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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

Despite ample research indicating that many volunteers prefer short-term project work versus long-term committee or board positions, too many organizations still use under an older mental operating software about individual motivation and loyalty. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: 10 Tips for Engaging A Volunteer.

Idea Architects

These pieces of work can then be developed into the various components of a comprehensive volunteer structure: work groups or project teams, solo assignments, advisory boards; task forces or committees; etc. Most volunteer involvement brochures and forms solicit interest in committees or task forces. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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

Idea Architects

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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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

Idea Architects

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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

We’ve been telling prospective volunteers about available leadership committees and positions and then asking if they are interested. Instead of pushing the standard list of committees, councils, and task forces, let’s first focus on learning about each and every member and then offering a customized invitation to engage.

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

Idea Architects

A planning committee discusses results and develops a plan. Review next steps with particular attention to timeframes, accountability, ans communications. The answer to that question needs to reflect a coordinated communication approach, not individual session participants preferences. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated. Tracy Tompkins , group publisher for Naylor LLC , said she’s surprised by the number of associations that make decisions about member communications from the “confines of their staff or board room.” What surprised us most in 2013?