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Facilitation Friday #29: Six Questions for Decision-Making

Idea Architects

Tools like decision-making grids or Edward deBonos Six Thinking Hats can help ensure thorough consideration of alternatives an evaluation of the selected options using common criteria. Regardless of the tools used or process selected, some of the core questions facilitators must help groups answer include: 1. Dec 2002 (6).

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Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event

Association Adviser

Text polling is an inexpensive and easy tool for presenters to use before, during and after a talk. ” I have incorporated text polling into several association presentations during the last few years, and it has been a great tool to use before, during and after my talks. Dana Plotke leads the marketing efforts for Naylor, LLC.

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Expos Returning to Philadelphia After Labor Contract Changes

Associations Now

The prior agreement, passed in 2002 and extended in 2013, had raised concerns for organizations holding events, many of which had given the convention center low marks. In the past, that rule proved controversial and resulted in the convention center losing shows.).

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

What surprised us most in 2013? Yet our research shows that very few associations— just 1 percent of respondents to our 2013 association benchmarking study—”embrace advertiser input when setting their content and communications strategy.” Many associations lack member communication plans that are fully integrated.