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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Cost of Not Being You

Idea Architects

He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. The Cost of Not Being You. "We When we stand out from the crowd, when we do not conform to others expectations, we often have to pay a cost. Id suggest that when we choose to do the opposite the cost may even be greater. "If Dec 2002 (6).

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Mission driven: CAI’s Tom Skiba reflects on 20 years of leadership

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With common interest communities experiencing steady growth both domestically and worldwide, CAI had to maintain pace with the rapidly evolving needs of its present and future members. It was in this changing landscape that Tom Skiba, CAE, became CAI’s chief executive officer in 2002.

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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit. We’re likely all feeling the pressures of time, competition, money and technology.

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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

Idea Architects

He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. With many companies and nonprofits offering some degree of value under a freemium model , potential members and customers may only be more likely to invest in the cost of membership only after becoming involved in some of the benefits of joining organization.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Making Sponsorship Special Again

Idea Architects

He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. podium in a Powerpoint presentation that no one in the audience is. reduced cost courtesy of others’ doing the underwriting. need to pass on more of the real cost and finding members and customers. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. If youre interested in trying this approach, two free or low-cost online software options are IdeaScale and Skild. 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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Facilitation Friday #9: Build Capacity to Accomplish More

Idea Architects

He also teaches presentation design and facilitation to subject matter experts. Facilitators see structure as a means to an end not as the end itself or a turf to be protected at all costs. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).