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labor organization
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Mechanics of Association Mergers
In her 15-plus years as president and CEO of Consensus Management Group, Linda J. Shinn, FASAE, CAE, has…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Learning: Alan Gregerman on Talking to Strangers
Why you should listen to people you don’t know, according to The Necessity of Strangers author Alan Gregerman
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Do Members Join for Your Mission?
The success of mission-driven companies like Chipotle show how associations can transform their missions from mere marketing slogans…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: What’s Holding Back That Dues Increase?
What happens when you avoid increasing your dues---for the wrong reasons. Also: the value of a social media…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
I Can’t Live Without My… Trello
Create boards and action cards to keep track of goals and to-do lists with this web-based project management…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Pick Up the Cultural Pace
A big question on cultural change—how long is too long? Also: careful when calling yourself a “catalyst.”
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
How A Circus Association Walks the Tightrope of Member Communication
With a range of member demographics spanning kids to adults, the American Youth Circus Organization decided to change…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
3 Lessons: Think, Ask, Lead With Celia Besore, CAE
Celia Besore, CAE, executive director and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, stays on course by testing her…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Enterprise Social Networks: A Chicken-and-Egg Problem
A shakeup involving one of Microsoft’s biggest acquisitions, Yammer, highlights something of a truism about enterprise social networks:…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
New In Town? Here’s a Strategy for Gaining Support at Your New Gig
When she was hired as the new executive director of the Wood Component Manufacturers Association in April 2013,…
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Social Media Roundup: You Are What You Tweet
Another cautionary tale for association pros deeply involved with social media, regardless of whether the context is personal…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Membership Model: Why Counting Members Isn’t Always Useful
If you overhaul your association's membership model, what was a "member" before may be something totally different after.…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategic Plan: Don’t Stay Stuck on Autopilot
The dangers of a reflexive leadership style. Also: Don't forget the strategy in your strategic plan.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Special Forces Association’s New Operation: Attract Younger Members
With an aging membership and an eye on its future, the Special Forces Association is looking to attract…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Secret Dens: Chat With Your Co-Workers, Anonymously
Privacy-minded social network Secret wants to bring its approach to the workplace. Also: why you should go all-in…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
An Old-School Method for New Member Engagement
When one association saw an influx of new, younger members, one of its primary engagement tactics was decidedly…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Rules of Engagement: New Members, New Energy
Wider eligibility calls for fresh member engagement methods.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
App-Based Drivers Association: Seattle-Area Uber Drivers Organize
With regulations for app-based ride services looming in Seattle and with concerns rising over the companies’ business practices,…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Your Organizational Process Matters
How inconsistencies can lead to major headaches when dealing with member data. Also: How one association handles advocacy…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Thursday Buzz: How to Keep the Visionary In Check
They may be brilliant, but they can be quite frustrating, too. Some thoughts for communication managers for ensuring…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Chemistry Teachers Get Their Own Association
Chemistry is the only science without a national teachers association. The American Chemical Society has a formula to…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: Membership Rewards Keep Annoyance at Bay
Cross Slate's palm with silver, and an old web annoyance is gone. Plus: your board as an association…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Nosy Member Engagement: Get Your Nose Into It
Why taking a nosy approach might be the perfect strategy for building member engagement. Also: A reminder that…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
The Art of the Retirement Announcement
A transition at the top can be traumatic for an association’s staff and volunteers. Giving them time to…
