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JULY 11, 2016

The internet is filled with stories of organizations instituting radical changes to make employees more invested, happier, and thus more productive. There’s the company in Seattle that raised its minimum wage to $70,000, there’s WL Gore & Associates that eliminated a managerial hierarchy , and Whole Foods that publishes all of its employees’ salaries , which are based on work and abilities (the more able the employee, the higher the pay).

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Eric Lanke

JULY 11, 2016

Here's a secret. Leaders are filled with doubt. Why? Because their world is not linear. There is no outline or project plan for them to follow. Their world is comprised of an ever-growing number of spinning wheels, some intersecting with others, some spinning in narcissistic isolation, but all demanding attention. In that environment, it's not always possible to predict the consequences of any decision.

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Association Adviser

JULY 11, 2016

Early results of our unscientific reader poll show that one in four associations (26 percent) are now offering separate networking events for young leaders at their live events. While that may not surprise you, did you know that 23 percent of associations tell us they are inviting younger members to join their event planning committees? These tactics eclipsed the number of associations that are cultivating a social media presence during their live events (19 percent), offering awards for young p

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

With HR departments starting to embrace the technology, telemedicine is on track to see massive growth in 2016. According to a new American Telemedicine Association report, states are doing better than ever at lowering regulatory barriers to allow the practice. Are state policies starting to line up in favor of telemedicine as a mainstream, legitimate option for medical consumers?

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 11, 2016

They’re voting with their feet. It’s a common phrase. And one that we as conference organizers should pay attention to. And let’s not forget: after participants vote with their feet, they vote with their wallet. We often wonder if a topic or session is valid or valuable to our stakeholders. The answer is frequently painfully obvious—participants voted with their feet.

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Membership Marketing

JULY 11, 2016

I am pleased to announce the release of the 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report. It is now available to you as a download. This edition of the report represents the eighth consecutive year that Marketing General Incorporated (MGI) has produced this research which explores the membership marketing initiatives and outcomes of 828 distinct participating associations.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

When you’re on the go, there’s no guarantee there’ll be WiFi nearby, so be sure to have a backup plan. Also: A private community tool that’s getting some buzz. Stuff happens. The WiFi goes down at the event. You’re in transit and you get a message about something that needs to get fixed “RIGHT NOW.” So, what do you do?

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Beth Kanter

JULY 11, 2016

Pokemon Go , the latest installment in the best-selling Pokémon video game series, launched as a smartphone app using augmented reality. It became an overnight viral sensation and cultural phenomena. Perhaps its appeal is an escape from all the bad things that are happening the world right now. Rather than chaining game players to their computer screens inside their houses, it sends players roaming their neighborhoods and communities to play the game.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

Still smarting from criticism by the public and within the industry over a lack of diversity in the most recent batch of Oscar nominees, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is addressing the issue by inviting a significant number of minorities and women to become members. The academy doesn’t want an #OscarsSoWhite repeat. Addressing its diversity issue, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited a record number of filmmakers, performers, and related producers to j

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

The NBA Players Association is joining forces with tech moguls to help past and present basketball stars prepare for their future careers. The NBA Players Association is teaming up with Silicon Valley to assist retiring basketballers find a career after a life on the court. The union will host its inaugural NBPA Technology Summit next week, bringing past and present players together in San Francisco to learn more about the industry.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

The American Financial Services Association has created a digital campaign to help members and their customers advocate in the face of new proposed legislation. In response to a proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the American Financial Services Association launched a campaign to promote the importance of traditional installment lending.

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Associations Now

JULY 11, 2016

Celebrating employees’ work is always a good thing, but many organizations think of awards narrowly. It’s time for a broader approach. Awarding employees: So important to do, so many ways to do it wrong. It’s practically accepted wisdom that compensation alone is not going to improve an employee’s morale, or even in itself encourage people to stick around.

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