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How can I encourage people to take on leadership roles in a new interest group?
Perhaps you need to start off by just encouraging others to help out with the next few things that need to be done before the 2nd meeting. So rather than landing people with roles like "treasurer", "...
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Should you post irrelevant post in fan page?
Well the answer is "it depends". There are a number of things to consider:
If the page is high traffic then it might not matter that irrelevant posts are made. They'll be outnumbered by the on topic ...
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How to reach tech talent interested in developing countries?
Now that more and more work is being done remotely, lots of global talents are "freed" from their local restrictions and work for clients worldwide on freelance platforms such as Topcoder....
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How to reach tech talent interested in developing countries?
There's a movement in wealthier countries like the US to use vacation time for volunteer activities. And there are multiple programs/websites that list these opportunities and work to connect people ...
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How can I encourage people to take on leadership roles in a new interest group?
By coming up with this idea of a meeting, you've given the project your signature. Of course, nobody else could have thought of this great idea of coming together and solving it as a community. That's ...
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How can I encourage people to take on leadership roles in a new interest group?
I think the key idea is for there to be a real need and a vaccuum - that's what has already drawn out those 90 people and yourself. It all depends on what the community feels is needed.
Once specific ...
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Should the avatar of an organization in social networks be its logo?
My question is: Do others identify your organization through your logo? Like if someone see your logo, do they say "Ahh, that's such-and-such organization" If so, I highly recommend you put your logo ...
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What reasons make enthusiastic members not being active?
I understand that leader should be active
Yes, however beware of your activity. For nonprofits over 200 volunteers and various projects, it is impossible to handle every detail. Therefore it is ...
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Most volunteers provide me their images for acknowledgement. How should those without image be handled?
Honestly, if someone doesn't want their image to be shared, the way you should "handle them" is by being respectful of their wishes.
Do they even want to be named?
If they don't mind being ...
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What reasons make enthusiastic members not being active?
In my experience, people are seeking leadership, organization and delegation of work, at least initially, to build motivation and momentum to start experiencing success as a group. Help them see the ...
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