Or is it? I’ve been hearing a lot of questions lately from people in leadership positions about the appropriateness of “friending” community members on social networks like Facebook. These questions are coming from clergy, youth leaders, teachers, etc. - basically, people in authority or mentoring roles, and often people who interact with minors. Many community organizations, youth groups, and classes use Facebook regularly to engage, connect, share, and plan events. In the absence of organizational guidelines, people are establishing their own social policy based on their comfort levels. I have heard a number of responses to this issue, including: “I won’t friend anyone I work with” “I will only respond to friendship requests but not initiate them” “I will friend … Continue Reading
Professional Development in a Tough Market
Deborah Grayson Riegel, aka MyJewishCoach, has partnered with JewishJobs.com to provide high quality learning for Jewish professionals and volunteers who want to hone their skills and integrate change into personal and professional aspects of their lives. Deborah is smart, engaging, and thoughtful; truly a professional’s professional. Full disclosure: Deb is a friend and colleague. Who presented to standing room only crowds at CAJE 33. The series of telecourses will be held over the phone and will run November 18, 2008 – January 13, 2009. They include: How to Get the Most Out of Your Current Job in a Tough Economy Move Up by Managing Up Brick Walls and Glass Ceilings: Overcoming Roadblocks in Work and Life Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better: Mastering Delegation Don’t Put Off … Continue Reading
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