Tag
Leadership
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: These Companies Set the Standard for Leadership
A new study by Chally Group Worldwide reported in Chief Executive magazine finds that the best companies to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Should You Go “Speed Dating” for Board Members?
Board recruitment is still a struggle at associations. A recent event offers a lesson in the virtues of…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
How the Bitcoin Foundation Defended a Currency Under Fire
The cryptocurrency has a rough road ahead after the shutdown of its most prominent exchange, but the Bitcoin…
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Bar Association Raises Concerns About NSA Spying Efforts
The revelation that protected communications between an American law firm and the Indonesian government were intercepted by a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Foreign Service Association Issues New Ambassador Guidelines
As part of a strategic plan, the association suggested several criteria for nominating and confirming ambassadors. They come…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Workplace Lessons From the NFL’s Efforts Against Racism
A nonprofit named for the first black coach in NFL history says efforts to ban a racial slur’s…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
National Guard Association Pushes Back on Defense Department Cuts
The association that represents the interests of the National Guard says that the Defense Department's plan to cut…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
PA Court Reporters Lend Fast Fingers to Flight 93 Oral History Project
Hundreds of hours of interviews need to be transcribed for the National Park Service’s Flight 93 Oral History…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Association Gives “12 Years a Slave” a Place in the Classroom
Thanks to a deal brokered by Montel Williams with the National School Boards Association, the Oscar-nominated film will…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Globalization: Leading Members in a (More) Global Economy
How can association leaders best serve their increasingly global members? Two new studies suggest a few paths.
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Team Cohesion: Together, Everyone Achieves More
Improving team cohesion one question at a time. Also: tips on how to tackle unruly projects.
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Gold-Medal Hiring Tactics
Learn some tips on hiring Olympic-caliber employees, the most driven and distinguished top performers. Also: A closer look…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
LGBT Groups Help Facebook Develop Custom-Gender Tool
Facebook worked with a number of LGBT advocacy groups to compile a list of more than 50 terms…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Spotlights African-American Literacy in February
The National Council of Teachers of English is sponsoring the 25th annual African-American Read-In program, focusing on literacy…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
American Dental Association: Get Kids Brushing Early, Prevent Cavities
Last week, the American Dental Association encouraged broader age range for the use of fluoride toothpaste—a change that…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lunchtime Links: Be Your Own Social Media Guru
Becoming a social media expert may be more like riding a bike than hiring a consultant. Plus: Ways…
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Organizational StrategyVideoOver 5 years old
Get Your New Initiatives Off to a Great Start
Recognize instantly whether an initiative will succeed or fail at this 9:00--10:15 a.m. session on Monday, March 10…
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Zoo Associations Respond After Copenhagen Zoo Giraffe Killing
Trade groups representing zoos in Europe and the United States are speaking out after Copenhagen Zoo euthanized one…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Day We Fight Back: Rekindling a Viral Fire
A social media campaign to take on the NSA hopes to rekindle the spirit of a well-remembered online…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Changing Perceptions: LeanIn.Org Gives Stock Photos a New Image
Aiming to challenge the often stereotypical presentation of women in stock art, Sheryl Sandberg's LeanIn.Org has teamed with…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Market Demand: Nailing Down the Price
Trying to offer your members great educational content? Make sure you're pricing it according to market demand. Also:…
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A Gaffe With Impact: An AOL CEO’s 401(k) Saga Leaves a Mark
When CEO Tim Armstrong announced AOL was scaling back the company's 401(k) match offerings, he drew a slew…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Chris Christie and Leading Amid Controversy
"Bridgegate" has some saying Chris Christie shouldn't lead the Republican Governors Association. The discussion has as much to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Shaun White: When a Key Team Member Quits
When Olympic snowboarder Shaun White quit a key event just before the Sochi games, it forced his teammates…
