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Editor's Note: Need-to-Know Tech
Even if you're not an old pro with technology, you have to have some sort of comfort level with the hardware and software you use on a daily basis.
Scene of the Cybercrime: Lessons from a Cyberattack
Cyberattacks are all but inevitable now for organizations large and small. That means being prepared—both before and after a breach. When it happens to you, the first 48 hours will be critical for evidence gathering and reassuring your members.
Ready for Trouble? Key Cybersecurity Stats
A survey by ISACA and RSA Conference, “State of Cybersecurity: Implications for 2016,” asked 841 people with cybersecurity responsibilities at their organizations about how well protected their systems are.
On-the-Job Tech: The Tech Skills You Need to Boost
As technology evolves and association professionals require more tech tools to get the job done each day, the responsibility for learning and understanding technology is not just for IT anymore. From membership to communications to business operations, staff teams need to brush up on few crucial tech skills.
Great Productivity Tools: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Battling a bloated inbox? Need to send a quick message to a coworker? There’s probably a productivity tool that can help. Here’s a look at the latest apps and software that are helping association professionals perform at maximum efficiency.
Rocket Men: Lessons from Astronaut Twins Mark and Scott Kelly
What do managing an association and commanding a space shuttle have in common? More than you might think, say twin astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly—except you don’t have to leave for work at nine times the speed of a rifle bullet.
Seven Questions for Commander Mark Kelly
Well-known astronaut Mark Kelly—whose twin brother recently returned from space—offers a few thoughts.
Executive Summary: Ian Santo Domingo
Vault Consulting Principal and Managing Director Ian Santo Domingo says that if he wasn't a consultant, he'd be running a nonprofit himself.
Ask the CEO: Conor McNulty
Conor McNulty, CAE, Executive Director, Oregon Dental Association, answers questions from ODA member Dr. Ben Hellickson.
Comings and Goings: May/June 2016
A roundup of new hires and other personnel moves in the association industry.
Crowdsource: Plumbers For Flint
The plumbing industry tackles the Flint water crisis.
Strategy Session: Contented Election
Get the votes you need for bylaws changes.
CEO to CEO: Technology Tools
How is your association leveraging tech tools to pursue your mission?
3 Lessons: Say Something
Erin Pressley, the vice president of publishing for NACS: The Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, believes in being heard and investing in teams.
New Money: Revenue Builders
New profit centers for revenue that go beyond dues.
Idea Bank: A Gift Wrapped Benefit
A free peek at a benefit turns active nonmembers into members.
Associations USA: Utah
Associations are everywhere. Here's a snapshot from Utah, the Beehive State.
Good Counsel: Protect Your Content
Fending off content infringement in the internet age.
Tech Memo: Disrupted Learning
Education feels the tech effect.
Talking Tech: Keep ’Em Hooked
Retaining people’s attention during a live online learning session is an art. Barbara David Parnarouskis, director of education at NAIOP Corporate, the association for commercial real estate development, explains some of the fundamentals of good online engagement.
Membership Memo: It Takes a Village
The odd job of managing membership.
Data Nugget: Group Vitality
Does membership make you healthier?
Rules of Engagement: Global Knowledge
How to help international members engage across borders.
Destination: Myrtle Beach
The oceanfront destination caters to every meeting’s must-haves.
Meetings Memo: Avoid Podium Pitches
How to prevent pitches from the podium.
Books: Get What You Want
Dave Kerpen, a former reality show star, offers up 11 people skills to master.
Career Coach: Perfect the Interview
Tips for acing your next job interview.
How I Got Here: Luke Zimmer
Luke Zimmer, the American Staffing Association's assistant manager for sections and member engagement, turned his college work experience into an association career.
Learning: Immersive Conferences
Moving beyond meetings to experiences.
Association Agenda: Expanding Overtime
Labor Department continues push to broaden overtime rule.
Brought to You By… Cake
In sometimes surprising ways, associations play direct and indirect roles in bringing the products, services, and activities of daily life to people around the world. Including cake.
