Remove 2002 Remove Committee Remove Communications Remove Ohio
article thumbnail

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. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

article thumbnail

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? 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

article thumbnail

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. Jeffrey Cufaude. Blog Archive.

Tips 60
article thumbnail

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. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

article thumbnail

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.