Can You Be Too Comfy with Technology?

My teenage daughter recently showed me a setting on my iPhone that made my life a little easier. I thought for sure I had discovered the best way to use everything on that little device, but low and behold – now I can adjust the volume with a just a flick of my thumb. Mind blown.

How did I miss this nifty feature? Because I got comfortable. I thought I knew everything I needed to know and didn't bother to learn anything new. Yes, my iPhone worked, but was I using it to its fullest capacity? No.

Technology has a way of fooling us into thinking we’re being effective and efficient. What does being effective and efficient mean?
 

• ef·fec·tive: adjective, successful in producing a desired or intended result
• ef·fi·cient: adjective, working in a well-organized and competent way

If those words ended up on my annual performance review, I would be over the moon. Isn’t that really what our goal should be – to work effectively and efficiently?

Blackbaud University can help you do just that with your eTapestry database. In that spirit, we've launched a new Effective and Efficient series of courses to help you use eTapestry… well, effectively and efficiently. Clever, huh?

After you’ve completed the eTapestry Fundamentals series, take the next steps to hone your skills and register for:

                eTapestry: Effective and Efficient Queries

• Identify and create valuable queries
• Learn time-saving tips to make impactful queries

                eTapestry: Effective and Efficient Reports

• Identify which reports fit your needs
• Learn tips to generate and analyze report data

• Identify communication goals and audiences
• Create impactful invitations, approaches, and newsletters

These eTapestry courses are included with your Learn More and Learn Everything training subscription. Not a subscriber? Find out how a Learn® subscription can help develop your ongoing skills.

If your goal is to become better at your job, let Blackbaud University help. If your goal is to figure out nifty features on your iPhone, consult a teenager!