Eric Lanke

MAY 22, 2017

Spark Consulting is out with another white paper -- this one on the sometimes challenging topic of diversity and inclusion -- and it's another thought-provoking read for association CEOs. There was universal agreement on the returned value of embracing diversity and inclusion in our association and in our association's leadership.

Class 100

Class Wisconsin millennials Leadership 100

Mariner Management

JUNE 30, 2021

The main challenge associations face in our digital transformation initiatives is that digital transformation is an iterative process that includes both technologies and culture. Secure leadership support and a funding commitment. Recruit your team. Which sounds, if not easy, then at least simple. So why aren’t we doing it?

Maine 62

Maine Technology Social Media Strategy 62

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

WBT Systems shared some depressing statistics about the percentage of leadership positions held by women. Read their ideas for how associations can help support and train women on the path to leadership. Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter at Human Workplaces released a new white paper on a maturity model for workplace culture.

Raleigh 259

Raleigh Review Class Education 259

Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

The main challenge associations face in digital transformation initiatives is that digital transformation is an iterative process that includes both technologies and culture. And that means we need to be on the lookout for the tools and technologies that will enable us to change. Secure leadership support and a funding commitment.

Case Study 52

Case Study Technology millennials Strategy 52

Virtual

APRIL 2, 2015

Technology associations based on standards efforts share many common goals and challenges. What if the burning issue that brings a set of founders together is more about overcoming a negative market perception and less about the technology itself? A hot list was developed and a cross vendor recruiting plan initiated.

Tools 100

Tools Technology Proposal System 100

Eric Lanke

MARCH 19, 2012

Leadership. If you followed me when I blogged at The Hourglass Blog , you know that I previously chaired their Innovation Task Force, and was the lead author on the White Paper on Innovation for Associations that the Task Force published. Eric Lanke. Association executive and author. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Innovation Proposal Committee 100

Associations Now

MAY 17, 2017

The biggest takeaway for membership teams: As you work to recruit, retain, and engage members, always be thinking about D+I. After the conference I spoke to Engel, who co-authored a white paper with Marts [PDF]. Target member recruitment to underrepresented groups.

Team 50

Team Recruiting Recruitment America 50