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 would like.
Mark Athitakis
Leading During a Pandemic: Setting Strategy, Virtually
As virtual meetings become the new norm, more associations will need to Zoom strategic discussions. Here's how to make that process effective.
Leading During an Epidemic: Communicating With Staff and Members
COVID-19 has placed new pressures on association leaders. How do you communicate with staff and members? What do you hold off on or prioritize? Three CEOs share their stories.
How Association Leaders Can Bust Myths About Nonprofits
A recent survey shows the persistence of nonprofitdom's negative reputation. An unsettled economic time might be a good time to debunk them.
The Big Restructuring Behind a Small Name Change
The International Coach Federation is now the International Coaching Federation. Behind that modest tweak was a substantial conversation about how ICF can best lead its industry.
Lessons From the Ethics Crisis at the Romance Writers of America
RWA's ethics inquiry into a member had so many missteps that the entire board has resigned. A report sheds light on how your association can avoid such a meltdown.
To Stoke Innovation, Fight Your Biases
Innovation isn't just about the ideas people create, but the environment leaders provide to inspire them. A look at unconscious biases can stoke the creativity you need.
How to Make Succession Strategic
Executive transitions can be uncomfortable for boards and CEOs alike. But they're also opportunities to think about an organization's future.
The Smart Way for a CEO to Shape a Board
Can association CEOs have a hand in board nominations without looking like they're just looking for rubber stamps? Two execs say yes, but care and diplomacy are in order.
Lessons From a Certification Overhaul
SHRM's shift to a new certification model points to associations' need to better understand their members—and the people their members serve.
