http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:19 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:19 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=302506 A free, self-paced program for nonprofit entrepreneurs, leaders and managers, consultants and volunteers to increase their understanding of nonprofit organizations and activities. Each of the following modules suggests specific materials for review, topics for discussion and reflection, and activities to develop basic systems and practices. Various modules also include assessments and guidelines to record and monitor action items from current and previous learning modules.Module 1: Program Orientation -- Getting the Most from This Program;Module 2: Starting and Understanding Your Nonprofit;Module 3: Role of Chief Executive Officer (Executive Director);Module 4: Developing Basic Skills in Management and Leadership;Module 5: Building and Maintaining Your Board of Directors;Module 6: Developing Your Strategic Plan;Module 7: Designing and Marketing Your Programs;Module 8: Managing Finances and Taxes in Your Nonprofit;Module 9: Developing Your Fundraising Plan;Module 10: Staffing and Supervising Your Employees and Volunteers;Module 11: Designing Your Program Evaluation Plans (including outcomes-based evaluations);Module 12: Complete Fitness Test of Your Nonprofit;OPTIONAL: Module 13: Managing Ethics in the Workplace: Practical Guide for Managers http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=363468 Teampedia is a collaborative encyclopedia of free team building activities, free icebreakers, teamwork resources, and tools for teams that anyone can edit. Teampedia is designed for trainers, teachers, managers and anyone who helps facilitate teamwork, meetings, workshops conferences, and group work. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=708230 DA A CONOCER LOS AMBIENTES DE ERP MANAGER http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=278868 (For the US only) The SBA provides small business counseling and training through a variety of programs and resource partners, located strategically around the country. Links to: The SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives), The Office of Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Women Business Centres, and SBA District Offices. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=526268 Concordance is a simple online group decision-making tool. It helps teams make better decisions in less time, with less conflict and greater commitment. Concordance is focused on managing decision-related information well and helping team members collaborate productively.Using Concordance participants have an information framework for structured decision-making. Structured decision-making collects information in a repeatable process, defines goals and assumptions, uses consistent approaches to evaluating alternatives, and provides a clear history for review. The clarity and improved organization Concordance brings helps make sure all alternatives are considered, voices are heard, resolutions are conclusive and implementation is wholehearted.Concordance has a free version and is accessible through any modern browser. It has potential for classroom use, but is even more effective for asynchronous collaboration on issues and decisions, for example a term project. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=683604 Sort video showing CEO experiencies solving business problems. Languages: Catalan and Spanish http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=346404 This report describes how students in the Business Management Department in California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) were assessed, and the results used for further improvement in the department. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=276943 Another teleconference line recommended amongst Professional Coaches. You can host and facilitate tele-workshops/seminars/classes/conferences for up to 200 participants at any time and manage them via phone or computer. Customize the recorded welcome greetings that participants hear and record calls for free also.