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I Hate “Short” Meetings

July 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

by Dwayne Phillips
I dislike most meetings as they are not a time to accomplish work but merely a time to socialize. The worst type of meeting is one that is going to be short. Short meetings waste more time and last longer than any other type of meeting.
I dislike the majority of meetings. The meeting [...]

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Tags: Communication · Government · Meetings · Volunteer

Specialists

February 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment

by Dwayne Phillips
I believe in employing specialists - people who really know what they are doing.
I had an experience with experts this past month. Several of my friends have been working on another friend’s home for several weekends. I am not a carpenter, a plumber, nor an electrician. Regardless, I showed up and did as [...]

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Tags: Management · People · Volunteer

Preferences and Volunteer Organizations

January 29th, 2009 · No Comments

by Dwayne Phillips
I work with volunteer groups and have done so since I was a teenager. Volunteers are precious resources, but are often difficult colleagues who quarrel. Why? These people are dedicated to a common cause. What is the problem?
I believe half of one reason is the role of preferences.
Preferences come in many forms. The [...]

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Tags: Management · People · Volunteer