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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Four Innovation Lessons with.

Idea Architects

More than 10 years old, the ABC Nightline episode in which the innovation gurus from IDEO redesign the grocery store shopping cart still offers timeless insights about the innovation process. This field research yields more powerful learning than a committee continuing to study and perfect a lone pilot effort ever could. Dec 2002 (6).

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What Does the Process of Chapter Restructuring Look Like?

Chapter Chat

Since 2002, Peggy Hoffman and Peter Houstle at Mariner Management have been talking about the need for associations to take a hard look at their chapter model. This process requires digging deep and continually asking “Why” until you get to the less obvious issue underlying the problem. What’s the root problem? Why can’t you find them?

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Pre-Qualifying Volunteers

Idea Architects

It can fast track the purchase process. Committee service may or may not be an effective training ground for a board member. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Sunday, June 17, 2012. Pre-Qualifying Volunteers. May 2004 (5).

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The 4 myths about DELP

Association Advocacy Chick

When I was accepted into DELP in 2008, I was Director of Political Advocacy for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, had worked in the association community for 13 years and earned my MA in Government from Johns Hopkins University in 2002. Reality – DELP scholars serve on ASAE boards and committees.

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Flipped Volunteering: The Better Way to Invite and Engage

Idea Architects

We’ve been telling prospective volunteers about available leadership committees and positions and then asking if they are interested. Instead of pushing the standard list of committees, councils, and task forces, let’s first focus on learning about each and every member and then offering a customized invitation to engage.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Facilitation Friday #21: How to.

Idea Architects

The closing section of a facilitated effort should include a carefully calibrated mix of attention to both the content and process of what just took place. Individuals may want to briefly express their own thoughts about the group and its work, so you need to include a process for doing so in your final segment. Dec 2002 (6).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: When the Professional is Also.

Idea Architects

But it also means our organizations must thoughtfully manage those moments when members of the community are told no because of budget restrictions, a competitive program proposal process, or limited slots on certain committees for task forces. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).