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David Westman, CAE
David Westman, MBA, CPA, CAE, is executive director of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, CEO of Westman & Associates Consulting, and cofounder of the Virtual Association Network.
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From Accommodation to Architecture: How Associations Have Rebuilt Themselves Around Remote Work
Contributed by Kevin Helm, CAE, David Westman, CAE, Dean West ·
For years, remote work was treated as a workaround — a policy exception layered onto an office-first organization.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Best Practices for Continuing Virtual Operations After COVID-19
Contributed by David Westman, CAE, Susan Tibbitts ·
With the advent of COVID-19, many of us were thrust unexpectedly into the world of fully virtual organizations.…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Essentials for Converting to a Virtual Office Environment
Contributed by Kevin Helm, CAE, David Westman, CAE ·
Many associations are considering the transition from brick-and-mortar offices to a partial or fully virtual environment. While it’s…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Grooming an Internal Candidate to Become the Next CEO
Contributed by David Westman, CAE ·
In many associations, especially when there is an unexpected CEO departure, member leaders feel pressure to quickly find…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
5 Ways an External Interim CEO Can Improve Leadership Transitions
Contributed by David Westman, CAE, Robert Van Hook, FASAE, CAE ·
Similar to death and taxes, CEO transitions are a given for organizations. Whether the departure is planned or…