Author
Ernie Smith
Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Let’s Rethink the Virtual Exhibit Hall
Virtual meetings don’t feel the same as their in-person equivalents, especially in the exhibit hall. But that may…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Be a Better Communicator? Know Thyself First
Assessing your communication skills—as well as knowing how to navigate situations in which you can maximize those skills—will…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Data Privacy
Understanding how to balance the needs of your members and regulators with the realities of your organization is…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leadership Pro Tip: Ease Your Office Return Through Trust
If you want to convince your employees to come back to the office, it helps to lean into…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
It’s Time to Review Your Travel Policy
At some point in the future, your association’s employees will hit the road again—but it’s important to understand…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Five Hiring “Red Flags” That More Employers Are Ignoring
Between pandemic-induced changes in the workplace and general shifts in management thinking, hiring managers are more willing to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Could NFTs Make Sense for Your Association? (And What is an NFT, Anyway?)
The blockchain-associated concept of NFTs isn’t just a get-rich-quick scheme for meme-makers. They can be a way for…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: How Groups Are Pushing for Change After the Florida Building Collapse
A number of engineering associations are seeking regulatory solutions for building safety after the high-profile tragedy in South…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Employee Tech Experience Matters—Here’s How to Upgrade Yours
Your organization’s budget might be tight, but focusing on end-user experiences for both hardware and software could help…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Four Ways to Better Measure Your Professional Development Offerings
Asking the right survey questions—and adapting your strategies as needed—can help associations learn a thing or two about…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Motivation for Managers
Whether the person who needs to be motivated is you or someone on your team, these links offer…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: An Industry’s Plan to Fight Climate Change
The Outdoor Industry Association puts forth bold goals for building a “climate positive” industry. Also: The clever strategy…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Build a Membership Forecasting Plan That Works
Having a strong spreadsheet template—along with valuable data points from within your organization—can help make member forecasting an…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Five Tips for Creating Effective Knowledge-Sharing Documents That People Will Actually Use
A smart discipline and workplace culture around knowledge-sharing documents will help generate resources that employees will feel comfortable…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: Putting a Spotlight on First Ladies
A new association aims to build a research discipline around the work of the first lady. Also: Why…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Seven Social Media Platforms to Keep an Eye On
Now is a great time to expand your knowledge of social media beyond Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, thanks…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Five Ways to Keep DEI Top of Mind as You Return to the Office
More than ever, employees are taking DEI concerns seriously—and that won’t change when your physical workplace reopens. Here…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Good Reads You Might Have Missed: Board Selection
Competency, diversity, and distinct skills matter more than ever when determining who will serve on an association’s board.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: The Good and Bad of the Post-Pandemic Comeback
Businesses say that they’re nearly ready to begin traveling to educational events once again, but the meetings industry…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Meeting Features to Reevaluate Post-Pandemic
Time away from the expo hall might offer an opportunity to try things in a new way. Read…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Time to Rethink Your Logo? Start Here
Associations with long legacies face difficult questions on positioning when a logo refresh comes up for discussion. Here’s…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Three Ways Digital Transformation Can Add Value to Your Association
Not every attempt at digital transformation has to be massive or earth-shaking. A smaller, more methodical approach can…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Weekly Now: The White House’s Plan to Reopen International Travel
With international travel into the U.S. limited at this time, the White House is taking steps to analyze…
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Four Ethical Considerations for Using Employee Monitoring Software on Remote Workers
The use of employee monitoring software on remote employees might seem like a smart way to handle a…
