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Ethical Leadership in Tough Situations
Have you had this call before? Someone feels they have been wronged by one of your members—or worse,…
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Using AI Ethically in Web Design: A Practical Guide
Your organization exists for a clear purpose, whether you’re an association that helps connect professionals to growth opportunities…
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Leading in the Age of AI – the Impact on People and Operations
As the age of AI rapidly gathers steam, leaders must examine and address its impact on people. The…
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When KPIs Clean Up the Mess: Teaching Leaders to Read Dashboards Without Losing Sight of Reality
Leaders love dashboards. Clean lines, color-coded charts, tidy numbers; they’re the digital equivalent of a well-organized closet. I…
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How to Make an Apology Matter
People distrust acts of contrition, having experienced so many shallow ones. To make yours stick, back it up…
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Part 3: AI’s Impact on the Truth
This article is the final installment in a three-part series on ASAE ForesightWorks’ new driver of change, Truth…
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Part 1: What the Truth Could Look Like in the Future
This article is the first in a three-part series on ASAE ForesightWorks’ new driver of change, Truth Under…
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Managing DOJ & FTC Scrutiny of Trade Association Activity for Anticompetitive Overreach
In recent years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
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Do You Need an Internal Investigator?
When things go awry among staff, volunteers, and attendees, it can be difficult to determine how to proceed.…
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Ethics in Action: How Clear Reporting Channels Protect People and Principles
In most associations, a code of ethics offers more than aspirational guidance—it defines behavioral boundaries and flags potential…
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Report: Americans Have High Trust in Nonprofits
Independent Sector’s report found plenty of bipartisan support for nonprofits’ missions, but also concern about government’s involvement.
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How We’re Elevating Trust Through Industry Self-Regulation at BBB National Programs
When I reflect on my career trajectory and the evolving role of trade associations in today's landscape, one…
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From a Courtroom to an Association Ethics Office: What I Wish I’d Known Starting Out
After nearly a decade in the ethics and compliance field for professional associations, I’m transitioning to a new…
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Leverage AI Without Compromising Trust
AI opens new concerns about data security and member privacy. Old-school guidelines are still useful.
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Personalized Learning in the Age of AI
AI has the potential to transform education. But connecting people and content needs a clear strategy.
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Resetting the Association Culture Code in the Generative AI Era
To harness the full power of AI, organizations must think beyond technology.
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The Future of Work: Balancing AI Automation With Human Connection
How association leaders can drive ethical AI transformation.
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Build AI Confidence. Build a Future-Ready Association
AI is transforming the workplace for associations and members alike. Experts say an effective training plan addresses both.
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Member Data and the Ethics of AI
AI’s arrival is driving ethics conversations across society right now, in part because implementing AI means revisiting work…
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Employees, AI, and Ethical Leadership — Talking About Change
Good leaders know that how you lead your team through change is as important as the goals to…
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When Should an Association Accept an Ethics Complaint?
In my previous article, “An Association’s Guide to Disciplinary Actions,” I discussed how associations can establish and enforce…
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An Association’s Guide to Disciplinary Actions
Professional associations play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and ethical standards of their respective fields. These…
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When AI Blurs the Line: My Deepfake Experience
Generative AI is becoming more and more common. The outputs are increasingly realistic, and it is becoming far…
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Case Study Developing an AI Editorial Policy
Like any new development in technology, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has its supporters and its detractors. There are…
