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Lunchtime Links: Don’t Get Stung by Bad Data

Associations Now

” Most of these decisions will be informed by data that organizations collect about their members and donors—who are these people, where do they live, and how do they spend their time? Nonprofits can waste thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars sending communications to obsolete email and home addresses.

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Associations Mixed on Agency’s Driver Distraction Guidelines

Associations Now

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued voluntary guidelines for drivers to minimize in-vehicle distractions from communication, entertainment, and electronic devices. “Distracted driving is a deadly epidemic that has devastating consequences on our nation’s roadways,” said U.S. .”

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Why The Structure You're Staffing is Stifling Progress

Idea Architects

Speaking at a leadership conference for volunteers this weekend, I was reminded why some organizations struggle to get volunteers. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Monday, June 11, 2012. Let that someone be you.

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

Idea Architects

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. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. When I don’t yet understand my part. Blog Archive.

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

Idea Architects

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. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. It all seems to make sense as the right approach. Except many times its not. Blog Archive.

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

Idea Architects

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.” 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations.

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

Idea Architects

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. To me "My proposal didnt get accepted" is very different than "I got rejected." Jeffrey Cufaude.