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Zoe Amar is the Founder and Director of Zoe Amar Digital as well as a co-author of the 2023 Charity Digital Skills Report.The Charity Digital Skills Report is the annual barometer of charities' digital skills, attitudes and behaviours and Zoe joined us on this episode to discuss some of the key findings.On this episode we discussed:* Motivations and aims of the report* How the Charity Digital Skills Report is created* The key findings in relation to data* Reponses to the topic of AI and emerging technology trends* Approach to diversity, equality and inclusionDownload the 2023 Charity Digital Skills Report: www.charitydigitalskills.co.uk (https://charitydigitalskills.co.uk/)Zoe Amar Digital: www.zoeamar.com (https://zoeamar.com/)Follow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)

Azuma and Jason from the Hart Square team join us on this episode to share their insights and experience on common risks in digital projects. They explore examples of project risks as well as their tips for monitoring and managing risks.On this episode we discuss:* What are project risks?  * Examples of common risks in digital projects* Where to start with identifying project risks * Why it is important to identify risks early  * Tips for monitoring and managing risks Follow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)

Billy and Jonathan from the Hart Square team join us on this episode to share their insights and experience on the data migration stage of a digital project. They delve into the best practices and share how you can get the most benefit from the process. On this episode we discuss:* Why data and data migration is so important for non-profits and their digital projects * When should you be thinking about data and migration * The challenge of the “hidden spreadsheets”* Importance of communication and change management during the data migration process * Key steps involved in data migrationFollow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)

Helen and Andrew, both Senior Business Change Consultants at Hart Square, join us on this episode to share their experience and insights on the key roles within a digital project that will help you to achieve success.On this episode we discuss:* An overview of the most significant roles for success* Importance of Subject Matter Experts and the qualities needed for this role* How to empower your project team and get the best from them* The role of a project lead, their responsibilities and who usually fills this role* The role of independent consultants such as Hart Square, within projectsFollow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)

In this episode, we were joined by Tory Cassie, who is the NFP Business Development Consultant at m-hance. Tory has a wealth of experience in digital projects specifically in the non-profit sector so joined us on this episode to discuss the people side of change. On this episode we cover: * Why are people the most important aspect of digital projects* Ensuring you have the right project resourcing * The importance of engaging your team and the wider community* Why you need a communication plan * The make up of a project team * The importance of data Follow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)m-hance: www.m-hance.com (https://m-hance.com/)

Scott Ewings is the Chief Experience Officer at TPXimpact, an organisation which aims to deliver impactful, sustainable digital outcomes that make a positive difference to how individuals and society experience the world.In this episode we discuss with Scott how non-profits can create good digital experiences for their members, donors and stakeholders. Topics we cover: * Why it’s so valuable to create good digital experiences * Why the distinction between physical and digital is redundant now * Importance of data to understand digital experiences * The explosion of AI and what it means for non-profits  * Importance for digital sustainability Follow Hart Square:Linkedin: @Hart Square (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hart-square-consulting)Twitter: @Hart_Square (https://twitter.com/Hart_Square)YouTube: Hart Square (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jThrkmXfvQJ2YudRk3NRQ)www.hartsquare.co.uk (https://hartsquare.co.uk/)TPXimpact: www.tpximpact.com (www.tpximpact.com)