When most of us think of forces for change, we think of sudden dramatic events. But more often change happens so slowly we don’t notice. We become comfortable with the status quo and don’t even realize the opportunity to use these changes to create something new, to transform, is passing us by. In this edition
The world we live in is constantly changing–and the technology systems we rely on turn-over even faster. In order to stay up to date on best practices, new developments, and emerging theories, we are always reading. We share these articles internally and figured we should be sharing with you as well. Here’s what we’ve been
Exploring the ParsonTKO website, you will find the term Engagement Architecture used frequently. It’s what we’re all about. To us it’s the philosophy we use to guide the work we do with the amazing mission driven organizations we work with. But what do we mean by it? Join Nate, Patti, Stefan and Tony as they
Wouldn’t it be great if, when we asked a quick question, we got a quick answer? Our new video series, 1-Minute Consult, does just that. In each 1-Minute Consult, an engagement architect from ParsonsTKO will answer one business question that’s commonly asked by our mission-driven clients. We’ve designed these videos to fit seamlessly into your
How do we focus when surrounded by change? We all feel it. Thanks in part to technology, the world is changing fast, particularly the business world. Every conversation about work seems to include the word “Transformation”, or terms borrowed from the tech field. All this talk of being a “disruptor” or “being agile” can be
What is roadmapping? Call it dynamic steering, transformation planning, or portfolio management, but whatever you call it, if you intend to be an organization the thrives well into the future, get to it! In this episode of Let’s discuss, Nate and Tony talk about the many benefits of preparing a long term plan for your
This time on “Let’s discuss…with ParsonsTKO”, we talk Taxonomy. If that’s something you haven’t thought about in a while, you’re not alone. Many organizations think of taxonomy as a “set it and forget it” proposition but nothing could be further from the truth. An ever evolving taxonomy helps you: Stay focused on your organization’s goals
In this episode of Let’s discuss…with ParsonsTKO, we dive into data. An intimidating subject for some, but a topic you should absolutely be discussing! Is your data helping you answer questions that will improve your outreach and increase donations? For many mission driven organizations, the answer is no. Why is that? Perhaps it’s because you
WordPress executives cherish that they run the world’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) – and wouldn’t you? For years their publishing software has been powerful, easy to customize, and loved by search engines. However, as all tech companies are aware, you have to evolve to stay on top… so in the past year WordPress
The third episode of Let’s discuss…with ParsonsTKO series, explains a seemingly contradictory statement we often make…”We don’t build websites.” Once upon a time a website was all you needed. It was where you started and where you finished. Unfortunately, many organizations are still in that mindset. But with all the digital avenues available to reach