Principled Innovation

JUNE 3, 2013

Instead of trying to figure out how to extend the life of the existing paradigm, association leaders need to focus their attention on shaping the next one, specifically by building adaptive and resilient, i.e., thrivable, business models that do not depend on membership. Unfortunately, they are not the right questions.

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Principled Innovation

AUGUST 6, 2012

This fall, I will be releasing an executive briefing memo, building on the survey results, that will offer specific advice and guidance to association CEOs on how to advance their innovation efforts. Please sign up today for P.I.’s s new Serious Questions electronic newsletter! In preparation for ASAE's Annual Meeting next week, P.I.

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Principled Innovation

JANUARY 30, 2013

Participants will learn how to nurture new mindsets and apply “next practices” for more productive and generative business model thinking within their governing groups. From 10 am-12 noon, Jeff will lead a “deep dive” session that will help participants build the capacity of their boards to engage in business model stewardship.

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Principled Innovation

AUGUST 7, 2012

” Please visit the Associations Unorthodox page on the Principled Innovation site at www.associationsunorthodox.com to download the e-book, and learn more about how to join the Associations Unorthodox conversation. If you have any questions about Associations Unorthodox , please contact P.I. and provide details on your inquiry.

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Principled Innovation

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

. “RedRover is thrilled to have Jeff serving as the next chair of our Board of Directors.

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Principled Innovation

MARCH 25, 2013

Leaders need to understand the limitations of this approach and think about how to create value that does not depend on membership. Even in 2013, association business models based on membership rely heavily on dues revenue. This post originally appeared on the Associations Now Leadership Blog earlier this month.)

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Principled Innovation

APRIL 8, 2013

On the other hand, Maria Konnikova, author of Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes , argues for an emotionless form of “sterilized empathy” such as that practiced by the famous fictional detective: Usually, when we think of empathy, it evokes feelings of warmth and comfort, of being intrinsically an emotional phenomenon.

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