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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.20.19

Reid All About it

WBT Systems explains why shallow work (busywork) takes up way too much of our time instead of deep work that taps into our real brainpower and creates value. I love Alison Roman so imagine my delight when I see Samantha Whitehorne writing at Associations Now about meeting planning lessons based on Roman’s recent cookbook, Nothing Fancy.

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Culture Choices for Associations: People vs Process; Game Plan vs Blueprint

SCD Group

If your organization is like most others, it was built on the basis of what is called the scientific management theory, first developed fully by Frederick Taylor, a mechanical engineer, in the 1900’s. As my small association management company grew, I had to add “systems” to help run the business. But, I hated it.

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Paul Wright, Ed.D., Joins L&M

L&M Association Management

L&M is delighted to announce that in October of last year Paul Wright joined our staff as an associate executive and organizational strategist. Michaels LoBue and Majdalany are thrilled to have Paul join our staff as a resource to current and future clients in the areas of: Association Management. Legislative Advocacy.

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7 Tips for Protecting your Online Identity | Old Clayburn Association.

Old ClayBurn Association Management

Old Clayburn Association Management. Working with the world's top professional associations.   Someone successfully hacked into my Facebook account using a Mountainview, CA IP address and proceeded to impersonate me using my Facebook messaging and posting to Facebook friend's walls.  Skip to content.

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AE on the Verge: Can association executives ever skate to perfection?

AE on the Verge

Association management, meetings and mania. Can association executives ever skate to perfection? Because a big part of what we do in association management includes volunteers, yes, sometimes a problem could have a "people" aspect to it. Labels: association management tips. AE on the Verge.

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