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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Transportation Group’s Safety Efforts
Bike-sharing programs are fast becoming a part of the urban landscape in the United States. One association is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Guidelines for Conducting a Panel Discussion
What you should and shouldn’t do while moderating a panel discussion. Also: Choosing speakers valuable to your members…
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Association for Molecular Pathology Applauds Gene Patent Decision
The Association for Molecular Pathology, the lead plaintiff on the high-profile case, applauded the decision by the Supreme…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Asian-American Employees Like Jobs, But Many Feel Left Out
A new report by the Asia Society found that companies looking to better engage their Asian-American employees should…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Highlight Your Accomplishments, Not Your Ego
Highlight your accomplishments at work. One study suggest Facebook and Twitter users are becoming more narcissistic. Also: Top…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Hands-Free Systems More Distracting Than Handheld Phones
A new study by AAA's Foundation for Highway Safety found talking on a hands-free phone to be nearly…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Emergency Planning: How to Handle the Unexpected
Emergency planning may not be the most glamorous part of meeting planning, but it’s necessary to ensure the…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Try Remixing Your Conference
Throw out the conventional approach to conferences: It might sound like a crazy idea, but it could actually…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
“While We’re Young”: Golf Association’s Message to Putters
In a series of fun new videos designed to get golfers to play faster, the United States Golf…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Are You Prepared to Defend Against Cyberattacks?
Organizations recognize that cyberthreats are a real danger now more than ever, but many are not adequately prepared…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Google’s Social Services for Businesses Get Unified Dashboard
If you have a page on Google+, the company’s new Dashboard could help you ensure that you’re not…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
State of the American Workplace: Many Employees Disengaged
Gallup’s “State of the American Workplace” found that 70 percent of American are “not engaged” or “actively disengaged”…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Open-Door Policy: A Sign of Great Leadership
Why leaders should keep an open-door policy. Also: Inspire your staff, and your members, by showing them you…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Online Career Centers Provide More Than Jobs
Capitalize on virtual job boards to cross-promote related products and services and become a trusted source for helping…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Suggestion Box: Don’t Be Afraid Of Advice
Don’t be afraid to ask your association members for advice. Encourage feedback. Also: Could the death of creativity…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Surveillance Programs: Groups Launch New Advocacy Coalition
As details regarding an unprecedented information leak surface, a number of advocacy groups, along with some associations, have…
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Association Hiring Practices: Best Practices for Background Checks
A recent controversy involving Rutgers University’s newly hired athletic director provides some lessons for association hiring practices.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
American Mathematical Society Prize Upped to $1 Million
One association, thanks to the financial backing of a member, is offering $1 million to anyone who can…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Quebec Soccer Federation Suspended Over Turban Ban
The Canadian Soccer Association has sparked a national debate by suspending the Quebec Soccer Federation for banning turbans.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Office Design Matters: Make Your Office a Place to Collaborate
Why office design matters, and how to promote collaboration amongst your staff. Also: How to use social listening…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Young Adult Library Services Association’s Social Focus for Teens
With a platform that is deeply rooted in social media and digital content, the Young Adult Library Services…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Trends: Association Management Systems & Online Community Providers
What are the major developments and trends in the field of association management systems and online member communities?…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Don’t Control Your Speakers; Let Them Speak
Controlling every aspect of your event speaker’s presentation can be a clear sign of distrust. Also: How some…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
As Senate Debates Landmark Immigration Bill, Associations Weigh In
A number of associations from all sides of the business world have chimed in on the immigration bill,…
