Your back-to-school data checklist After years as a student and educator, it’s my first back-to-school season as a mom, and I’ve got all the feels. But I’ve also got a checklist handy of all the things I need to do and buy. No matter whether you’re a student, educator, parents, or nonprofit staff, this is… Continue reading Your back-to-school data checklist
What happened when I tracked my own data I’ve decided to practice what I preach. I’m using my own data to tell my story. My LinkedIn story. If you also post on LinkedIn regularly, you may have also been confused recently by algorithm changes and inconsistent engagement and a whole process I have been trying… Continue reading What happened when I tracked my own data
Why measuring change can be so hard A conversation I had with a friend yesterday reminded me why measuring change is so hard. I was telling this friend how proud I was of them because I could see how differently they were talking about themself now from a few years ago. Nothing directly measurable about… Continue reading Why measuring change can be so hard
Family engagement metrics that matter As a mom of a rising kindergartener, I can’t believe that back-to-school season is already upon us. I’ve written before about our journey finding a kindergarten placement for my daughter. Thankfully, that’s been resolved, but it’s been weird navigating this from the parent – and not the school – side. … Continue reading Family engagement metrics that matter
Why telling your story can solve your #1 problem Someone asked me recently what I think is the biggest problem that child- and family-serving organizations are facing right now. My answer? Funding. Organizations that are trying to make the world better aren’t doing their work for a profit. They’re figuring out how to get the… Continue reading Why telling your story can solve your #1 problem
How to avoid toddler-like meltdowns about your data Have you ever tried putting a toddler to bed when they’re off their routine? If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’re already cringing because you know it’s a nightmare. Bedtime routines are a sacred system – a protocol – that allow evenings to run smoothly. Everyone knows… Continue reading How to avoid toddler-like meltdowns about your data
A FREE tool for you to take control of your data! The past two weeks, I’ve been walking you through the Engage with Data process, starting with discovering what you’ve already got and assessing what you need. And like a good former teacher, now I’ve got a way for you to put it into practice.… Continue reading A FREE tool for you to take control of your data!
What’s driving you nuts about your data right now? We all love to complain sometimes. C’mon, you know a venting session feels pretty good. But thinking through the things we’re always complaining about can actually give us good information. So when I work with child- and family-serving organizations, I invite them to complain. Seriously. Until… Continue reading What’s driving you nuts about your data right now?
The biggest data myth about family-serving organizations There’s a misconception out there about about agencies and non-profits who are early in their data journey – that they don’t have enough of it. But here’s my theory about child- and family-serving organizations and data: Even if they’re not sure what to do with it, they probably have… Continue reading The biggest data myth about family-serving organizations
Giving your organization a confidence boost Recently, my 4 year-old daughter was having trouble falling asleep. So like I’ve done before, I talked to her and told her all the things I love about her. I told her that she was kind, loving, curious, funny … And before I could continue, she added strong and… Continue reading Giving your organization a confidence boost
