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How to Find General Operating FundsGeneral operating money is certainly one of the more difficult categories of funding to secure, mostly because it’s a lot less appealing to the funder. Let’s face it, paying rent is not nearly as sexy as helping people fulfill their potential as human beings. However, there are unrestricted grants out there, if you know where to look.My first suggestion would be to look at your current list of donors: they are always your best prospect list for future gifts. Look for those that have been consistent givers with whom you have built a relationship, who have a deep confidence in your programs already. Supporters who have granted your requests regularly and easily in the past may have the ability to give more if asked. Some of these supporters may
The aviation industry has suffered from some hard times recently. The September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and the increased security delays at airports have put a strain on air travel. Despite these setbacks, the aviation industry is a growth industry and its place in an ever shrinking and global world is assured. In the coming years, in a large part due to the increased connectivity of the internet and the growth of a global market place, there will be a continued need for people prepared for aviation careers.If you are interested in such a career, the first step is education. Although the types of aviation careers vary greatly from baggage handlers to pilots, education is needed across the board. You should have an idea of what field you are interested in exploring, and
No naptime! In Patrick’s school, 5-year olds are being asked to “pay attention” from 8 am to 3 pm without an opportunity to rest and recharge. Have we learned nothing about educating young children?
Which started me thinking about my work . . .
I’ve spent the past twenty years helping individuals and organizations thrive on change. Yet, recently, I’ve seen leaders making some of the same mistakes I noticed two decades ago. Have we learned nothing about managing change?
I don't mean to minimize the complexity and chaos that leaders are facing. Rapidly changing technologies make yesterday’s choices obsolete. The turbulent economy increases pressure to “do more with less.” Companies rely on a shifting stream of alliances – competitors one day and partners the next – and sometimes both at the same time. Corporate reorganizing is becoming an annual affair. Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. Customers are demanding “better, faster, cheaper” everything. Competition is fierce. The pace of change is accelerating. And employees are increasingly skeptical about committing
American manufacturers are turning away lucrative business because they can't attract or retain enough qualified workers. Productivity diminishes when there are not enough skilled employees, and the situation convinces – or forces – many employers to lower their hiring standards while simultaneously canceling profitable contracts.The Jacksonville Business Journal, for example, recently reported that Atlantic Marine Holding Company in Florida has passed up millions of dollars worth of new business due to a lack of productivity based on too few employees. As alarming as that might sound, the incident is not an isolated one. Businesses across the manufacturing sector are experiencing significant shortages and rates of attrition that directly affect the bottom line. In fact, a recent surv
No naptime! In Patrick’s school, 5-year olds are being asked to “pay attention” from 8 am to 3 pm without an opportunity to rest and recharge. Have we learned nothing about educating young children?
Which started me thinking about my work . . .
I’ve spent the past twenty years helping individuals and organizations thrive on change. Yet, recently, I’ve seen leaders making some of the same mistakes I noticed two decades ago. Have we learned nothing about managing change?
I don't mean to minimize the complexity and chaos that leaders are facing. Rapidly changing technologies make yesterday’s choices obsolete. The turbulent economy increases pressure to “do more with less.” Companies rely on a shifting stream of alliances – competitors one day and partners the next – and sometimes both at the same time. Corporate reorganizing is becoming an annual affair. Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. Customers are demanding “better, faster, cheaper” everything. Competition is fierce. The pace of change is accelerating. And employees are increasingly skeptical about committing
How does unemployment impact us in all areas of our lives?Where did we go wrong? After all we have so much education and knowledge. So why would such a person be out of work?REALITY - IT HAPPENS TO SO MANY OF USI have a true story for you with facts and solutionsA few months ago I met a gentleman who shared with me his emotional story.Even though he climbed the academic ladder achieving the PhD in Operations Research in addition to his Engineering degree, Masters in Mathematics and Masters in Economics he was among the unemployed for 18 months.How did he feel for 18 months considering that he had a family to support and where did his IDENTITY GO?1. Upset 2. A huge let down 3. Anxious 4. Lost confidence 5. Rejection 6.
Which started me thinking about my work . . .
I’ve spent the past twenty years helping individuals and organizations thrive on change. Yet, recently, I’ve seen leaders making some of the same mistakes I noticed two decades ago. Have we learned nothing about managing change?
I don't mean to minimize the complexity and chaos that leaders are facing. Rapidly changing technologies make yesterday’s choices obsolete. The turbulent economy increases pressure to “do more with less.” Companies rely on a shifting stream of alliances – competitors one day and partners the next – and sometimes both at the same time. Corporate reorganizing is becoming an annual affair. Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. Customers are demanding “better, faster, cheaper” everything. Competition is fierce. The pace of change is accelerating. And employees are increasingly skeptical about committing
Job Interviews are essential to helping employers know more about their potential employees. The key factors evaluated will be the interview along with the applicants professional and educational background. The results provide a strong indication to the employer as to whether or not you are suited for the job.Interviews are important because it shows your personality and other attributes that cannot be deduced from your resume. To ensure that you have the best possible chance of getting hired, it is best that you prepare for the job interview. Preparation, however, is not limited to just the job interview questions.Preparations begin before the job interview Choose the clothes that you'll wear. Depending on the job interview, smart casuals or better yet,
I don't mean to minimize the complexity and chaos that leaders are facing. Rapidly changing technologies make yesterday’s choices obsolete. The turbulent economy increases pressure to “do more with less.” Companies rely on a shifting stream of alliances – competitors one day and partners the next – and sometimes both at the same time. Corporate reorganizing is becoming an annual affair. Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. Customers are demanding “better, faster, cheaper” everything. Competition is fierce. The pace of change is accelerating. And employees are increasingly skeptical about committing
In this second of a series of articles on payroll, we're going to cover one of the largest payroll processing companies, as well as one of the oldest, in our history.ADP pretty much invented payroll processing. Today there are many competitors but ADP still ranks at the top of the list. We're going to look at some of the services they offer and how they work.First of all it needs to be pointed out that ADP is an outsourcing company. In other words, instead of having your payroll processed in house it is sent to ADP off site and they process it for you. So, just how does this work?Actually, ADP offers two distinct solutions.The first one is outsourcing your payroll. The company supplies ADP with all their employee records and from those records ADP processes y
Yet this is our reality – and in this world, leadership success belongs to those who can keep a work force resilient, positive, and engaged while dealing with the tsunami of change that is turning our organizations upside down. Here are the most common mistakes leaders make managing large-scale organizational change and the lessons we need to reinforce.
Mistake: Not understanding the importance of people. As high as 75 percent of all major restructuring fails, not because of faulty strategy, but because of problems with the "human dimension." After years of research studies and statistics, we know this for a fact. And yet, as recent as last month, a vice president facing the transformation of her department asked me if she really had to include her employees in planning for the change.
Lesson: Organizations don't change. People do . . . or they don't. If employees don't trust leadership, don't share the organization's vision, don't understand the reason for change, and aren't included in the planning, there will be no successful change regardless of how valid the need or how brilliant the strategy.
Mistake: Neglecting the emotional side
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