Recent Articles
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The biggest mistake any nonprofit should avoid in 2016
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementA Harvard Business article lists the 17 fundamental traits of organizational effectiveness. The first and most poignant one is that "everyone [in your organization] has a good idea of the decisions and actions for which he or she is responsible." It seems pretty basic, right? Do you have a "good idea" of the decision and actions each person in your organization is responsible for, including the board of directors? If not, the strategic road map for the organization is lacking.
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From comfort zone to common sense: The truth behind client-supplier relationships
Nathalie Rachline Science & TechnologyIn the world of IT, two entities face each other: the client and the supplier. And to push matters one step further, the client (generally the CIO or a management structure in the IT department) has to handle its internal clients, the business units and the users. Similarly, the supplier (generally a delivery manager) has to handle its internal management, which requires financial performance on the contract, whatever it may be.
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Performance metrics that matter in major gifts
Craig Shelley Association ManagementFundraisers, and particularly major gift fundraisers, do the impossible every day. I recently tried to describe to my 6-year-old son what I did for a living, and the best I could come up with was, "I convince people to give their money away to help people they don't know and in most cases will never meet."
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Metals Thoughts: The market waits
Brad Yates Natural ResourcesWith two days until the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) answers the "will they or won't they" question, metals markets have gone quiet. According to Bloomberg, yesterday's aggregate trading volume was the lowest since Dec. 31, largely due to Rosh Hashanah, COMEX Metals Week, FOMC jitters and, of course, fashion week.
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Foodies, rejoice! These American food trails have what you crave
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureA recent study by the World Food Travel Association revealed that nearly 40 million leisure travelers per year journey expressly to experience the pleasure of dining out — and another 35 million consider themselves opportunistic culinary travelers. While wine trails have been around for decades, food trails are now popping up across the country, serving to satisfy the tastes of the burgeoning numbers of folks who travel to eat. So please join me on a delicious chase for the best of the best in regional eats.
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Texas high school boasts new approach to injury prevention
Shawn Smajstrla Sports & FitnessInjuries have always been an unfortunate aspect of sports, and the prevalence of those injuries has gone up in recent years. From ACL tears to high-ankle sprains, microfracture procedures to Tommy John surgeries, avoiding injury is always a major concern for coaches. They implement training programs and practices to condition their athletes for the rigors of the sport. Coaches teach the fundamentals of the game to help prevent injury whenever possible.
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Think inside the box to optimize performance
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPerformance management is all about helping people achieve their potential. Regardless of their function, all employees in your organization can be placed into the BARP-COTT Box. First, let's take a closer look at the box, and what each portion means. Then, we'll figure out some strategies for dealing with employees in each quadrant.
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E-health and the battle against heart disease
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 26.6 million adults (11.3 percent) have been diagnosed with heart disease, which kills more than 600,000 people each year. The number of people who go to the hospital for heart disease every year is about 3.7 million. On average, these people stay in the hospital for 4.6 days. And a whopping 12.4 million people make heart disease-related visits to their physicians every year.
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The real key to effective digital marketing? It’s all about the data
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingIs your business marketing on Instagram orbuying digital ads on Pinterest and seeing minimal results? If so, you're probably scratching your head and asking, "Why?" Specific strategies aren't going to work for you until you step back and look at the big picture.
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California Missions Trail traces Golden State’s history and growth
Judy Connors Recreation & LeisureWhen we imagine California, we think sunshine, celebrity and surf. Major metropolises like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are top visitors spots when traveling to the Golden State, and the excitement and energy of these cities is palpable with the glitz and glamour associated with our 31st state.