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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Cost of Not Being You

Idea Architects

The Cost of Not Being You. "We William Stafford , " An Introduction to Some Poems " In his wonderful post , Joe Gerstandt asks if youve recently paid the cost of being you, of bringing your whole self into your relationships and making the contributions that only you can make. So yes, the cost of being you will sometimes be great.

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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

I recently had the good fortune to tour several Detroit sites with her as a committee chair for the aforementioned event. In an article I wrote in June 2002 for Associations Now , I encouraged readers to take a break from the daily firefighting we’ve come to expect and instead approach tasks with more reflection, strategy and collaboration.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Making Sponsorship Special Again

Idea Architects

their cash contributions to an event or program because they were. event or program that has a positive reputation. reduced cost courtesy of others’ doing the underwriting. need to pass on more of the real cost and finding members and customers. least for an individual event or program), ones requiring appropriate.

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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

Idea Architects

With many companies and nonprofits offering some degree of value under a freemium model , potential members and customers may only be more likely to invest in the cost of membership only after becoming involved in some of the benefits of joining organization. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Conferences Aren't Serious About Networking Unless

Idea Architects

Association and corporate meetings continue to tout networking as one of their primary benefits, yet the events demonstrate hardly any intentional design to increase the connections that participants seek. Here are a few woefully obvious, yet still underutilized, tactics for doing so that cost next to no time or money. Dec 2002 (6).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

If youre interested in trying this approach, two free or low-cost online software options are IdeaScale and Skild. Following these posts has offered a rare behind the scenes look at the ongoing deliberations involved in producing a major event. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3).

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Facilitation Friday #9: Build Capacity to Accomplish More

Idea Architects

Facilitators see structure as a means to an end not as the end itself or a turf to be protected at all costs. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Mar 2003 (1). Feb 2003 (3). Jan 2003 (2). Popular Posts. We Are All Emerging Leaders.