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Goal-Setting Tips from a Strategic Planning & Reporting Expert

GovLoop

Chief Executive for ​Strategic Planning and Reporting,​ U.S. His first piece of advice for goal setting was to get everyone on the same page when it comes to the strategic plan of your agency, which means meeting with senior leadership, as well as frontline supervisors, so everyone knows their role and how they contribute. “You

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THE ACADEMIC-GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS GAP

Barrett & Greene

North Carolina has set up formal ways for government departments to communicate their research needs to universities across the state. 2. Advice also focuses on Initiating communications at the beginning of a research project, not when it’s finished. Communications don’t have to go to the Cabinet Secretary or the Commissioner.

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CFP: Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries #OpenAccess

A Library Writer's Blog

The Journal of Advancement, Communication, and Development in Academic Libraries (open access journal) publishes articles that offer strategies and case studies for practical application of strategic fundraising and communication in academic libraries. This journal will be published twice annually, fall and spring.

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Effective Library Internal Communication Is Not Impossible! Libraries Share Tips for Keeping Staff Up to Date, Engaged, and Happy

Super Library Marketing

This happened because we had a messy, unorganized internal communications strategy. If we were having problems getting information to staff about a fun event, we were really in trouble when it came to communicating the information they needed to do their work properly. Internal communications: marketing’s forgotten stepchild.

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How Does Grant Writing Experience Help Me Get a Job?

Grant Training Center

The following is how grant writing know-how can help you stand out and secure a job: Strong Communication Skills: Grant writing requires clear and persuasive writing, which is a highly sought-after skill in many job roles. This research skill is applicable to various jobs that involve data gathering, analysis, and strategic planning.

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GRANTEGY: Don’t Leave Your Grants to Chance Series

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Defines Accountabilities It defines clear lines of accountability and timelines for achieving expected results on the agreed strategic initiatives. Provides a Framework for Ongoing Decision Making Since all decisions should support the strategy, the strategy and the strategic initiatives are the reference point for decision-making.

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Survey Says: A Midwestern Library Marketer Shares Her Library’s Secrets for Uncovering Patron Motivations

Super Library Marketing

Jenie now works as Marketing and Communications Manager for the library. This year, she co-led a team of five people during a major project: a survey of their community. MRL was looking for data to help the library create a five-year strategic plan. They included lots of questions that are standard for libraries.