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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets.

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Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event

Association Adviser

Text polling could be one such technology that makes sense for helping you grow engagement at your events. Associations have an opportunity to take their events to the next level by enabling the use of text polling technology for presenters and audience members. Results are announced at the session. Conclusion.

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

Idea Architects

Any virtual event might also benefit from an in-person option, and any face-to-face meeting should explore how to incorporate virtual participation. 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.”

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

Idea Architects

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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

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

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

Idea Architects

Many people think of event prep in terms of before, during, and after. Communicate with participants: socialization and orientation to session. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Its not just for Santa. Mar 2003 (1).

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Moderating Discussions in the Modern World

Association Adviser

One of the obvious advantages of online communication is the ability to get multiple perspectives on a topic and voice your opinion from time to time. In addition to traditional trade shows and conferences, appointment-setting events have become a popular choice for busy professionals. Dana Plotke, Naylor. Face-to-face. Conclusion.