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Labor Tensions Cause Port Headaches for Retail, Manufacturing Industries

Associations Now

This past weekend, the pain points for much of the retail industry weren’t anywhere near the stores. retail industry. The current conflict isn’t unique, nor is it the worst example of a supply-chain hiccup involving ports. In 2002, after a 10-day work stoppage at the ports, President George W. maritime trade.

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

In this edition, explore tools for environmental scanning and trend watching, examples of game dynamics being applied by real-world companies and associations, and a handy tool for tracking and maintaining personal productivity. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3).

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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. DELP scholars are professionals looking to make their mark in this industry.

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Kids Skate Free: Association-Managed Cause Marketing Campaign

SCD Group

Kids Skate Free represents a great example of a locally-initiated, association-managed cause marketing campaign that benefits a struggling industry. I love the strategic thinking behind Kids Skate Free! It demonstrates how associations can use cause marketing to enhance their members while benefitting a cause.

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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

61 % The increase in court decisions regarding noncompete agreements between 2002 and 2012, according to a study conducted for the Wall Street Journal by the law firm Beck Reed Riden LLP. The tech industry says a ban is needed to boost innovation, but business groups have a different take. Where Industry Groups Stand.

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Lunchtime Links: What Roger Ebert Taught Us About Engagement

Associations Now

What we admire about Roger Ebert’s social media engagement, and more, in today’s Lunchtime Links: A lost voice, found again: When Roger Ebert announced his thyroid cancer diagnosis in 2002 and lost his voice after a failed surgery in 2006, it seemed unlikely that he would continue to write. It’s all about building community.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

Facebook (founded 2004), LinkedIn (2002), and Twitter (2006) were still in their infancy at the point when we founded Tagoras, and sites like Instagram (2010) and TikTok (2016) had yet to come along. The Spread of Social.

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