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Editor's Note: The Vision Thing
Looking into a crystal ball and pondering the big changes coming next to the world of associations.
Special Report: 20/20 Foresight
When you see change clearly, you can build the future you want. Read on for some highlights from the ASAE ForesightWorks research initiative.
Microlearning: Responding to New Learning Styles
The trend toward learning in bite-sized chunks could be a hugely important one for associations of all shapes and sizes.
Anticipatory Intelligence: Predicting What Your Members Need
Technology, armed with massive amounts of data, is getting better at predicting the future. How can associations benefit from this shift?
Aging World: Adapting to a Key Demographic Shift
As the world gets older, associations will have to take steps to respond to this demographic shift, ASAE’s ForesightWorks report finds.
Philanthropy Reshaped: Finding New Ways to Fundraise
As the world changes, so too are the elements that encourage donors to give. Here’s how these trends are leading to a philanthropy rethink.
Splintered Society: Convening Communities in Divisive Times
The highly fractured nature of the cultural and political climate is creating a lot of headaches in the world at large. How does that impact associations?
Automating Work: Changing How the Job Gets Done
The robots may not be coming for your job, but automation is already taking on tasks that were standard in job descriptions from truck driving to translation. Associations will need to help clarify what machines can and can’t do.
Executive Summary: Kimberly Mosley, CAE
Kimberly Mosley, CAE, the president of the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association in Chicago, says that lifelong learning is a must.
Ask the CEO: Vincent Talucci, CAE
Vincent Talucci, CAE, executive director and CEO, International Association of Chiefs of Police, answers questions from IACP member Chief Louis M. Dekmar.
Comings and Goings: Jan/Feb 2018
A roundup of new hires and other personnel moves in the association industry.
Crowdsource: Wildfire Relief
The CAWineStrong campaign aids wine country’s recovery effort.
Power of A: On the Road Again
Donated cars give families more mobility. Here's how the National Auto Body Council is making them possible.
Global Spotlight: Expansion Through Acquisition
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing grew globally by acquiring likeminded groups abroad.
Board Smarts: Onboard and Upward
Effective orientation means a more effective board.
CEO to CEO: 2018 Trends to Watch
What's one big trend that you're watching for 2018, and how do you think it will affect your organization?
3 Lessons: Can-Do Attitude
Lauren Schapker, the government affairs director of the National Ground Water Association, stays on top of her to-do list and career goals.
New Money: Custom Learning
Use your LMS for a new-revenue boost. Here’s how the International Association of Plastics Distribution did just that.
Good Counsel: Dollar for Dollar
Avoid gender inequities when setting staff compensation.
Idea Bank: Tracking Down Talent
Boosting recruitment by connecting employers and candidates.
Associations USA: Maine
Associations are everywhere. Here's a snapshot from the pine tree State.
Tech Memo: Blockchain Basics
Looking beyond bitcoin to practical applications for blockchain.
Talking Tech: Design Thinking for Accessibility
Accessible design enables people with disabilities to engage with digital products and services. Brightfind CEO Frank Klassen explains how associations can use design thinking principles to accommodate these users’ unique needs.
Data Nugget: Ready for GDPR?
Not too many business leaders feel prepared for the potential impacts of the European Union's privacy regulations.
Membership Memo: Map Their Journey
Take a cue from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and track how your members move.
Rules of Engagement: Make Change Happen
To break old habits, incentivize and reward your members.
Data Nugget: The Cost of Lapsed Members
Key takeaways as to why members decide not to renew.
Destination: Cincinnati
Ohio's third-largest city is sure to please attendees.
Meetings Memo: Guide and Seek
Yelp offers help to San Diego meeting attendees.
Books: Work Smarter
What makes a high performer tick? Morten Hansen's Great At Work breaks things down.
How I Got Here: Andrew Bronson, CAE
Andrew Bronson, CAE, an account executive at Svinicki Association Management, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, started his work life at a grocery store.
Career Coach: Is Board Service Right for You?
Questions to consider before taking a seat at the table.
Association Agenda: Our Voice Matters
Tax overhaul demonstrates role of association advocacy.
Brought to You By … Fıreplaces
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 fireplaces.
