Technology Toolbox

Well done for getting so far in this course. If you are here, you have spent some time reflecting on a healthy, open mindset towards the value that technology could add, you have learnt what to look out for to identify opportunities where technology can make your organisation a more joyful and effective place to work at, and now you are ready to explore a toolbox full of suggested software that we can recommend for respective needs.

This is an activity you can refer back to as you need to in the future, you do not have to get familiar with all the different technologies available to you now.

The above suggestions could be seen as a kick-starter pack of technology that is user friendly effective, but there are many wonderful tools available and new, simpler solutions are constantly being developed. Here are a few general principles that proves helpful when identifying and implementing new software solutions:

• G2 Comparison tool: You can find the comparison tool here. Whenever you are uncertain which software would be best to use, this is a very helpful tool that provides a lot of helpful information to make an informed decision.
• Youtube how to videos: Learning a new software could be overwhelming, but remember that it is usually built to be user friendly so that more and more people adopt the new software. One tool that many new solutions offer is to have how to videos on Youtube. For example, one of the tools we suggested is Asana. With the help of a few videos you can quickly become an expert using Asana’s Youtube Channel.
• Software Usage: Use tools that are widely adopted. Generally these tools have more training material and online support available.
• Discounts: Consider that many big technology houses offer significant discounts for non-profits or have pre-defined packages or offers that are tailored for non-profits.