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Not just any top five list: Innovative and interactive learning formats according to you

Aaron Wolowiec

On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session comprised five different speakers – each delivering one of five top Michigan meetings trends in five minutes or less.

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Strategy + Innovation: Watchwords for 2018

.orgCommunity

For 2018, we think there are two words that should define the focus of associations: strategy and innovation. Instead, we are suggesting ongoing, mindful strategic thinking throughout the organization. Innovation. This leads to our second watchword for 2018: innovation. But how far behind can you avoid lagging?

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8 Award-Winning Success Stories from Super Forum 2018

Higher Logic

Reviewing posts, prompting responses when needed, assisting community members, and keeping threads organized. Most Creative Use of Higher Logic Platform: The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Their mission is to nurture lifelong relationships with and among current and future Michigan alumni. Highlights.

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Sharing our Great Ideas

Aaron Wolowiec

Likewise, many of the ideas garnered at this conference can be immediately tweaked and applied to your own organization. It’s confusing to know who to listen to and how it all applies to our organizations. Donna Oser, director of executive search services, Michigan Association of School Boards.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

At.orgCommunity’s recent Innovation Summit, Sharon explored how Blue Ocean Strategy can help you bypass the sharks and find your way to offering unique and powerful member value. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based team was motivated by the desire to find solutions for struggling businesses like the Detroit automobile producers.

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Ngage Management Grows by 7 New Employees, 4 Serving as Association Directors

Ngage Management

In their various roles, they each provide strategic leadership and direction to the organizations and boards they serve and oversee programs, membership, and operations on behalf of their clients. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University.

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Associations: Why failing matters more than ever

Association Success

As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation. This is part of what associations are built on,” said Donna Oser , President and CEO of the Michigan Society of Association Executives. “We

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