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Understanding and diagnosing common sources of resistance allows nonprofits to make more effective and nimble use of technology, with more collaboration and less blame.
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Abstract: All organizations face internal resistance to technology acquisition, implementation, and integration, but nonprofits face unique challenges. Understanding and diagnosing common sources of resistance allows nonprofits to make more effective and nimble use of technology, with more collaboration and less blame.
Purpose of Presentation: This presentation will explain how to find and remove the hidden roadblocks to selecting, installing and making use of technology. We’ll examine resistance at three levels: management, end user, and IT staff. The main purpose of the presentation is to help you find and remove the roadblocks in your organization.
Goals and Objectives:
Attendees will:
"I am proud to be affiliated with TechFoundation because of their mission and their creativity in fulfilling that mission. It is rare to see an organization accomplish so much good while conserving resources so well. The programs TechFoundation has in place have greatly aided the nonprofit community in its use of technology."
Brian Allain, Board of Directors, TechFoundation
Marie Charpentier
placement at the Media & Technology Charter High School (MATCH)
Marie’s Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) help desk experience landed her placement at the MATCH School as its Director of Technology. Marie graduated from WPI with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.