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Anita Ferrer
Anita Ferrer is a contributor to Associations Now.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Open-Door Policy: A Sign of Great Leadership
Why leaders should keep an open-door policy. Also: Inspire your staff, and your members, by showing them you…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Office Design Matters: Make Your Office a Place to Collaborate
Why office design matters, and how to promote collaboration amongst your staff. Also: How to use social listening…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
The Dangers of Growing Your organization’s Staff Too Quickly
Growing your organization’s staff too quickly can hurt it rather than improve it. Also: Don’t focus on yearly…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
3-D Printing Coming to the Conference Floor
What the future of events looks like with 3-D printing on the horizon. Also: How effective learners apply…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Your Association’s Rebranding: Handle With Care
How not to change your association’s brand and mission. Also: Don’t let these factors hinder your creativity.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
TweetChat Acquisition: Learn More About SmartStream
Why the TweetChat acquisition could be beneficial for social media chat moderators. Also: Create a space for your…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
High-Tech Hotels: These Hotels Offer More Than Just A Wired Stay
Some hotels are wired to offer a lot more than just WiFi these days. Check out some of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Overconfidence Affects Leadership Practices
Can having too much confidence get leaders into trouble? Research shows that overconfidence might lead to taking more…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: How To Avoid Stress When The Pressure Is On
Don’t let stress trump your productivity. Try a few techniques for keeping calm under pressure. Also: an event…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Rise of Vine
Twitter’s video-sharing tool, Vine, is growing like a weed. What could it add to your association’s social media…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: The Art of Interaction Design
Everything is designed, and design affects everything. At MoMA, visitors can even learn to see the beauty in…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Consolidating Your Notes In One Tool With Evernote
How the note-taking app Evernote can keep your personal and professional ideas organized. Also: Experiments show how long…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
A Digital Support Group For Emerging Female Leaders
Facebook Sheryl Sandberg’s latest initiative asks female recent college grads to share what they would do if they…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
How Publishing Platform Medium Encourages Collaboration
What your association can learn from Medium's collaborative network. Also: Gmail gets more organized, sorting emails into categories.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Penguin Book Truck: Not Your Regular Conference Booth
Penguin’s bookstores on wheels will roll into this week’s Book Expo America. Also: How your association can use…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Atlanta Ranks as America’s Most Crowded Airport
Atlanta's airport is easily one of the busiest in America. Forbes says it's also the most crowded, but…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
“Organizational Culture”: Defining What it Means to You
Does your association need more agility? A change in thinking and culture can help your staff and organization…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thank Your Staff: Where A Simple ‘Thank You’ Can Take You
Thank your staff for their efforts. It just could have a positive effect on their work ethic.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Education Programs: Engage and Educate With Social Tools
Integrate social networks into your association's education programs, SocialFish's Maddie Grant suggests. Also: Prepare for potential disasters by…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Networking Via Social Media: Here’s One Expert’s Secret
How one twentysomething became one of the most trusted voices in social media. Also: Tech community leader explains…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Presenters: Communicate With A Device-Addicted Mobile Users
Extend your presentation’s reach beyond the conference room. Also: These apps can help you jazz up your presentations.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Flickr’s Makeover Roomier in More Ways Than One
Does your association use Flickr for event coverage? Everything you need to know about the network’s redesign. Also:…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Genius of a Well-Designed Name Badge
How can a name badge change the outcome of your event? Some meeting planners weigh in on how…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Categorize Your Notes: Take Some Time To Organize Right
It can be time-consuming, but working to categorize your notes can ensure what’s in them turns into action.…
