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The Wooden Hanger Theory of Productivity and Satisfaction

Idea Architects

The Wooden Hanger Theory of Productivity and Satisfaction. $50 That visual mayhem gradually takes its toll on our productivity and satisfaction. the first change you want to make to enhance your personal and productivity may be a much simpler one. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4).

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity. In this edition, explore tools for environmental scanning and trend watching, examples of game dynamics being applied by real-world companies and associations, and a handy tool for tracking and maintaining personal productivity. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3).

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

NXUnite

Nexus Marketing is the only digital marketing agency specializing in social good professionals and how they find the products, people, and services they need. Since its inception in 2004, this impact investor has raised $24 billion to invest in a better tomorrow. TPG Rise Climate is their dedicated climate impact investing product.

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Leading with Reflection: New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofit Professionals

Beth Kanter

Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. In 2023, I continued to present keynotes, deliver practical workshops using generative AI for nonprofit productivity, and write articles. Writing : I’ve been writing Beth’s blog since 2004. That is twenty years!

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The Cognitive Surplus: Tapping into Your Members' Knowledge

Higher Logic

There is a widening gap within humanity right now, between very few people doing a lot of interesting, productive and innovative stuff, and many people doing absolutely nothing. We can’t simply ask everyone to start doing incredibly productive tasks all at once—a heralded concept of productivity and volunteerism is start small, ask small.

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New Year’s Rituals for Nonprofits To Improve Resilience in 2021

Beth Kanter

Many successful nonprofit professionals use rituals, either for personal productivity or team productivity. Writing and Blogging: I’ve been writing Beth’s blog since 2004. When I look back on 2020, it was awful due to COVID, but yet I still managed to be productive at work and keep moving ahead.

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Leadership Limerick: Innovation Requires Many Contributions

Idea Architects

When it comes to innovation, too many people think of the lone genius who invents some breakthrough product, instead of a diverse team with each member contributing different perspectives and roles to create new value. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2).