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Alexis Williams
Alexis Williams & Alexis Davis are contributors to Associations Now.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Member Matters
When was the last time you sat back and considered what your members wanted? If you have to…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Google Your Association: If You Don’t Know, Now You Know
You might want to Google your association's name. Also: why more event planners should take Pinterest for a…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Monetary Motivation: Too Much of a Good Thing is Bad, Too
Why monetary motivation causes productivity deviation. Also: one inventive expert's insight into road bumps that impede innovation.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Association Professionals: Nurturing Nonprofit Newbies
Fledgling association professionals have a thing or two to learn before taking the leap into nonprofit world. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: It’s Up to You to Get Tasks Done
Make sure tasks get done—whether you’re the boss or not. Also, the types of events that conference planners…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Rejigger Your Member Renewal Strategy
Five easy ways to tweak your old membership-renewal strategy. Also: Swapping services with other organizations can save time…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Keep Your Curated Content Fresh
The dangers of poor curation—and tips to improve your own efforts. Plus: how a laid-back dress code provides for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Facing Your Failures
Find out which perpetual event pitfalls to avoid. Also: Give old conference-planning methods a break, and replace them…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Team Cohesion: Together, Everyone Achieves More
Improving team cohesion one question at a time. Also: tips on how to tackle unruly projects.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ban the Tradeshow Booth Bore
A few tips to help exhibitors working the tradeshow booth engage your attendees. Plus: Adding another dimension to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Gold-Medal Hiring Tactics
Learn some tips on hiring Olympic-caliber employees, the most driven and distinguished top performers. Also: A closer look…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: What Meetings Mean for the Economy
Meetings and events continue to bring in more attendees, jobs and money, according to a new study. Plus:…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Thinking About Tiered Membership
Having only one membership rate doesn’t work for everyone, but switching to levels can be tricky. Also: When…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Event Planners: Keeping Cool During Chaos
Tips for event planners when the unexpected occurs. Also: why neglecting to monitor your progress can stall your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Breaking Down Business Barriers
Build a community with your customers or risk losing their allegiance. Also: why multiple forms of communication are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
What the Sochi Olympics Teach About Expectations
When reporters covering the Winter Games found themselves staying in half-finished hotels, they weren’t afraid to say something.…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Office Gamification: Get Your Head In The Game
Gamification in the workplace could ignite creativity and friendly competition or cause employees to lose motivation as well…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons From Bruce Lee: Be Productive, My Friend
To conquer work with ease, a good employee does not become tense, but ready. Rather than stressing and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Ensure Positive Board Dynamics
Improving board performance only takes a few easy steps. Plus: Starwood Hotels hopes to help guests dodge the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Reaping the Benefits of Risks
If you’re stuck with an half-formed idea, don’t be afraid to look to your peers for their input.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Uncovering Employee Innovations
Creativity can blossom in your association through trust, respect and attention. Give employees a chance to let their…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Why Google+ Really Matters To You
Deconstructing the myths on Google+, the social network that can’t seem to catch a break. Plus: How to…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: A Change Is Gonna Come
Fear of change can hold your association back from success. A clear leadership approach can help keep your…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Making Your Annual Reports More Meaningful
You can better connect with that stuffy annual report’s audience by giving it a more personal flavor. Also:…
