Idea Architects

JANUARY 9, 2012

a simpler way, the wonderful book co-authored by Margaret Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers, continues to guide my thinking about organizations. Discarding a mechanistic perspective means embracing some alternative beliefs about people and organizations. Living systems are self-organizing. Monday, January 09, 2012.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 17, 2012

The time has come for any organization using volunteers to pre-qualify them with self-guided virtual tutorials they can take to amass the basic information required for effective involvement. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 19, 2011

To help contribute to the success of a team, project, or organization, individuals must possess a clear understanding of their specific roles and how their efforts connect with others efforts, as well as contribute to the overall results. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 4, 2012

Without looking at the poster on the wall or the wallet card you are probably carrying, what’s the mission and vision of your organization or company? Are you passionate about the mission/purpose of your organization and the work you do? Mission, Vision, Values: Catalysts for Action. This model holds valuable lessons.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 6, 2012

What other opportunities would you find refreshing if offered by one of your community or professional organizations? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). How refreshing. Jeffrey Cufaude. Email This BlogThis!

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Idea Architects

JULY 11, 2012

Designers also like to organize books on shelves by color which seems totally wrong to me, but I get their intention. Guess I need to shut up about that designer book organizing. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

JULY 15, 2012

Too many organizations delegate observation and field research to a very small subset of individuals as opposed to engaging a wider cross-section of those who will actually be creating the improved or new product or service. This powerful IDEO mantra shared by most innovative organizations exemplifies the deep bias for action.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Smart individuals and organizations disrupt their own routines before others determine they have devolved into a rut. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). We know what to expect and we plan accordingly.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

—Roger Schank, Tell Me A Story What’s interesting about your organization’s story? What might your members or customers find most interesting, but it isnt yet a part of your organizations story? ” —Tristine Rainer, Your Life As a Story • Which stories have the power of myth in your organization?

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Idea Architects

APRIL 29, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 18, 2012

Amazingly, very few associations or other nonprofit organizations do that. In fact, many if not most know next to nothing about the talents, interests, and experiences of their members and how those might connect to volunteer opportunities within their organization. What type of contribution would you like to make?

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Idea Architects

MARCH 11, 2012

The autonomy granted to chapters to foster innovation at the local level yield some components disconnected from the (inter)national organization and the direction of the profession or industry? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 20, 2012

Im increasingly convinced that what plagues many individuals and organizations is not an Attention Deficit Disorder. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Instead of being afflicted with A.D.D., Dec 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 23, 2012

Organizations too often arent a part of those moments. Leadership Residencies: contributing compelling content across multiple platforms and events (face-to-face, “flipped” webinars, blog posts and comment engagement) to help deepen an organization’s capacity around a specific leadership issue or question.

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Idea Architects

MAY 7, 2012

The Systems Thinker , September 2003. “To live with courage in any work or in any organization, we must know intimately the part of us that does not give a damn about the organization or the work. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 24, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 11, 2012

While Tulgan and Peters are both talking about paid staff in the new economy, associations and other organizations would be wise to note the relevance of their thinking for recruiting, developing, and rewarding volunteers. When competing for volunteer time and talent, organizations need to have compelling value propositions to offer.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 16, 2012

I am a huge believer in the value of record-keeping in volunteer organizations and regularly preach the power of checklists as a vital tool in project management (you have read The Checklist Manifesto , right?). Remember that culture embodies everything people have learned they need to do in order to be successful in the organization.

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Idea Architects

MAY 21, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. What knowledge or expertise could help us make the best decision, who has that knowledge (both inside and outside the group involved in the discussions and the organization itself), and how can we access their potential contributions?

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I think we need to reframe the way many organizations currently view volunteers. In short, we would organize the enterprise for 100% volunteering. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Would we achieve it?

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 1, 2012

Here are two invaluable resources for doing that: Springwise , an organization spotlighting information gleaned by a network of more than 15,000 "spotters" from around the world. It offers a daily or weekly newsletter as well as a database of ideas, trends, and innovations organized into more than 20 industry categories. Oct 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Organize your registration area not alphabetically, but by local affiliates, states, or some other demographic that makes standing in line a potential networking opportunity. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Each year, almost 2,000 training and learning professionals gather in Orlando, Florida, for the annual Masie Center Conference, hosted by "futurist, analyst, researcher, and organizer" Elliott Masie. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 11, 2012

Most organizations can probably identify a handful (say 6-12) of what I call perma questions. Once youve finalized your organizations list of perma questions, you should (1) incorporate them into regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, etc., (2) Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Depending on where you reside in an organization or community, the culture and climate varies. Every organization (or workshop or conference) has normative behavior in its culture: this is the way we do things around here. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 30, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 6, 2012

Ill be doing several public offerings of this program and will announce those dates and locations in the near future, but Im currently accepting a limited number of requests to customize this content and present the program for individual organizations. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 4, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

MAY 30, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 16, 2012

But maybe we can still vote with our feet and organize our own education in such a "big statement" kind of way that the organizers might turn around and say, "Where is everybody?" Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MAY 8, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

The more our organizations successfully facilitate a professional home for people, a place where they build community and connections with colleagues, and dare I say it, lifelong friendships, the more the professional becomes personal. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Idea Architects

MAY 14, 2012

“An organization should, by definition, function organically. It should function as a community rather than a hierarchy and offer autonomy to its members, along with tests, opportunities, and rewards, because ultimately an organization is merely the means, not the end.” Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).

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Idea Architects

APRIL 27, 2012

Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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