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Building a Great by Choice Organization: The Board Perspective
Author Jim Collins spent nearly a decade studying what makes some organizations great. His latest research revealed that boards of directors play a pivotal role in an organization's success or failure. Here's how. Added: February 8, 2012 -
Developing an RFP for Online Course Content
The Marketing Research and Intelligence Association created a request for proposal to seek potential partners with whom to develop and deliver online course content. Even better: The process was completed on time and under budget. Added: February 7, 2012 -
Elements of an Effective Social Media Policy
If you're concerned about the legal risks of your employees' use of social media, a formal policy can help establish some guidelines. These tips lay out what such a policy should cover. Added: February 7, 2012 -
14 Ways to Expand Your Publication's Audience
Association leaders recognize the value of an association's flagship magazine as a member benefit, but few think about the variety of ways a magazine can be used for recruitment and retention efforts. Here are some ideas about what you can do with a member publication besides deliver it to their mailboxes. Added: February 6, 2012 -
Make Your Interview Questions More Meaningful
Traditional interview questions often won't give you the information you need to decide if a potential hire is a good match. With questions that better differentiate good responses from bad, you can get a better sense of whether an applicant will be a high performer. Added: February 3, 2012 -
Seen Elsewhere: Trend Watching, Gamification, and Improving Productivity
A selection of thought-provoking websites from beyond the association management realm that offer new ideas for association executives. In this edition, explore tools for environmental scanning and trend watching, examples of game dynamics being applied by real-world companies and associations, and a handy tool for tracking and maintaining personal productivity. Added: February 1, 2012 -
Smart Moves
A roundup of new hires and personnel announcements in the association industry. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Connect With Congress
Learn about The Power of A Week and what it can do for your association. Added: January 31, 2012 -
CEO to CEO: Team Building and Capturing Knowledge
The best team-building activity and capturing knowledge from a departing employee. Added: January 31, 2012 -
An Opportunity in China
When the global marketplace changed, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries seized the day. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Smart Leaders Build Emotional Intelligence
Are you self-aware, empathetic, and in control of your feelings? If so, you'll lead effectively. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Don't Forget to Debrief
Take a cue from the military and assess results of your activities against your objectives. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Make Long-Distance Telecommuting Successful
Although thousands of associations are headquartered in Washington, DC, those that aren't often station a staffer or two in the area to represent the organization on Capitol Hill. Find out how some solo association professionals make the telecommuting relationship work. (Titled "Long-Distance Connections" in print edition.) Added: January 31, 2012 -
The Case for More Conversation About Diversity and Inclusion
Honest discussions about diversity and inclusion aren't easy. As one association professional discovered, the range of reactions can be difficult to manage, but that doesn’t mean he'll shy away from fostering those conversations. Here's a glimpse of what you might encounter when you discuss D&I. Added: January 31, 2012 -
A Fine-Tuned Innovation Culture
Innovation is too often treated as a luxury or a topic for a one-day seminar. In truth it ought to be an essential part of everything an association does. Innovation expert (and jazz pianist) John Kao explains how to move away from your "sheet music" and start experimenting. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Enabled Employees Are Happier Employees
Without the right resources and a supportive organizational structure, even your most motivated employees can become frustrated. Don't squander their energy and commitment. Draw engagement and enablement together and watch your staff take your association to new heights. (Titled "Help Your Employees Step Up" in the print edition.) Added: January 31, 2012 -
The No-Excuses Guide to Greatness
A decade after his game-changing book Good to Great, Jim Collins has wrapped up one of the most influential leadership research projects in the world. The final book in his series, Great by Choice, examines why some organizations thrive in an environment of "uncertainty, chaos, and luck." Good news: Leaders have more control than they think. Added: January 31, 2012 -
Help Your Association Change Course
To put your association on a new track toward transformational change, you need leaders who will express, model, and reinforce new ways of doing business. Find out how to serve as a sponsor for change in your organization. (Titled "Change Course" in the print edition.) Added: January 31, 2012 -
8 Rules for Effective Hill Outreach
Think you know the right things to say to get members of Congress to listen? Get the inside scoop from a seasoned Hill staffer who offers eight rules to remember the next time you're advocating for your association's cause. Added: January 30, 2012 -
13 Issues Every CFO Should Know About Association Law
Just about everything an association financial professional does comes with legal ramifications, which is why a strong grounding in the basics of association law is essential to such work. Here are 13 legal issues that CFOs and other financial experts should know about, from contracts to HR to intellectual property and more. Added: January 20, 2012 -
9 Tips for an Effective Grievance Policy
When your association handles complaints about members openly and fairly, you build public trust. Here's what two organizations in the chimney-sweeping industry learned about keeping their profession ethical and consumer friendly. Added: January 20, 2012 -
Protecting Related Charities in an Election Year
As this year's election season arrives, associations and social welfare organizations that have related political action committees should review the potential legal and regulatory pitfalls of supporting political candidates. Find out what's allowed—and what isn't—and how to protect your organization from missteps. Added: January 19, 2012 -
How to Think Like a Legislator: 5 Questions to Frame Your Issue
Getting legislators to hear the issues that you're advocating for on behalf of your organization requires the ability to understand their thought processes. Here are five questions to ask your government relations staff to help you think like a legislator and achieve your association's legislative goals. Added: January 18, 2012 -
Leadership Training Boot Camp
A look at how the National Association of Realtors is growing its leaders of tomorrow, with a leadership program that can be adopted by Realtor associations at the local, state, and national levels. Added: January 18, 2012 -
Diverse Revenue Streams for a Certification Program
How the Commission on Nurse Certification provides professional development to its members and generates additional revenue at the same time. Added: January 17, 2012 -
9 Tips for Purchasing Office Space
Purchasing a new office space can be a complex, disruptive, and intimidating process. But knowing the potential benefits and getting the right help can make things work more smoothly. Here's how the American Society of Nephrology did it. Added: January 17, 2012
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February 14, 2012 |
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Component Relations Virtual Roundtable
February 15, 2012 |
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