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

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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. The best way to learn how to do that is to be asked to do so. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (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 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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MemCom Awards – could you be a winner?

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To help inspire your entry Olivia Chute from Chaz Brooks Communications , a PR agency has agreed to kindly shares their 5 tops tips for industry award entry. You will also be more likely to get feedback from them as to how to do better the next time – if you’re not successful. About Chazbrooks Communications (CBC) – [link].

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

Idea Architects

Competence to get the job done: Do you demonstrate through your actions that you know what you are talking about and know how to produce the desired results? Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3).

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Facilitation Friday #25: Five Keys to Strategy Discussions

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Review next steps with particular attention to timeframes, accountability, ans communications. But youd be surprised how many strategy discussions allow insufficient time to appropriately document the actions to be taken, who will be taking them, and the timeframes in which they will unfold. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).