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

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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.” 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference. Blog Archive.

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

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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. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. It all seems to make sense as the right approach.

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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. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: The Whole.

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Sometimes its a matter of different communication styles (think Myers-Briggs or DiSC); sometimes it is assuming people connect the dots on their own more than might be the case. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference. Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Facilitation Friday #17: Reminders.

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Communicate with participants: socialization and orientation to session. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Conduct background research and preparation. Gather data: participants, stakeholders, internal and external sources. Design agenda with activity options for each segment.

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

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Frequency, timeliness, and forthrightness of communication: Do you freely share information with others and operate in the spirit of transparency or do you selectively disclose what you know, brokering information as a source of power and control? 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.

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

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But it also means our organizations must thoughtfully manage those moments when members of the community are told no because of budget restrictions, a competitive program proposal process, or limited slots on certain committees for task forces. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.