Are we witnessing a digital revolution? Or digital evolution?
Can we simply adapt and apply old skills to new contexts? Or do we need to learn new ways of thinking, doing and being?
One thing is certain. Our nonprofit institutions are dynamic, complex systems embedded within an even more dynamic, complex übersystem: human society.
The Traditional Nonprofit Conference Scenario
Consider the following typical conference scenario:
After registering for a conference and paying a fee, Sue travels to the headq...
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Business networking before social media was tough work.
You typically ended up with a stack of business cards in hand, with the challenge of determining your next best actions – who to follow up with and how.
Soon after getting back to your office the phone rings and you are off the hook. You settle back into your comfort zone of taking care of day-to-day matters.
And you feel good about it because you can now rationalize your actions.
LinkedIn can be another form of rationalization. You make connections and ...
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What ever happened to an old-fashioned phone call? Even in the workplace, email is slowly replacing the phone. More professionals favor email over the phone in the workplace and this number continues to increase as more millennial enter the workforce. Currently, email is the dominant form of communication in the workplace but according to an article by Thom Rainer, millenial may also change this too. If email has already become the main form of communication, social media or texting may be the next main form of com...
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Attending conferences is expensive and time consuming. Get the most out of your conference experience by having a plan. Below are some techniques to get the most out of your conference investment:
1. Network, Network, Network
A keynote speaker at a women's conference recently suggested that over 70% of people are introverts. Interacting with others is a very extroverted act. It will require stepping outside of your comfort zone, but it's worth it. The contacts, learning, interaction will boost your...
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"Don't try to win over the haters, you are not the jackass whisperer"
Quote captured by @MikeTibbles by @BreneBrown
A few years back I was on the receiving end of a rant from a representative of a foam plastic manufacturing company who was upset I had been encouraging exhibitors to discontinue use of their product in displays and shipping materials. The event was for one of my first major clients. The complainant was one of their tradeshow exhibit sponsors.
I attempted to remain calm. I let her bl...
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Summary from the
Engage365 Water Cooler Chat
March 21, 2011
Complete Transcript
Topic: Innovation in trade shows. Takeaways from Exhibitor 2011
Gas prices can continue to rise, hybrid events can continue to grow, and budgets can continue to tighten, but the reality of it is… Organizations are still going to attend their "annual ritual" (the social event of the season, if you will)… Trade shows (@jeffkohan).
Three Reasons Why Trade Shows are still Innovative:
It’s a great o...
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