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How to score your meetings

Kelly Hall and Bob Harris Association Management

Nonprofit organizations have an abundance of meetings. Do you evaluate if they are effective and necessary? The Longview Chamber of Commerce believes in continuous improvement. Recently, it applied a concept from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to enhance meetings. EOS is applicable to every nonprofit organization looking to make improvements. The system identifies six components in an organization: vision-mission, performance data, processes, people, issues, and traction or strategy.

Passwordless security: Why cybersecurity just got a lot better

Brian Wallace Science & Technology

Since the beginning of coronavirus lockdowns in 2020, 62% of Americans have begun working from home. This has been a positive change in many ways, with the majority of employees preferring remote work and the majority of employers saying they plan to continue remote work indefinitely. However, 49% of workers went remote for the first time and only 20% received any tips on cybersecurity from their employers. Cybersecurity is a critical issue that needs a fast resolution to keep businesses from losing data and money, among other things. Passwordless security replaces passwords completely with cryptography and biometrics.

Pandemic-created challenges become corporate responsibility opportunities

Peggy Smedley Distribution & Warehousing

Uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has plagued businesses around the globe — particularly those in the supply chain community — accentuating weaknesses never seen before. However, if considered from a different perspective, it has given rise to opportunities for these same companies to shine like beacons in the night. When the pandemic first hit, supply chains were disrupted — so much so that an everyday consumer quickly understood what the supply chain was and how it might impact being able to access goods in a timely manner.

Infographic: How to set work boundaries to avoid burnout

Pia De Los Reyes Mental Healthcare

With remote work being the new professional normal, it can be especially challenging to stay productive and separate job stress from our personal lives. When stress is high and maintained over a period of time, it can lead to burnout or a type of work-related stress that can have a myriad of negative effects on your health and productivity. Those experiencing burnout can suffer from fatigue and mental exhaustion, and it can also lower work performance and cause job dissatisfaction. Over time, burnout can increase your vulnerability to disease and even potentially cost you lost income because of unpaid sick leave or a missed promotion.

How to build an app your clients will love

Rayanne Morriss Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Many consumers are glued to their mobile gadgets, so creating an application is a smart business step. With over 3 million mobile apps available, you have to ensure that yours stands apart from the competition if you want to make good profits. Therefore, finding the right way to create an app that sells requires a strategy. Consider these tips when developing an application that meets your company's needs.

With succession planning, avoid the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ syndrome

Donald F. White Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Do you remember Alice, the little girl who fell down a rabbit hole and ended up in Wonderland? As Alice wandered about Wonderland, she came upon a Cheshire Cat with a distinctive, mischievous grin. Too many people are on their way to somewhere, with little to no idea what or where somewhere is. They assure themselves that someday they’ll know what and where somewhere is because, well, aren’t they on their way there? Sadly, when it comes to business continuity and succession planning, most business owners are like Alice — on their way to somewhere, yet with little to no idea what or where somewhere is.

The power of success: How to cheerlead instead of compete — and win more

Jeffrey A. Martinovich Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Much of the world today seems to indulge in schadenfreude — taking pleasure from others’ misfortunes. But if we train ourselves to focus on cheering for others’ successes instead, we also create much more success for ourselves. We need to fundamentally understand that when other people have success, it’s a good thing for everyone. It is not a poor reflection on us. It does not highlight our lack of achievement. Rather, it creates an environment of success for us all.

How does the shift to remote work affect marketing agencies?

Jaron Soh Marketing

The pandemic and its resultant lockdowns have shown us that workers can be just as productive and effective when working from home. Consequently, companies across the globe will inevitably introduce work-from-home policies in the coming months. Marketing agencies, too, are reaping the benefits of working remotely. Since most marketing activities are now done digitally, they can also be done independently outside of a conventional workspace. In this article, we will analyze the pros and cons of the shift to remote work and how it might benefit or cause detriment to marketing agencies.

Make sure your organization produces easily navigable reports

Robert C. Harris Association Management

The waiter handed me a menu, asking, "Is this your first-time dining with us?" Yes. He said the menu is "easily navigable" with food on one side and an exhaustive wine list sorted by country, color, bubbles, and portions on the back. He returned and asked if I made a choice. To be honest, I found the menu confusing. I didn’t know where to start and didn’t have time to read both sides. Volunteers are provided a host of reports. They have confessed that they receive the reports on their smartphones. Find ways to improve open rates and understanding. Ask your team if they feel everything is easily navigable or if communications can be enhanced.

What’s the BIG Idea? Episode 3: Jasmine Ahmed on organizational transformation

Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

In this episode of “What’s the BIG Idea?” we visit with Jasmine Ahmed, Senior Vice President of Global Finance Transformation for NewsCorp. NewsCorp’s media empire spans the globe with trusted brands such as The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Barron’s, News Australia, and Dow Jones.

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