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Rods Reflections – MORE thoughts (and solutions) from delegates on social networking
Not the most straightforward subject – but very important and there’s an awful lot of food for thought here (27 Jun 2009)
Secrets of designing a newsletter that will get read
17 layout principles to bear in mind when designing or improving a newsletter (27 Jun 2009)
Three more helpful examples of organisations who are using social networking sites… maybe they will help you
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night saying, “Am I wasting my time? Does my work ever achieve anything?” (19 Jun 2009)
11 questions to ask your prospective research company to see if they are any good
Use this checklist so you can see whether you can work together (17 Jun 2009)
Why surveys by mobile phone might be one way forward
Your entire survey can be complete and ready for you to analyse within a couple of hours. (17 Jun 2009)
Facebook and how it can help your residents
YouTube, Wikis, social networking sites, photo-sharing sites, forums and bulletin boards, pod casts and videos, blogs, Twitter – they’re just some of the new media your residents are using (17 Jun 2009)
Ten ways to make your online surveys more effective
A leading software commentator gives you practical suggestions to ensure you get more from them (16 Jun 2009)
10 top tips for developing effective estate agreements
These simple, easy ways to make everyone happier are grossly underused. Why? (16 Jun 2009)
Rods Reflections – 13 social network marketing problems that desperately need your attention
Can you help? Your colleagues (and I) would deeply appreciate it (14 Jun 2009)
How seven organisations are using Social Networking sites to communicate and consult more effectively
If you don't know your Twitter from your YouTube you are missing out on a big trick (12 Jun 2009)
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Research & evaluation
- 11 questions to ask your prospective research company to see if they are any good (17 Jun 2009): 1 comment posted
- Why surveys by mobile phone might be one way forward (17 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Ten ways to make your online surveys more effective (16 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 10 things to help you comply with the Disability Equality Duty when you undertake research and consultations (05 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 39 ways to make sure your research and consultations include people with disabilities and impairments (03 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
Communications & marketing
- Rods Reflections – MORE thoughts (and solutions) from delegates on social networking (27 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Secrets of designing a newsletter that will get read (27 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Three more helpful examples of organisations who are using social networking sites… maybe they will help you (19 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Facebook and how it can help your residents (17 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Rods Reflections – 13 social network marketing problems that desperately need your attention (14 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
Resident involvement
- Facebook and how it can help your residents (17 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 10 top tips for developing effective estate agreements (16 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 10 things to think about when you run a meeting (04 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Some important things about the law you should know when working with residents’ groups (02 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 9 things to do when you set up a mystery shopping project (08 Apr 2009): 0 comments posted
Equality & diversity
- 10 things to help you comply with the Disability Equality Duty when you undertake research and consultations (05 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- 39 ways to make sure your research and consultations include people with disabilities and impairments (03 Jun 2009): 0 comments posted
- Series 2 - Non-English speakers: The seven stages of effective communication to English and non-English speakers (09 Apr 2009): 1 comment posted
- Make sure your evaluations don’t exclude the most vulnerable (08 Apr 2009): 0 comments posted
- Two research reports on a very difficult and under researched topic – East and Central European migrant workers (11 Feb 2009): 0 comments posted
Community involvement
- What research shows: How to prevent gang and weapon violence (25 Apr 2009): 0 comments posted
- Why some young people might find it difficult to get involved in your projects – and what you can do about it (08 Apr 2009): 23 comments posted
- What to do and what NOT to do - when you (or anyone else) writes to get funds or help (07 Dec 2008): 0 comments posted
- How community and residents’ groups can write a winning fundraising letter when there isn’t much spare cash around (01 Dec 2008): 0 comments posted
- Here’s one of the toughest marketing challenges you’ll ever face – promoting community involvement. What can you do? (20 Nov 2008): 0 comments posted
Community safety
- What research shows: How to prevent gang and weapon violence (25 Apr 2009): 0 comments posted
- Why some young people might find it difficult to get involved in your projects – and what you can do about it (08 Apr 2009): 23 comments posted
- 10 top tips you can use to deal with challenging children (01 Mar 2009): 0 comments posted
- How to get out of gangs safely - tips for young people from someone who knows (25 Jan 2009): 0 comments posted
- Why you need to take a much broader approach to tackling nuisance issues (05 Sep 2006): 0 comments posted
















