Tips for Managing Technology Change

While people in your organization might not be Luddites, acknowledging that they may feel some anxiety about a pending technology change can help get them on board. Getting wide support for the initiative through good communication early in the process can help the technology change succeed.

For more information about managing technology in your organization, a great reference is the book "Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofit Leaders."

Dahna Goldstein is founder of PhilanTech, a social venture dedicated to using technology judiciously to enable social-sector organizations to maximize service delivery and social impact. Dahna presented a session on managing technology change at the NTEN Online Technology Conference held Sept. 16-17.