The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Barriers to Innovation in the Association World. In one of my last posts I shared the principles of innovation weve drafted as part of the "innovation for associations" white paper being written by the WSAE Innovation Task Force. But many associations approach risk from a decidedly conservative perspective.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

A Prescription for Innovation. This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. • Innovation is using technology to streamline operations and deliver new services.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Principles of Innovation. The fourth meeting of the WSAE Innovation Task Force was held on July 16, 2010. For those of you new to this conversation, Im heading up an effort for my state society to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community. Im also blogging about it here.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. good design is innovative. good design is innovative. So heres a funny story.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Clinic of Innovation. Heres another fascinating post about innovation from the HBR blog. It describes the first-of-its-kind "Clinic of Innovation" at Oslo University Hospital--an internal unit within the hospital that is set-up to work like an outpatient health clinic.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

The Innovation Hub for Associations. Ive been blogging about my work with the Innovation Task Force of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives for a while now. Its called the Innovation Hub for Associations , and can be accessed here. The core of the site can be found under the "Innovation Model" tab. at 9:18 PM.

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Together with follow up interviews from some of the largest European-based associations, MCI developed a white paper designed to address some of the key outcomes from the study. Constantly innovate. Communicate constantly to all key stakeholders. Education (5). Develop new initiatives and revenue streams.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

“Connecting With Government Customers in an Era of Event and Travel Restrictions,” a new white paper by Market Connections and Boscobel Marketing Communications, reports that federal employees are going to fewer events, agencies are running fewer events, and contractors and other stakeholders are feeling the effects. “We

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Nimble AMS describes how an AMS helps membership teams better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver an optimal online experience and personalized communications and content. Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Lockrey Communications.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Here’s one for the accidental project managers. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. CAE credit.

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Association Adviser

OCTOBER 13, 2016

More than half (54 percent) of the executives who took part in our annual association communication benchmarking study felt their organization’s inability to generate non-dues-revenue (NDR) was a serious or significant challenge — up substantially from 2015. Executive education is another hot growth area. 2015. ** 11%.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

In my last post , I talked about something I called the Catch-22 of innovation. Your association wants to deliver new innovative products that meet the needs of your members, so you ask and poll them incessantly about their needs, wants and desires. Labels: Innovation , Umair Haque , WSAE. Communication. Innovation.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

Dont Wall Yourself Off From Your Community. This is part two of my reaction to Jeff De Cagnas excellent article on business model innovation for associations in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now. The WSAE white paper on innovation calls this understanding the mind of your community. Image source.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 29, 2011

In fact, instead of just complaining about the flew, it makes me want to jump in and help correct it since I am invested in the larger community and what it is trying to accomplish. Communication. Innovation. Principled Innovation. Thoughts on Association Education. Good and Bad Lessons for Association Innovation.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

There is value in what hes doing -- connecting members, providing job posting services for employers and hosting some educational opportunities. Develop sound communications tools This can range from a printed or email newsletter to a simple website. Here are some other resources: ASAE White Paper: Starting an Association.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

I navigated a world of suits and Dilbert-esque arguments over policies, procedures and white papers. She worked her way up from receptionist to executive director, switched directions to passionately pursue developing her skills as an educational content specialist and is now a consultant. communications. (4). advocacy.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. I’m happy to see this issue getting more attention in our community, and much of the credit goes to Samantha Evans, CAE , who has become an accessibility resource for so many on ASAE Collaborate and elsewhere. Online education.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 1, 2012

But it is also theme of a panel that I’m moderating at the Innogive Conference on Monday, April 2 that will focus on how this trend is and will continue to impact nonprofits’ communication strategies. He works with organizational leaders to expand their sense of what is possible online and to innovate and succeed.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. For Jeff’s first post on why innovation is critical to the future of associations, go here. For an introduction to this dialogue, go here.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Management book after study after thesis after white paper on leadership has never even come close to detailing what an organization could or should be like the fiction of Star Trek does. You cant have innovation without it. communications. (4). community. (3). education. (1). education. (1).

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