Eric Lanke

JANUARY 1, 2018

It was inspired by the take-down of strategic planning in Humanize , and in it I pledge to stop using that term to describe the messy, constantly evolving process my association uses to determine our direction and set our objectives. How can you possibly chart a course of action for an entire year? Is there any room for adjustment?

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Course Team Process 100

Delcor

APRIL 10, 2020

Staff store files and information according to consistent guidelines. This group’s charter will be to gather input from colleagues and draft the standards and guidelines for staff to follow when they communicate and collaborate. What does successful digital workplace look like? Every digital workplace is different.

How To 64

How To Guidelines Email Marketing Team 64

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. AMS considerations. Content audit.

Indiana 221

Indiana Review Education Conference 221

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 9, 2020

WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” Program Manager, Virtual. Join us to engage in organic dialogue with your fellow association consultants. Jay Karen, CAE, chief executive officer, National Golf Course Owners Association.

Utah 370

Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 26, 2016

It was inspired by the take-down of strategic planning in Humanize , and in it I pledge to stop using that term to describe the messy, constantly evolving process my association uses to determine our direction and set our objectives. How can you possibly chart a course of action for an entire year? Is there any room for adjustment?

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Team Process Video 100

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It includes questions about the impact of the pandemic on strategy, pricing, etc. Join us for this strategy session to learn more about diversifying funding streams through philanthropic approaches, increasing revenue generation beyond earned income models, and improving income projection from untapped and under-used sources.

Blended Learning 300

Blended Learning Revenue Conference Technology 300

Reid All About it

MARCH 31, 2017

I’ll be off the grid except for sharing photos on Facebook (of course!) Presenter: David Epstein, content marketing manager, Bizzabo. Mobile Learning: A Practical Strategy. They want to be able to complete full courses, prep for board exams, and earn their certificate – all on their mobile devices. Tue 4/4 at 2 p.m.

Raleigh 150

Raleigh DC Washington Charlotte 150

Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

The Demise of REM and Association Management. We are surrounded by messages about "getting our heads in the game" and "staying the course," and "up with people, you can do it!" Will they change course and redirect resources when the opportunities present themselves? Life changes course. Life is messy.

Innovation 100

Innovation United States Course Association Management 100

GlowGlobally

JANUARY 30, 2009

global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Profiting from Green Meeting Strategy – Beyond the Feel Good » Jan. Profiting from Green Meeting Strategy – Beyond the Feel Good » Jan. Good Meeting Strategy Reduces Risk Abroad. GrowGlobally.org.

Strategy 60

Strategy United States Cost Revenue 60

Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

You can script the formation of strategy. Whats happening now and what does that tell us about where the association should go next. This is where our illustrious leaders head off to their strategy retreats to develop their carefully laid plan that is then distributed to the worker bees for flawless execution.

Guidelines 100

Guidelines Process Maryland Strategy 100

Association Subculture

JANUARY 19, 2010

Is the executives perspective important when identifying future leaders of the association? Sure, if certain guidelines are met. I used to have the National Association of Parliamentarians on speed dial.) Of course they should and in fact, your bylaws should reflect their use. Of course not.

Leadership 100

Leadership Course Committee United States 100

Association Adviser

JUNE 29, 2016

AA: Do have other special strategies for connecting with your NextGen members, staff and volunteers? MD: Keeping the association relevant for the younger generation of members is Job No. AA: What do you enjoy most about association work? 1 for a lot of our chapters. MD: It’s like having three jobs in one.

Georgia 107

Georgia Louisiana Jacksonville America 107

Higher Logic

DECEMBER 22, 2015

How did you get into community management or become involved in your online community? Matt Coffindaffer, CAE (ASAE): I started in community management by virtue of association management for eight years, bringing a really broad perspective (what you need when at the helm of communities). It’s all there.

Social Media 120

Social Media Library Resources Guidelines 120

Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

As you know from my last blog post, I recently experienced the Groundhog Day Effect when reading about different topics in association management published in books back in 1985 but which could have been written yesterday. Not only are our associations in a state of flux, so are our employment practices. Im still waiting.

Education 100

Education United States Leadership Association Management 100

Reid All About it

MARCH 13, 2020

What did we have on the side, besides mashed potatoes, for the coq au vin—greens, of course! Join a two-hour dive into the key challenges, crisis management strategies, and solutions needed for meetings and events. Learn how to adopt a new learning strategy that aligns with today’s learners. Not complaining!

DC 44

DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Rapid Chapter Expansion – Beware of excited yips around conference rooms that sound like, “Of COURSE we need a chapter in Yreka, population 7,368!” The undisciplined pursuit of more is a heady mixture of danger and daring and often includes stifling dissent, pie eyed optimism and coping strategies (i.e.,

Recruiting 100

Recruiting Recruitment Leadership Revenue 100