After months of searching for an internship, I finally found the perfect opportunity. I was thrilled after receiving the acceptance letter but was also filled with apprehension about diving into a remote position for the first time. As a hands-on learner, I wondered how I would adapt and absorb everything from a distance. Starting any new job is always a bit scary. Learning new…
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3 Ways to Minimize Context Switching
Written by: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RSTDo you believe that you can multi-task (context switching) in your day-to-day activities? At your office? mul·ti·task /ˌməltēˈtask/ verb (of a person) deal with more than one task at the same time. “I managed my time efficiently and multitasked” (of a computer) execute more than one program or task simultaneously. “its interface and ability to multitask feels a lot better than the devices powered by…
5 Steps to Getting Started with Scrum
Written by: Agile in Nonprofits TeamJust the other day, we were asked the million-dollar question that we get asked regularly: “Where do I start? And how do I start?” Starting something is very different than learning about it, and for some, it could be scary, receive pushback, or just be overwhelming. An Agile way of working doesn’t have to be hard. Take Scrum for instance. You have…
An Agile Way of Thinking
Written by: Agile in Nonprofits Team“Multitasking makes you stupid” – Jeff Sutherland Now, hear us out… The Agile way of working is everywhere, even if you don’t know it. One of the main tenets of this way of working is focusing on ONE task at a time. Studies show that if you work on multiple items at the same time, it WILL take you longer to complete one…
Navigating the Volatile, Unexpected, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA)
Written by: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RSTWhat do you do when you have a “perfect” plan laid out for your day and then…. A customer/client/patient needs something urgent? A child or family member gets sick and needs your support? The internet is out for half the day in the office? The key information you need from a collaborative partner is delayed? And on… And on… Your reactions to those situations are…