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Nearly 78 million Americans volunteered their time for an organization in 2019—that’s about 30% of the population—according to AmeriCorps. Nonprofit organizations and other companies that rely on volunteers should be developing and managing volunteer programs that benefit the organization and volunteers. It all starts with a well-designed plan. This Library topic is called “Developing & …
Eligibility of Alien Workers in the U.S. Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of …
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Business Development — Growing Your For-Profit or Nonprofit Organization © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products …
Basic Overview of Various Strategic Planning Models Learn Strategic Planning Without Incurring Travel Costs! The Series Facilitating Strategic Planning from the Consultants Development Institute provides virtual courses and numerous downloadable tools to learn to facilitate strategic planning. Concurrently you customize your own relevant and realistic Strategic Plan and earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning. …
Basic Guide to Program Evaluation (Including Outcomes Evaluation) © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs — there are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied …
Problem Solving and Decision Making (Solving Problems and Making Decisions) © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Personal Decision-Making Style? Guidelines to Rational Problem Solving and Decision Making Rational Versus Organic Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making General Guidelines to Problem Solving …
General Guidelines for Conducting Interviews © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Preparation for Interview Types of Interviews Types of Topics in Questions Sequence of Questions Wording of Questions Carrying Out Interview Immediately After Interview Other Resources …
Goal Setting with Employees — What Should Employees Work On? © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading How to Ensure Strong Employee Performance Management Sections of This Topic Include …
Understand Generational Differences: Guidelines and Resources © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections in This Topic Include What Are Generational Differences? Overview of Perceived Differences Between Generations Are Generational Differences a Myth? Guidelines for Managing Different Generations Also consider Related Library Topics What Are Generational Differences? What is a Generation? Before we go on to …
What is Supervision? How Do I Supervise? Comprehensive, practical book by Carter McNamara The guidelines and resources in this topic are not sufficient to develop strong competencies in supervision. Those competencies come from extensive experience in applying that information. Sections of This Topic Include What is Supervision? To Truly Understand Supervision, Be Acquainted With Its …
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Composition of Members © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. General A VC: Who You Want On Your Board Starting a Nonprofit: 10 Considerations in Electing the Initial Board People Want to Follow Calm, Assertive Leaders | Psychology Today Also consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to This …
Board Diversity © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Diversity in the Boardroom « Corporate Governance Will the EU insist on 40% board gender diversity? | Boards of Directors Board Diversity: A Bigger Issue Than You Think Analyzing Aspects of Board Composition Diversity in the Boardroom is Important and, Unfortunately, Still Rare Proposed …
Improvements Needed in Management Development Programs © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include About this Document Need More Learner-Driven Programs (accommodate learners’ expressed needs) Need More Focus on Self-Management (management development starts with people) Address Increasing Cynicism (get past quick fixes to realistic expectations) Address Increasing Burnout (information …
Assessing Your Training Needs: Needs Assessment to Training Goals © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Conducting Needs Assessment Overall Purpose of Training Assessment and Analysis One Approach — Four Steps to Conducting a Needs Assessment Another Approach to Needs Assessment to Determine Your Overall Training …
Developing Training Activities and Materials © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Developing Your Training Activities and Materials Key Considerations to Develop Your Training Activities and Materials Critical Consideration — Selecting a Trainer Many Possible Types of Training Activities Additional Resources to Develop Your Training Activities …
Designing Training Plans and Learning Objectives © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Designing Your Training Plan Design Your Learning Objectives Analyze Your Learning Objectives for Relevance, Alignment, Sequence and Testability Designing Training Rooms (Classrooms) Additional Information About Designing Training Various Ideas for Ways to Learn …
Evaluating Training and Results (ROI of Training) © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Evaluating Training Activities and Results Perspective on Evaluating Training Suggestions for Evaluating Training One Approach to Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) of Training Additional Resources to Guide Evaluation of Your Training Also …