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, many leaders have already laid the groundwork for that.
Mark Athitakis
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 just setting diversity targets, is key to an inclusive culture.
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 out of the pandemic.
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 to sustain global expansion can stall.
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 some keys for managing through the pandemic and beyond.
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 a challenge, but also a chance to turn it into an asset.
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 ask candidates about—and new questions leaders should be ready for.
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 leaves room for creativity too.
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 are prompting CEOs to do more than pay it lip service.
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 looking up. Associations have learned to be creative, innovative, and safe while bringing attendees together.
