Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I would love to live Like a river flows, Carried by the surprise Of its own unfolding. Fluent by John O’Donohue from Conamara Blues (hat tip to Swiss Miss for sending this poem my way) Attendee attention. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us.

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Achurch

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and flexible workplace, organizations must act and innovate to stay relevant and competitive. Take a snapshot of your organization’s infrastructure: current operating mechanisms, the state of your technology , and areas for growth. Instead of “trusting your gut” or using data sometimes—develop a strategy.

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Strategy Organization Technology Resources 83

Spark Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2018

That’s the topic of the latest Spark whitepaper, Steal Like a Fundraiser: Innovations in Cause-Oriented Fundraising for Associations. as an easy mechanism to count the number of times it’s been downloaded. as an easy mechanism to count the number of times it’s been downloaded. Creating and running outstanding campaigns.

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Minnesota millennials Case Study Innovation 150

Potomac Core

AUGUST 5, 2015

With so much new technology available, should associations develop an innovation strategy? If technology is a delivery mechanism to deliver impact on member business outcomes, then it’s an example of Association Outside In Innovation. Association Outside In Innovation? Association Outside In Innovation.

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Innovation eBook Member Engagement Technology 100

Achurch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you want to hold onto your culture carriers–don’t ignore these red flags. #1: 1: Constant firefighting What you see : A high-performing employee who always keeps the ship afloat. Manager POV : Monitoring email at all hours because something always needs their attention. Moving from task to task. Picking up other’s slack. Exhaustion.

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Achurch

MAY 4, 2022

Let’s dispel an innovation myth. Here’s one: innovation suffers if you can’t get everyone together in the office. The perception that innovation only happens when people are in the same room (i.e., Research points to increased potential for innovation and greater idea generation in a hybrid or remote workspace.

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Innovation Review Team Process 83

Spark Consulting

MAY 8, 2017

We know that increased diversity and real inclusion produce increased innovation, better decision-making, faster and more creative problem-solving, better outcomes, and an improved bottom line. as an easy mechanism to count the number of times it’s been downloaded. We know that D+I is the right thing to do.

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America Case Study millennials Innovation 150

.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the hefty price tag, the mechanics are meaningless without the philosophy, strategy, and culture that maximizes those tools. The willingness to see from a different perspective and the courage to innovate should also characterize your attitude to digital initiatives. Is there more to accomplish?

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Leadership Process LMS Technology 88

Spark Consulting

JUNE 18, 2014

Associations Now highlights some great recent events and studies that all point out: social media should not be used as just another broadcast mechanism where you (or your association) can shout about how great you are. Annoyed about Facebook’s ever-increasing page rank changes? We all start each day with the same 24 hours?

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Social Media Review Committee Innovation 150

Associations Now

JULY 16, 2019

And many associations currently seeing membership growth are tapping into the power of innovation and optimism about the future. This year’s survey found a correlation between associations with an innovation program and consistent year-over-year membership growth.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Make sure you go through this list before making any decisions about recording upcoming events. Gen Z education.

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InternetAssociation

APRIL 23, 2021

Studies have shown that a PRA is an ineffective mechanism for addressing privacy concerns. Litigation is extremely expensive for both businesses and consumers, and inevitably impacts business resources for innovation and job creation. High Compliance Costs. billion, costing businesses with less than 20 employees $20.5

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Florida California Cost Discount 91

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) didn’t let their assumptions about members get in the way of their learning business.

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Revenue Technology Innovation Social Media 195

Spark Consulting

JANUARY 29, 2014

Or, to put it another way, “ideas only arise by people thinking about causative mechanisms and using them to frame good questions.” Turns out, your friends ARE more popular than you (and probably richer and happier, too). Want happier staff members who stick with your organization? Create a culture of caring. also – YAY!

Social Media 150

Social Media Innovation Review Technology 150

Spark Consulting

APRIL 26, 2022

Mariner Management and billhighway recently released the third edition of their chapter benchmarking report , and I had the opportunity to interview Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle about it. Q: This is, I believe, the third edition of the chapter benchmarking report. What’s changed between this round of data collection and the previous two rounds?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Millennials and Gen Z are joiners but only if they believe the ROI your association offers is worth the short-term sacrifice to their budget. Virtual chapters: the solution to many of your membership challenges. Look before you leap! Ottawa, Ontario).

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Social Media Arizona millennials Proposal 170

Eric Lanke

AUGUST 20, 2012

image source I've mentioned previously that I'm leading another innovation effort for WSAE, something we're calling an Innovation Circle. But it is a fact that the more elaborate mechanisms for recognizing contributions are, in my experience, the easier ones to cement as part of the on-going processes of the organization.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association AI survey. Please participate in the ASAE 2024 Survey of Artificial Intelligence Awareness and Adoption. The survey report will benchmark key factors in AI adoption, including budgeting, training and hiring. Post-program campaigns. Membership.

Revenue 257

Revenue Strategy Member Engagement United States 257

Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Responding to the distressing lack of fluid power education in our nation's undergraduate mechanical engineering programs, we now have a way to engage students with a hands-on application of our technology. My association sponsors an undergraduate education program we call the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge. It's awesome.

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Innovation Team System Recruiting 113

Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

However, general impatience is also leading to innovations in terms of providing members with experiences that are highly personalized and compressing the time it takes to volunteer with or interact with your association. Things are going great.

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California Certificate Innovation System 100

InternetAssociation

MARCH 23, 2021

Our companies have proactively implemented clear policies, partnered with enforcement entities, and created transparent and innovative counterfeit reporting and prevention tools that allow third parties to identify and remove counterfeit items listed for sale on their platforms in a timely manner. Partnership with Rightsholders.

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DC Review Washington Report 52

Idea Architects

JULY 10, 2018

If your meetings are plagued by underwhelming results and lack the spirit needed to promote creativity and innovation, the following five practical pointers might help. If your meetings are plagued by underwhelming results and lack the spirit needed to promote creativity and innovation, the following five practical pointers might help.

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Innovation Process Social Media Report 60

Potomac Core

MARCH 22, 2016

In this case building a knowledge-based solutions environment through information sharing mechanisms drives the just in time value that members are seeking. Can positive association disruption reverse the fortunes for industry professionals and an organization? In a weak economic growth environment, it’s a daunting task.

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millennials America eBook Member Engagement 100

MemberClicks

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From understanding the basics of engagement to implementing innovative strategies, and measuring success, we’ve got you covered. Did you know that professionals in smaller organizations particularly identify member engagement, along with time and financial constraints, as their biggest challenges. What is Member Engagement?

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Member Engagement Strategy Social Media Newsletter 52

Eric Lanke

APRIL 2, 2012

Innovation. Leadership. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Monday, April 2, 2012. Every Organization Needs Two Values Statements. image source. So I finished reading Humanize on my last airplane trip a few days ago, and there are a few more things I want to say about it. Call the first your current values statement.

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Organization Proposal Sample Leadership 100

Principled Innovation

JANUARY 9, 2013

Governing mindset is more important than governing mechanics– When boards and other contributors think about the work of governing holistically, it creates more opportunity for meaningful transformation than does a focus on the minutiae of the governing structure.

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Innovation Resources Process Organization 100

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Starting to feel a little holiday stress? You’re not alone. MemberSuite suggests ways you can help your members (and yourself) deal with holiday stress. Note to self: it’s all doable. The 2020 predictions and trends articles are starting to appear.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

can help improve emergency services through its anonymous reporting mechanism. Supported by NAEMT, the Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Research in EMS, and a variety of other EMS groups—E.V.E.N.T. Supported by NAEMT, the Center for Leadership, Innovation, and Research in EMS, and a variety of other EMS groups—E.V.E.N.T.

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Tools Report System Innovation 40

Disciple Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Community building: Engaging with a community fosters customer loyalty and provides valuable feedback for innovation. Whether you are a coach, creator or business, starting a membership site can transform how you engage with your audience and create a recurring revenue stream. What is a membership site?

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Association Success

JULY 3, 2018

This lead to IT-staff interactions becoming a mechanism for strengthening the relationship between IT and the rest of the association. How our communication choices can pave the way for transformation Language matters. I often use language as a tool to spark cultural transformation. This small linguistic tweak had a fundamental impact.

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Team Communications Technology Tools 60

Eric Lanke

MARCH 19, 2012

Innovation. Innovation Circle on Member Engagement. Im leading another innovation effort for WSAE. 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.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Innovation Proposal Committee 100

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Learn about game element fundamentals and mechanics, strategies to increase participation and engagement, and considerations for planning a gamified fundraiser. Elizabeth and Shelly share the stories of some associations that are already doing that. Intrigued but not into reading a paper? Or, register for the webinar below. 1 CAE credit.

Social Media 150

Social Media New Jersey Tips Recruiting 150

Association Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Innovation is not easy. These tips on (sensibly) shaking things up will put you on the path to success at your association. Switching up working practices at associations that have existed for decades takes tenacity, especially if you have a relatively small sphere of influence. But we should never let complacency get in the way of progress.

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Case Study Tips Innovation Project 76

Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Innovation. Innovation Does Not Happen Online. Sometimes, they seem so strident in their demand for online interaction as a way to drive collaboration and innovative practice, its almost as if they think online communities are a prerequisite for innovation. You know that Im involved with WSAE and its innovation efforts.

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Innovation Member Engagement Leadership Proposal 100

Associations Now

OCTOBER 28, 2014

For associations, the tool it created, Mechanical Turk, could prove an effective way to do market research and manage important but tedious tasks. To this day, the innovation is proving immensely helpful for testing, getting opinions, and doing research. Admittedly, services like Mechanical Turk raise some ethical questions.

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United States Sample New York Guidelines 40

Thanks For Playing

AUGUST 23, 2012

I had the chance to sit down in a flash session facilitated by Jeff De Cagna and share thoughts with a bunch of association professionals who share the perspective that our lack of innovation is killing us, and it's time we did something about it. The Good: I love what ASAE has done with the volunteer committee structure. Hallelujah!

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Committee Dallas Texas Course 150

Associations Now

JUNE 27, 2016

A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from people, has a leading engineering group worried that innovation in the robotics space could be stunted. Could robots soon be regulated like people under European Union regulations? Turns out that’s already being discussed.

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