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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
The Best Defense Against Gen AI Obsolescence for Association Employees
The world of associations is transforming at a pace few could have anticipated. Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI)…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
How to Make Changes Efficiently
Addressing silos and miscommunication needn’t require a massive reorganization, experts say—it starts with knowing your blind spots.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
What Enables Intentional Impact?
Is the real question, what will drive intentional, mission-focused impact? As opposed to, say, what makes exceptional associations?…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
How Boards Can Address Disruption
Strategic governance faces growing pressure. ASAE Research Foundation Chair Jay Karen, CAE, shares effective responses at ASAE and…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Taking a Strategic Approach to Nondues Revenue
A “Nice To Have” Turned Necessity: Nondues Revenue
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Challenges and Keys to Successful Association Partnerships
Have you ever had a board member ask, “Why don’t we partner with (insert company name here) to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Encouraging Strategic Thinking
Creating an organizational strategic plan isn’t something new. According to a Forbes survey, 90% of leaders agree a…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Can Associations Lead on Innovation?
Recent reports find that under all that optimism, executives worry about their capacity to deliver new ideas, but…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Crafting a Resilient Strategic Plan in Uncertain Times
In an unpredictable world, association leaders face challenges that demand agility and focus. Shifting member needs, economic volatility,…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Embracing Agility: Lessons from the Fruit Fly
The association world is thriving. Membership is growing, events are roaring back to life, and the economy is…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 1 year old
Report: Nonprofit Sector Recovering, Open to Expand
The nonprofit sector has rebounded post-COVID, but leaders remain wary of political and economic challenges.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Risk Capacity vs. Risk Tolerance
In the world of innovation, we often hear about risk tolerance — how much risk we’re comfortable taking.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Formalizing Innovation
“Remember: You’re not trying to build a successful product; you’re trying to figure out if there is…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Building a Positive Culture in Small (but Mighty) Associations
Creating and maintaining a positive organizational culture is challenging, especially for small associations with limited revenue. Despite the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Leveraging Multi-Persona Prompting in Generative AI
Due to the swiftly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) deemed it necessary to…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Embarking on the Foresight Journey
Following the completion of the inaugural ASAE program Leading a Resilient Association–Using Foresight to Drive Your Strategy and…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Why Competitive Analysis Matters More Now
Your rivals aren’t just other associations. More for-profit and online resources are chasing your members’ dollars. Here’s how…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
How to Support Your Association’s Future
Association leaders are often charged to think about the future of the industry they serve. But what does…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Report: Association Leaders Open to Mergers
A survey found that associations are optimistic financially but looking for strategic advantages via partnerships and tech investment.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Building New Revenue Opportunities
Associations advance important missions that support professions and fields, but to ensure financial sustainability and relevance amid growing…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
A New Strategic Playbook for a Complex World
We are experiencing a time of historical change, and organizations need to take a broader look at the…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
Keys to a Successful Merger
The Endocrine Society’s merger with an academic group ends a “transactional” relationship, allowing it to better focus on…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
5 Tips for Analyzing Your Association’s Financial Statements
Association financial statements provide the insights necessary to make various informed decisions. From revenue forecasting to risk mitigation,…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 2 years old
The Board’s Duty of Foresight in The Age of Polycrisis
In an article in the 2024 Associations Now Board Brief, I wrote: “Less than a year before the…
