Stand up to workplace bullying
When we work on campaigns, or politics in general, we tend to let down our guard, make excuses for bad behavior, and brush inappropriate actions under the rug.Workplace bullying is a global phenomenon...
View ArticleCan you tell me why?
I’ve worked with managers in my past where all they did was give orders, but never explained why they needed me to drop what I was doing and work on a new project. I get the urgency of being in...
View ArticleWhen a Google Doc Just Isn't enough
At NOI we do a lot of cross-team collaboration. Sometimes a Google Doc isn't quite enough to keep on top of all the work across your organization. CatchApp, is a great way to catch up with everything...
View ArticleSnowflakes aren't just for catching on your tongue
To be a good manager, you don't need to know how to do it all. What you do need are people who are smarter than you and the ability to trust them with what they're doing.By using the snowflake model of...
View ArticleRational - Emotional - Political
This is part 5 of our 5 part tip series this week on management and leadership. To talk about these issues and more join us tomorrow, May 10 for UpRoots Leadership. UpRoots is NOI's newest program,...
View ArticleMake Your Retreat Successful
When you lead or manage a team, one of the biggest challenges can be how to tackle big picture problems in the whirlwind of day-to-day work. A retreat -- no laptops allowed! -- is a great way to do...
View ArticleMake Check-ins More Useful
This is part 3 of our 5 part tip series this week on management and leadership. To talk about these issues and more join us this Saturday, May 10 for UpRoots Leadership. UpRoots is NOI's newest...
View ArticleSuccessful evaluations
This is part 2 of our 5 part tip series this week on management and leadership. To talk about these issues and more join us this Saturday, May 10 for UpRoots Leadership. UpRoots is NOI's newest...
View ArticlePOP it
This is part 1 of our 5 part tip series this week on management and leadership. To talk about these issues and more join us this Saturday, May 10 for UpRoots Leadership. UpRoots is NOI's newest...
View ArticleHustle and Flow(charts)
So, this might cost me all of my street cred, but I LOVE flowcharts. Whether you're planning a new project, trying to better define an existing process, or helping someone through a decision tree,...
View ArticleGood organizations go 2x2
We all know that getting and giving good feedback to our colleagues and volunteers is a critical part of running successful organizations and winning our campaigns. I love a strategy that I've learned...
View ArticleCrowdsource your lists
I work on ELECTricity -- an NOI program making elections better by connecting local election administrators across the country to share solutions to common problems.One component of this project is an...
View Article400 pages? Sure, I can do that by tomorrow!
It's an easy trap to fall into. Your boss or a project partner asks, "When can you have this done?" and you give an answer that you think they want to hear, rather than a realistic estimate of how long...
View ArticleParking Lot Your Office Conversations
You know those times when a conversation goes off on a tangent, and you need to get it back on track? I think we all have. While these chats sometimes can develop into some really great ideas, they...
View ArticleSooner ≠ better
Organizational systems are supposed to make our lives easier, but too often they end up leading to confusion, duplicated work, and frustration.I've experienced this myself as I have been launching...
View ArticleCelebrate great leadership
Get the Tip of the Day via emailOrganizing is a busy gig. We're out knocking doors and hitting the phones, pitching reporters, raising money for the cause... Great managers and leaders can make our...
View ArticleBe a bowl first, not a knife
Get the Tip of the Day via emailWhen something goes wrong or someone messes up, it's easy to jump to "correcting" the situation immediately. Years ago, one of my mentors taught me a lesson that I try...
View ArticleBad days happen
Get the Tip of the Day via emailSometimes it's ok to have a bad day.Look, we can't control everything that's happening outside our own little bubble, and sometimes something happens that can knock you...
View ArticleTools for lateral thinking
Get the Tip of the Day via emailThere's a special place in hell reserved for those who think that saying "think outside the box" constitutes a strategy. Sure, creative and elegant solutions only...
View ArticleMake better hires with exercises and simulations
Get the Tip of the Day via emailIf you're hiring staff members, simply interviewing your top candidates isn't enough. It's crucial to see people in action before you hire them, by using exercises and...
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