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What managers of any organization can learn from the volunteers at Hackett House in Tempe, Arizona.

Giving volunteers the freedom to succeed “The key to success is lots of freedom, not lots of red tape.” You might be tempted to credit this quote to Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg, but it is in fact the words and guiding philosophy of Dolores Salhuana, Executive Director of the Hackett House, a fund-raising organization of the Tempe Sister Cities Program. Now in its 25th year, Hackett House is run by an all-volunteer staff of committed, energetic individuals who take this freedom and parlay it into a vibrant force for community enrichment. Lessons from Far and Near The heart Tempe Sister Cities is an exchange ...

Craig Bergsgaard: One man’s artistic journey from construction worker to award-winning sculptor

After being in the Air Force for seven years, young Craig Bergsgaard started a roofing business with his brother in Minnesota. When his brother wanted to move on, Craig considered making a change in his career too. But after relocating to Colorado in the 1980s, Craig opted for stability and remained in the familiar world of residential construction for the next nearly 20 years. On his days off, however, Craig found himself working rather than relaxing on the couch. “I was always had this drive to work with my hands and make something that was tangible,” Craig says. “Creativity was not in my ...

InConcert Sierra: Why this 64-year-old organization refreshed its name and look

What’s an organization to do when it loses its own branding? InConcert Sierra, founded as the Twin Cities Concert Association in 1946, decided it was time for a change when everyone else in town adapted its moniker and some started superseding the association in recognition. “Twin Cities Church had such a huge congregation and a huge marketing campaign that people started thinking we were part of the church,” says InConcert Sierra Executive Director Julie Hardin. “We were flooded with phone calls and invoices that didn’t belong to us. We decided if we have to do it, this is the time.” The rebranding process ...

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Everyone has to make decisions, so why not make better decisions more efficiently?

Understanding decision-making methods and decision types is key to streamlining any decision, says Jay Scherotter, Director of Learning Resources and Organizational Effectiveness at Scottsdale Insurance Company.

The truth about using testimonials on your website

Testimonials are one of the most effective tools a small business has in their marketing arsenal. You already know that word-of-mouth advertising is the best kind to have: the price is right and its effectiveness in winning over prospects can’t be beat. With every website and most marketing materials the

Using articles from other sources on your website: What you ought to know

We received a great question for the Internet age from an acquaintance of ours who asks: If we want to post informational articles on our websites what are the legalities? Can we import articles from magazines, journals or other websites? Can we type sections of books, etc.? The rule is this: copyright rules always apply!

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