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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Instead of Training, Try Talking

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The proposed work involves having a consultant do individual interviews and offer recommendations, lead some training on interpersonal communication, and maybe provide some ongoing process consultation. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2).

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

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And because the volunteers currently in leadership positions have to manage the existing programs, communications, and other efforts, they struggle to also reinvent their officer structure and put new systems in place to manage a larger network of help. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: Time for.

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As Harvard economist Ed Glaeser notes, "Communications technology and face-to-face interactions are complements like salt and pepper rather than substitutes like butter and margarine.” Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: The Whole.

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Sometimes its a matter of different communication styles (think Myers-Briggs or DiSC); sometimes it is assuming people connect the dots on their own more than might be the case. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2). Apr 2007 (7).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Facilitation Friday #17: Reminders.

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Communicate with participants: socialization and orientation to session. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5). Jul 2007 (5). Jun 2007 (2). Apr 2007 (7). Mar 2007 (8). Feb 2007 (4). Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: To Earn More Trust, Be More.

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Frequency, timeliness, and forthrightness of communication: Do you freely share information with others and operate in the spirit of transparency or do you selectively disclose what you know, brokering information as a source of power and control? Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: When the Professional is Also.

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But it also means our organizations must thoughtfully manage those moments when members of the community are told no because of budget restrictions, a competitive program proposal process, or limited slots on certain committees for task forces. Dec 2007 (2). Nov 2007 (5). Oct 2007 (7). Sep 2007 (5). Aug 2007 (5).