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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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why It’s Time for a Fresh Look at Your Value Proposition
New research suggests the pandemic changed the needs of association members. Leaders will have to spearhead creative responses.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How to Address a Stubborn Communication Gap
Research shows that leaders still aren't on the same page with employees and stakeholders when it comes to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Why a Good Argument Is Good for Your Association
Healthy disagreement is essential for your association to move forward. A few experts have thoughts about how to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How to Build a Competency-Based Board
The authors of an updated edition of Race for Relevance argue not just for smaller boards, but boards…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
To Go Global, Channel Your Inner Diplomat
The growing international audience that many associations experienced during the pandemic needs more attention to stick around. Luckily,…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Why DEI Improvements Start With Employees
Organizations have taken steps to make DEI more central to their CEO's work. But knowing employees’ impressions, not…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
For Trade Associations, It’s Not Just About Advocacy Anymore
A new study of trade association executives shows that advocacy is no longer enough to satisfy members coming…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations’ Post-Pandemic Opportunity to Go Global
COVID-19 brought a bigger international audience to associations. But without a clear strategy, as new study says, efforts…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Three Keys to a Better Post-Pandemic Culture
All those Zoom calls have kept your organization running, but plenty of challenges remain. Two association experts share…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How to Handle “Invisible” Changes to Your Leadership Role
The pandemic has thrust leaders into new roles and responsibilities that the org chart may not address. That's…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The New Skills Leaders Need to Hire For
Jobs are coming back as organizations see the pandemic abating. But the new normal means new skills to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
How Leaders Can Transform the New In-Person Meeting
Associations still need to be cautious and limit their goals when it comes to in-person meetings. But that…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
For CEOs, It’s an Era of High Expectations About Soft Skills
COVID-19 has put a spotlight on the importance of empathy in the C-suite. Now, stakeholders and hiring committees…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
The Outlook for In-Person Meetings
This year won’t bring the complete recovery for face-to-face meetings that many have hoped for. But things are…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: A Virtual Experiment in Latin America
How a super-sized event kept its regional feel.
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Why CEO Jobs Are at Risk During COVID-19
CEO turnover is up as organizations look for different kinds of leadership due to the pandemic. To avoid…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
How Diverse Leadership Can Help Associations After the Pandemic
A new study shows that association staffers are understandably anxious about the COVID-era economy. Easing those concerns will…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Neglect Offboarding When Employees and Volunteers Move On
An association's relationship with its people is often finished with an exit interview or end of a volunteer's…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
When a Narrower Strategic Plan Makes Sense
Strategic plans mean thinking about the future. But if COVID-19 has clouded the crystal ball, a two-year strategic…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Boards Made Progress in 2020. What’s Next?
A report shows that boards have become more future focused in the past year. But challenges on tech…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Three Tips for Remote CEO Interviewing and Onboarding
CEOs who are used to managing in person have had to make adjustments in the remote environment. The…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
When Needing Help Is an Asset
Too often, our image of a strong leader is somebody who flies solo. As one association CEO learned,…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Get Ready to Lead the New Hybrid Office
With vaccinations accelerating, more association leaders may soon be managing people both remotely and in person. The shift…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Inside an Effective Governance Overhaul
Once burdened with a top-heavy leadership structure, the Ontario Medical Association has successfully found a way to be…
