How do you engage participants in an online meeting who are not paying attention?
Author Archives: Dave Edwards
“The Vision Driven Leader"
“…practical advice on how to develop a vision that will move you and your organization forward.”
How Safe Are Your Reporters?
We see reports of reporters being shouted at and attacked. Should we be thinking about the safety of our journalists? One University has embarked on a training program.
Fundraising During A Pandemic
We are going through an incredible period of disruption. But we will get through it. Yet, we will all need to adapt. We’ve started by “social distancing” and having our employees work from home. But more changes will need to be made. For example, every nonprofit and public media organization is going have to dealContinue reading “Fundraising During A Pandemic”
Tips For Managing A Staff That Works Remotely
The phenomena of remote workers are neither new or unusual. An emergency like Covid 19 is an excellent opportunity to see how it might work for your organization on a more permanent basis.
Leadership In Times Of A Pandemic
The chances are good that you and your team have developed the basic plans for how your organization moves forward should cases be diagnosed in your community or even in your workplace. Now it is time for you to show your leadership.
Too Sick To Work?
Is your organization planning for the spread of the Coronavirus? Do you have a policy or practice that states when an employee is too sick to come to work?
Successful Grant Writing With Limited Resources
The ‘golden years’ of public media stations quickly grabbing six-figure grants from government and community foundations may be over, but there is still money available to support public media organizations. The problem is that few stations have a staff person focused on researching and writing grants. Plus, all grants should support specific projects. It doesn’tContinue reading “Successful Grant Writing With Limited Resources”
I Have Enough Coffee Mugs
“What if nonprofits focused on a unique experience related to their niche?”
How a 3×5″ Card Helps Me Get Things Done
How a little 3″ x 5″ card holds me accountable like a long list never would.
How Your Board Can Assist With Fundraising
Even board members who are not comfortable with fundraising can still do their part.
Practical Advice for Self Improvement (A Book Review)
“We blame others for things that happened in the past, making our case look as plausible and sympathetic as possible.”
Fundraising Tips For Managers
“There is an old adage that people give money to people they like. Yes, they want to support the good work of an organization, but if they are not comfortable with the leaders and the vision of the group, they are less likely to make a major gift.”
What If There Is No One To Delegate To?
It is easy to say that managers should delegate projects to other staff members. But what if there is no one else available?
Working in a Government or University Setting
… it’s complicated (and if the institution is dysfunctional) you can easily learn the wrong lessons.”
There’s Nothing Mickey Mouse About Leadership
“…a delicate balance is required between management being responsible for the financial performance of any creative work and, in exercising that responsibility, being careful not to encroach on the creative processes in harmful and counterproductive ways.”
Your First Day On The Job
Where do you start? Your first day on the job will be hectic. How do you begin setting a good impression. Here are some ideas.
Preparing To Become An Effective Manager
“Had I known what the future would have held, I might have taken more classes in business or read more about the role of a manager. “
Tips For Being On Time
I’m meticulous about not missing meetings. Someone once told me that ‘your calendar is a proxy for your priorities.’ If I commit to meeting you, I will be there.
Even Tiger Woods Had A Coach
Since I launched this new venture, I’ve had several conversations with individuals who want to be better managers, but other than learning from their own mistakes, they are unclear about where or how to start.
Why Bother With Performance Evaluations?
No organization should conduct performance reviews if they have no meaningful outcome.
Leaders Learn To Listen
By listening, you will learn about things that you couldn’t know. Front line workers have a unique perspective. Plus, by engaging your staff in an open discussion, you will get more buy-in on the outcome of the discussion.
Thanks for the Kind Words
In the first few weeks since I launched this blog and my consulting business, I’ve received many kind words. It is deeply appreciated.
Making Faster and Better Decisions
Making smart decisions can be difficult but quality internal discussions and strategic planning can help.
Motivating the Unmotivated
Do you have an employee who seems to lack focus, takes a lot of time off, or regularly disappears from their desk? Have they become distant from their peers or make comments that are not appropriate for the office? Effective leaders cannot ignore such behavior.
Managing In Times Of Trauma
When tragedy strikes your organization, your MBA won’t help you unless you rely on your instincts as a leader as well as a compassionate human being.
Managing Up, Down and Sideways
Effective leaders learn to manage up, down and sideways.
Why I Won’t Ever “Retire”
I decided that what I wanted to use the knowledge I gained by making my own mistakes to help the next generation of leaders in public media – and in other non-profits – prepare for the tasks they face
