Author
Mark Athitakis
Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
What Execs Should Look for in Future Leaders
The pandemic has changed the traditional means of identifying leadership timber. One study identifies what execs should look…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Five Essentials for Developing Leaders Internally
With retention a growing challenge, organizations need to cultivate successful leaders from within. One expert shares what an…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Keep Your Best People in a Disrupted Workplace
Retaining employees these days means getting a deeper understanding of what their needs and vulnerabilities are. But doing…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
A Skill-Set Revamp for Leaders
The pandemic brought new emphasis to empathy and communication as essential skills for leaders. But before you take…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
The Post-Pandemic Office Lease
COVID-19 shuttered association offices for extended periods, and with many organizations continuing remote work at least part time,…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
An Association Headquarters That Works for Members
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors staffed up and revamped its spaces to make its office more inviting…
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OperationsArticleOver 2 years old
Six Ways to Keep Your Best People
With more employees than ever changing jobs, smart strategies for staff retention are especially essential. Two experts share…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Four Tips for Remote Strategy Discussions
Association staffers now have plenty of tech options for virtual conferencing. But one association succeeds by making sure…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Manage the Middle-Management Crisis
One camp suggests simply dispensing with the typical org chart. But while you can't get rid of hierarchies,…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Move Succession Planning Toward the Top of the Agenda
CEO turnover is high, but staff leaders and boards still resist talking about CEO departures. A little planning,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
How to Engage Boards on Hot-Button Topics
According to two association leaders, CEOs need to engage boards on social issue challenges. And they can do…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why a Return-to-Office Plan Isn’t Just About the Office
As COVID numbers decline, more offices are bringing workers back. Leaders should expect some pushback, and make fresh…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
How to Repair a Broken CEO-Board Chair Relationship
Distrust at the top can be surprisingly common at associations, and enduring, one researcher found. Fixing it requires…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
The Problem With Hard-Charging Leaders
We admire executives for their ability to make tough decisions, but research shows that overly dominant leaders erode…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
Why C-Suite Job Specs Need to Get Specific
A study shows that many executive job descriptions are overly vague. For the sake of retention and organizational…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Make Leadership Training Work for Everyone
In unsettled times, more people in an organization have opportunities to lead. Whether top execs handle it formally…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Bring Down Your Built-In Barriers
You may value and promote inclusion, but have you looked closely at where your programs and processes may…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
Is It Time for a Post-Pandemic Bylaws Review?
Antiquated bylaws can lock associations into a structure that makes little sense today. One expert explains why now…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Sustain Your Focus on DEI
Public statements from an association supporting social justice mean little if it doesn’t have its own house in…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
All Things Being Equitable
Ensuring that all members have equal opportunities within the profession can be an association’s biggest challenge. The solution:…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 2 years old
Taking Charge of Who’s in Charge
DEI is everyone’s job, but it’s the responsibility of particular persons. Successful associations establish leadership roles, both individually…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
The Roots of an Effective Return-to-Office Policy
Some workers are loudly pushing back against calls to come back to the office in person. Leaders’ message…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 2 years old
How to Get Hidden Agendas Out in the Open
Unspoken opinions aren’t always negative, but the toxic ones can disrupt organizations. A little patience and open-mindedness can…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 2 years old
How to Keep Talent During the Great Resignation
Professional development can give people skills that allow them to leave for a new gig. But knowing your…
