The Pitfalls of Praise
Many managers assume praise will support a positive working environment, and help employees open up to criticism or feel good about themselves. But in fact, praise perpetuates a scarcity myth—usually without us realizing it.
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Data On Purpose | Do Good Data: Opening Plenary
Andrew Means of Uptake and Stanford's Lucy Bernholz talk about how nonprofits and foundations can take advantage of digital data and infrastructure in an ethical way.
Creating a Better Economy with Data Science
We need to channel capital in all its forms in a direction where it can have a lasting impact and generate competitive financial returns. Data science can help light the way.
Public-Planet Partnerships: Time to Ratify Our Free Trade Agreement with Nature
We protect nature. We learn from nature. But we are not collaborating with nature to solve the greatest challenges a human generation has ever faced.
How to Develop Worthwhile Internships
Four guidelines for making internships valuable to both your organization and the next generation of social change leaders.
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Unlocking Data and Unleashing Its Potential
Many valuable datasets remain locked away or siloed across different organizations and sectors. This panel from our February data conference looks how we can collaborate better on data projects.
Unleashing Social Sector Creativity with Design
Making effective use of the creative power of design requires engaging entire organizations—from leadership to the front lines.
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Taking the Governance Leap
SSIR managing editor Eric Nee moderates a panel organized by the Indian strategic philanthropy foundation Dasra on supporting good governance in India.
Telling Your Data Story Well
An important part of telling your organization’s data story well is picking the right storytelling technique for your audience.