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ASAE Announces Passing of CEO John H. Graham IV, FASAE, CAE

Associations Now

While no words can adequately express our deep sorrow at losing our leader, the ASAE team is profoundly grateful for the opportunity to know and work with John. Graham was a transformative leader for ASAE and a mentor to many in the association community.

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Leadership Limerick: Innovation Requires Many Contributions

Idea Architects

When it comes to innovation, too many people think of the lone genius who invents some breakthrough product, instead of a diverse team with each member contributing different perspectives and roles to create new value. At minimum, when forming project teams consider what strengths the work requires and what individuals possess them.

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Facilitation Friday #9: Build Capacity to Accomplish More

Idea Architects

Its definition of success also includes helping a group or team learn together so they might be more productive in the future. A great resource for this work is Norman Kerth's Project Retrospectives: A Handbook for Team Reviews. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: The Whole.

Idea Architects

To help contribute to the success of a team, project, or organization, individuals must possess a clear understanding of their specific roles and how their efforts connect with others efforts, as well as contribute to the overall results. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1). May 2003 (2). Apr 2003 (1).

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A Pioneer of the Virtual Frontier

Association Success

Back in 2003, I started working virtually before it became a relatively common practice. All the models work if you put the effort into creating a system that works for you and your team. What associations specifically are facing is the hesitation that comes from trying to manage a virtual team while creating a sustainable culture.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Beware of Binders Becoming.

Idea Architects

You can also think about creation and compliance as individual mindsets and skillsets when forming project teams. A recent post on ASAEs Acronym blog explored composition for innovative teams and IDEOs Tom Kelley discussed it in his book, The Ten Faces of Innovation. Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2). Aug 2003 (1).

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Facilitation Friday #5: Provide Leadership Without Taking the Reins

Idea Architects

Finally, when a group reaches higher stages of performance, the facilitative leader contributes from behind, offering insights and observations that add to the team’s evolving momentum. What are ways you provide leadership to groups and teams you facilitate without completely taking the reins? Oct 2003 (1). Sep 2003 (2).