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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative.

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Books like The Medici Effect , by Frans Johannson, and Where Good Ideas Come From , by Steven Johnson, confirm what weve long known: innovation in one field often occurs when an idea from another is associated into a new context.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: My Simple Business Blueprint

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. I dont try to get a certain # of clients or hit certain revenue targets. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4).

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MemCom Awards – could you be a winner?

Optimist Consulting

Finally, back up your entry with compelling customer endorsement or case studies which prove how solutions have really solved pain points, driven improvements or savings, and/or increased sales or revenue. Build a relationship with the awards bodies.

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Thinking and thriving

Aaron Wolowiec

Jeff De Cagna, founder of Principled Innovation LLC. To start us off, I spoke with Jeff De Cagna , founder of Principled Innovation LLC. As I wrote last week, this month I’ll be exploring some shifts in association management that some might say are extreme. Q: You’re speaking at ASAE’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta next month.

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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

.orgCommunity

Identifying new markets and sources of revenue – relying too heavily on dues revenue can be catastrophic for associations. Diversifying the revenue base is essential to prepare for upcoming generations who don’t feel a traditional affiliation with their professional association. In this excerpt from our book, Association 4.0—Positioning

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Making Sponsorship Special Again

Idea Architects

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. in order to generate extra revenues. Dec 2002 (6). Nov 2002 (4). Sep 2002 (2). Aug 2002 (3). Jul 2002 (3). Jun 2002 (2). May 2002 (4). Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects.

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Game Plan 2014: Seeing Around the Corners

Association Adviser

Most associations agree non-dues revenue is essential, but our research shows very few ask advertisers and sponsors for their input. Plotke lamented that associations tell her non-dues revenue is more important than ever. Can associations improve their IQ (innovation quotient)? Not using Innovation Science.