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Ethos Capital Offers Concessions In Effort to Ease Concerns About Proposed.Org Sale

Associations Now

On February 21, Ethos Capital—the private equity firm seeking to buy the rights to operate the.org domain registry—offered a set of legally binding concessions to.org registrants concerned about the proposed sale. Since 2003,org has been run by a nonprofit corporation called Public Interest Registry.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: When the Professional is Also.

Idea Architects

A couple of weeks ago, my Twitter feed was filled with Tweets from friends and colleagues talking about workshop proposals they had submitted for the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." One focuses on the proposal; one focuses on the personal.

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

Idea Architects

The telephone call or Request for Proposals are always so similar. 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. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Facilitation Friday #15: Tools for.

Idea Architects

Facilitators can use simple process tools to help make individuals views public and to facilitate a more thorough examination of their implications. Six Thinking Hats: Many facilitators find using Edward deBonos Six Thinking Hats to be a useful tool when participants have a specific idea or proposal to evaluate. Oct 2003 (1).

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FCC to Wireless Group: Unlock Phones Voluntarily, or Else

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Wheeler explains that the notification process is the sticking point between the FCC and CTIA, but believes without this aspect, the program would be a “hollow shell.” ” “Enough time has passed, and it is now time for the industry to act voluntarily or for the FCC to regulate,” Wheeler writes.

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Executive Connections: Why This Is the Right Name

Executive Connections

  The very first sentence of SLA's Competencies for Information Professionals in the 21st Century --last revised in 2003--reads: An Information Professional ("IP") strategically uses information in his/her job to advance the mission of the organization. .  Why?    Because it is true--and it is not new. 

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When Members Vote on Dues

Associations Now

Scott Woodhead, CAE, director of member relations, says the association puts its proposed dues increases to a member vote every two years. But GCSAA has streamlined the process to the point of being routine. That proposal, however, was never put to a vote. If approved, the dues increase takes effect starting May 1.