Eric Lanke

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Holocracy strikes me as one of the latest buzzwords--representing a generalized concept of super-charged success that everybody wants but doesn't really understand. And lest you think I am being elitist, let me say up front that I put myself squarely into that camp. One definition of holocracy I've seen goes something like this: A flat organizational structure where each employee has the autonomy to choose what they work on, and has equal ownership over and a say in what’s created and delivered

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new survey by Advanced Solutions International shows that increasing member engagement is a key goal for membership executives. Adopting a strategy for measuring engagement is one way for associations to thrive. More members, satisfied members, better engaged members: Three objectives that all associations have every year. So, it’s no surprise that each was on the list of goals that matter most to 734 membership executives, according to new survey results from industry consultant Advanced Solu

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Is Twitter a community? For many, it’s a straightforward answer. Here’s the catch: not everyone agrees on what the right answer is. Some say ‘yes,’ some say ‘no.’. So what’s the deal? That brings us to the (digital) age-old question: what’s the difference between social media and online communities? Many people think they’re one in the same -- they both bring people together, right?

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

There’s an exciting new year ahead in information technology development, trends, and growth, CompTIA forecasts in its annual survey. Could 2016 be the year that tech experiments receive a full-fledged embrace from the enterprise? The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) , which represents thousands of information technology firms, thinks so.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Bots are evolving beyond programmer playthings and amusing jokes, and 2016 could be the year they steal the spotlight from mobile apps. Plus: The best grassroots marketing campaigns. Less complex than full-blown applications, but full of potential use cases, bots are finally having their day in the sun. Basically, they’re lines of code that can quickly answer queries, assisting in searches and decision-making.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Canada’s Electronic Recycling Association has teamed up with a Calgary-based nonprofit to give used laptops to refugee families that have recently immigrated to the region. Technology has been one of the biggest stories within the ongoing refugee crisis that’s leading hundreds of thousands of people to leave the Middle East for Europe and other countries.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Reconsidering a Sponsorship One issue that’s likely to come up as a result of the watchdog review is the Australian Open’s relationship with a bookmaking firm that officially sponsors the event. According to Reuters , Tennis Integrity Unit Chairman Philip Brook denied that any rules were violated at the event but said the relationship between the Open and the bookmaker would be investigated as part of the independent review.

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