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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

Despite bad press, Detroit offers countless examples of what’s working. 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: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

In this edition, explore examples of crowdsourcing in action, experiments in new forms of management, and a case of learning driven by a behind-the-scenes look at conference planning. Other examples include M y Starbucks Idea and Dells IdeaStorm. 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

Here are a few woefully obvious, yet still underutilized, tactics for doing so that cost next to no time or money. Great examples, and while they may not be particularly novel, it's remarkable how often we overlook these kinds of touches when organizing events. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2).

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Labor Tensions Cause Port Headaches for Retail, Manufacturing Industries

Associations Now

The projected cost, per day, of a 10-day port shutdown on the West Coast, according to an estimate supplied by global management consulting firm Kurt Salmon on behalf of the National Retail Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers. In 2002, after a 10-day work stoppage at the ports, President George W.

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Opening the Door to Government Members

Associations Now

Take, for example, the National Defense Industrial Association, which has more than 85,000 members in the defense and national security community. In 2002, NIDA set a goal to bulk up government membership by piloting a free, three-year government membership category with the option to renew as a dues-paying member. “We

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Advocating from Afar: Virtual and Remote Grassroots Advocacy

Beekeeper Group

The Dirksen, Hart, and Russell Senate Office Buildings and Ford and Longworth House Office Buildings weren’t cleared for entry until the end of January 2002, three months later! Or, perhaps airfare and hotel rates during fly-in season are cost prohibitive. Advocacy Academies.

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How to Produce Association Rock Stars for 100 Years and Beyond

Association Adviser

What other exciting, cost-effective and accessible electronic formats are out there that will show how GSAE is a nurturing environment that provides the skills professionals need to be better at their jobs? Wendy earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in June 2002.

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