Recent Articles
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One for all and all for one
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationWhat is community? What is your community? Do you have only one? In a recent faculty meeting during which professors examined the successes we had and challenges we encountered teaching a lesson in which community was an incorporated, but not principal theme, some faculty noted that their students had trouble grasping the concept of community.
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How to measure the board’s performance
Robert C. Harris Association Management"If you can't measure it, you can't improve it," said Peter Drucker, author and management consultant. The concept applies to associations, too. Volunteer leaders on the board may not think of the association as a business. They probably know the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) in successful organizations but don't give them much thought in a nonprofit. Nearly everything in an association can be measured. Directors and staff should discuss and agree on what they want to monitor and then identify the KPIs.
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‘Attractive’ enough to stay? Looking at similarity-attraction…
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAirbnb is the dominant provider for room-sharing services. The company is now turning itself into a full-service travel enterprise. With the debut of two new brands, Airbnb Plus and Beyond by Airbnb, its room-sharing services are expected to appeal to even more travelers. For many, it is a "cool thing" to stay in an Airbnb. Well…only if you don't get turned down or kicked out by a host. That doesn't sound cool at all, does it?
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7 details to consider as you wrap up Easter plans
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWith Easter coming up in about two weeks, you’re probably deep into finalizing plans for Easter services. The activities at churches across the country vary from traditional services to massive outreaches and Easter productions. Whatever your church leadership decides to do, there are several details that are easy to overlook amidst the chaos of Easter planning. Here are seven things you may want to consider as you put the finishing touches on your Easter plans.
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San Francisco International gets that sinking feeling
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAn expensive time bomb is ticking in the San Francisco Bay area following the publication of a new study that has found large parts of the region to be sinking at an alarming rate. The threat also covers the reclaimed land which is home to San Francisco International (SFO) and much of its infrastructure. Scientists at NASA’s Sea Level Change planning team and at Arizona State University’s School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) published the findings on March 7 in the Science Advances journal.
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America’s top 10 religious attractions
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureThroughout the United States, travelers will find landmarks associated with the nation's religious heritage. Given, however, that the U.S. is a country still in its relative youth, it may not enjoy the reputation of such grand religious landmarks as Jerusalem, the ornate cathedrals of Europe or the glittering temples of Asia. Nonetheless, there are quite a number of noteworthy edifices of special interest to the faith traveler or those simply seeking inspiration.
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Self-promotion tips for introverts
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementSocial media, email and chat services provide fantastic opportunities for us nonsocial butterflies to interact with more people in a less uncomfortable way. Yet no matter how much technology affords us the ability to indulge our introversion, professional self-promotion can be supremely helpful for any career. Here are a few self-promotion tips for introverts.
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A Moccaschwarz Porsche 924 rekindles the flame
Pablo Deferrari Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe fire that raged for 924s was reduced to an ember. This happens with nearly everything I obsess about. It’s possible that knowing everything about a particular subject leaves nothing to the imagination. This becomes a problem because the next step in an obsession is possession and that can be ruined psychologically. When all is revealed, the fascination dissolves. A 1980 Porsche 924 dressed in Moccaschwarz was the puff that ember begged for.
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Coach-parent relationships hinge on communication, empathy
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessClashes between parents and their children’s coaches might be publicized or dramatic, but they’re not the norm. The two sides have found ways to work together to benefit the athletes and the sports programs. For parents, the bottom line should be support. Coaches can help in that regard by being clear about ways that parents can provide that. The previous article in this series detailed some ways that conflicts between parents and coaches can escalate and damage the relationship, and weigh heavily on the student-athletes.
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To strengthen IEPs, stop blaming, start solving
Howard Margolis EducationWhen parents, students and school personnel disagree about the specifics of individualized education programs (IEPs), they often fall into the trap of angrily blaming one another. Bitterly, parents may accuse teachers, IEP team members and school administrators of not caring a wit about their child, caring only about dollars. School personnel may respond in kind, scornfully staring, rushing through proposed IEPs and presenting them with little if any further discussion, on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. Though all parties think they're right, they're usually wrong.