we will explore how to train the sales team and the revenue-boosting techniques for the same.

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Gyrus

JUNE 9, 2023

Training Sales Teams for Success: Effective Strategies for Revenue Growth Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Training sales teams is a vital component for driving revenue and staying ahead of the competition. It must provide them with valuable insights, knowledge, and skills to excel in their roles.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2011

Constantly challenge your team to do better 11. Teach something new to your team 24. Show respect for all team members 25. Learn the names of your team members even if your team numbers in the hundreds 33. Be a good role model 46. Support mentoring - both informal and formal mentoring 62.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

She delivers for her colleagues and for the mission-driven organizations who depend on us to do meaningful, impactful work while serving as a role model, mentor, guide, and coach for our teams at Forum One. Molly’s leadership has been critical to Forum One’s success. Jeff Traynor , Forum One’s Chief Operating Officer.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2014

The outpouring of fond remembrances from the nonprofit community is a testament to the special person he was to so many people: Jim Lynch, GreenTech Program Director at TechSoup, says of his friend and colleague: "We worked together at TechSoup, and I regard him as one of my mentors. He was our social media manager.

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sgEngage

JUNE 17, 2024

Creating a Culture of Well-Being in Education Recently, our team at Blackbaud partnered with digital wellness and leadership coach Meico Marquette Whitlock to create this toolkit that outlines how to cultivate a culture of well-being in an organization. So, why do they feel the grass is greener in another role?

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NTEN

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Time to mentor emerging storytellers. If you're the one pushing for creation of a blog, you're already its champion — and you must stay committed to that role and responsibility. In my role as writer and content strategist for Pictographers, I'm currently working with the Cooley's Anemia Foundation.

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NTEN

JUNE 25, 2014

Andrea Post is NTEN''s newest team member. The longer version of the story is that in a previous role, I was a part of a grantmakers'' group that was talking about funding NTEN back in the very early days. So we went back to the drawing board to develop a mobile platform that could provide them with a tether to a mentor.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Employers should be thinking about the big picture when they’re putting a team together. All teams have people with different skill sets that are better suited to different roles, and neurodiverse candidates are no different.

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