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communication
December 14, 2020
WhatsApp responses we wish we could send
Seven things you would like to say to your development sector colleagues, but can’t.
by
Sneha Philip
,
Tanaya Jagtiani
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3 min read
November 13, 2020
Failure can look like success
What happens when work becomes the only measure of self-worth?
by
Shruthi Iyer
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6 min read
September 22, 2020
Putting together a great webinar: Five steps to follow
There are a lot of virtual events going on, make yours stand out.
by
Diksha Singh
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6 min read
May 8, 2020
Lessons for future collaborators
Collaborative action has the potential to amplify impact, particularly in times of crisis. Here are five lessons from collaboratives that are responding to COVID-19.
by
Sneha Philip
,
Tanaya Jagtiani
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6 min read
March 14, 2019
Seven ways to create entertainment with impact
Communicating a message through entertainment can be difficult, because you have to be careful not to preach to the audience, while keeping them engaged with the issue at hand.
by
Anushka Shah
,
Kavindya Thennakoon
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6 min read
February 19, 2019
Eight tips for communicating ideas to busy policymakers
How foundations, nonprofits, and others can effectively convey—and convince policymakers to support—their programmes and proposals for social change.
by
Odette Chalaby
,
Lisa Witter
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6 min read
December 18, 2018
Building your website 101
Your website is usually the first reference point for your organisation, so making sure you have an informative, engaging website is imperative.
by
Amita Chauhan
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5 min read
November 7, 2018
The science of what makes people care
Effective communication is not just about getting your message out. It requires you to strategically tap into what shapes people’s feelings and values. Here are five principles that will help you connect your work to what people care most about.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
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5 min read
November 1, 2018
Striking a balance between structure and process
Restructuring an organisation is not just about changing people and processes. We need to focus on the intangibles like power structures, and the quality of supervision and decision-making.
by
Deepankar Roy
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5 min read
August 24, 2018
If a report is published and no one reads it, did it really happen?
Investing in smart communications can help ensure that valuable research gets read and put to use in solving global development challenges.
by
Malia Bachesta Eley
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4 min read
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