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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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
A Slow and Steady Approach to Standard-Setting
Global standards for any association can be a challenge: By definition, they require agreements from stakeholders around the world. So…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The New Normal for Hiring and Onboarding
For associations that are still looking to fill job roles, especially in the C-suite, different rules apply. It's…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Preserving Your Organizational Culture From a Distance
Even if workers aren't in a physical space, they still want a sense of how an organization behaves.…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
What Success Looks Like for Association Diversity
A recent conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion put a spotlight on the hard work associations are doing.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Why Diverse Leadership Matters More Than Ever
COVID-19 has pressed associations to build boards with people who are flexible and eager to lead, and who…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Advocacy From a Distance
Government relations is typically done with a handshake, but the Direct Selling Association has found ways to connect…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Chasing a Breakthrough to End Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that’s globally pervasive—an estimated 100 million people worldwide carry the trait…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Discomfort as a Virtue
Taking a hard line on reopening your office and setting ambitious productivity goals doesn't project strength right now.…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Mobilizing Members to Attract a Future Workforce
The American Association for Public Opinion Research represents pollsters and survey researchers. That’s a robust industry, especially in an…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: The Need for Steady Governance
There's no way to make an association crisis-proof, but good governance is key to resilience. One expert shares…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: A New Landscape for Global Partnerships
COVID-19 has provided a common cause for associations looking to strengthen global connections. But some old rules still…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: The New CEO Job Search
COVID-19 may inspire (or force) association leaders to go on the job hunt. Candidates and search committees alike…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Paths to Innovation
Testing out new ideas can seem overwhelming right now. But there may be no better time to do…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Keys to Recession Readiness
In a recession, associations will be called on to be fiscally responsible. But they'll also be remembered for…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Get Recession Ready
Don’t panic. Plan. That’s the key advice from association business leaders when it comes to thinking about a…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: Management From a Distance
Workers' increasing comfort with remote work and videoconferencing will outlast COVID-19, says PMI CEO Sunil Prashara. That's good…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Get Recession Ready: Strategies to Weather the Coronavirus Storm
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, economists were speculating on the timing of the next recession. Now, the economic…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Power of A: Chasing a Breakthrough
The American Society for Hematology’s multipronged initiative aims to curb sickle cell disease worldwide.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdsource: A Push for More Pollsters
The American Association for Public Opinion Research tries a college campus strategy for membership growth and workforce development.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Global Spotlight: Slow and Steady Success
How patience in building long-term partnerships led to global standard-setting by the International Parking and Mobility Institute.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: How Far Ahead Should You Think?
COVID-19 has forced hard questions about how to handle urgent needs and think ahead. History reminds us not…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: A “Right Now” Mindset
It can be tempting to dive into big strategic discussions in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. But…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Leading During a Pandemic: A New Normal for Partnerships
An association at the heart of the coronavirus crisis has been building meaningful partnerships, if faster than it…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Virtual Meeting Tips for a Global Staff
Sales and marketing Executives International is a small association with a wide footprint—its staff members and contractors work in…
