Idea Architects

JUNE 11, 2012

Speaking at a leadership conference for volunteers this weekend, I was reminded why some organizations struggle to get volunteers. If your mindset and systems are based on having long-term employees (i.e., If your mindset and systems are based on having long-term employees (i.e., Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3).

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Idea Architects

MAY 21, 2012

What if the these percentages are not because of some predetermined tendency of the way individuals act, but is instead a logical result of the systems and processes we put into place? You might just find that 80% of your systems are focused on enabling only 20% of your potential participants or contributors. Dec 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

JUNE 17, 2012

The time has come for any organization using volunteers to pre-qualify them with self-guided virtual tutorials they can take to amass the basic information required for effective involvement. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3).

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Spark Consulting

MARCH 13, 2015

Their basic thesis is that the environment in which our organizations operate has changed – we have to move faster, with less hierarchy and more sharing of information, and learn how to be digital native institutions. Fortunately, the Millennials, the generation born between 1982 and 2004, can help us. Sounds hard, right?

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Virtual

JULY 2, 2014

Our influential technology-focused client organizations helped us succeed. The organization published its first specification, CompactPCI ® , soon after launch. PICMG is a great example of a standard-setting organization that has never sat on its laurels and continues to bring innovation to market.

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 17, 2011

I think we need to reframe the way many organizations currently view volunteers. In short, we would organize the enterprise for 100% volunteering. But in creating the system to enable and support it, we would most likely diversify the number and perspectives of people volunteering and the ways in which they contribute.

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Idea Architects

MAY 7, 2012

The Systems Thinker , September 2003. “To live with courage in any work or in any organization, we must know intimately the part of us that does not give a damn about the organization or the work. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2).

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 11, 2012

Most organizations can probably identify a handful (say 6-12) of what I call perma questions. Once youve finalized your organizations list of perma questions, you should (1) incorporate them into regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, etc., (2) Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. What knowledge or expertise could help us make the best decision, who has that knowledge (both inside and outside the group involved in the discussions and the organization itself), and how can we access their potential contributions?

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Idea Architects

JULY 9, 2012

When we speak of individual values and belief systems, we simply cannot make sweeping generalizations like the world will never be the same. Just as we emphasize the 3Rs in our educational system, so might we want to emphasize 3Rs in our leadership efforts: relationships, relevancy, and reflection. Things are the same. Relationships.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 2, 2012

Doing so helps the group become aware of the interdependent nature of their actions, what Barry Oshry calls, " seeing the system.". Such leaders frequently ask group members,“Given the results we are trying to produce and the current environment, are we best organized to do so?” Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3).

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When partnerships, management teams, and organizations build communities, they tap into a greater and deeper reservoir of courage, wisdom, and productivity.” “In most vital organizations, there is a common bond of interdependence, mutual interest, interlocking contributions, and simple joy.” Dec 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

MAY 16, 2012

In this edition, explore resources for interdisciplinary thinking and mind expansion, gain insights into alternative learning approaches and the increasingly rapid disruption of exiting educational systems and institutions, and consider one approach for engaging the wisdom of the crowd in an old-school fashion. Dec 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 19, 2012

“ —"The Downside of the ‘Prevent Defense," The Systems Thinker , September 2003. ” Meyerson does an excellent job exploring how people act as tempered radicals in organizations and bring about change by revealing parts of their authentic selves. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1).

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

A mindmap can be a great one-page handout for a workshop or one-page representation of an organizations strategic framework. If you for some reason must flipchart the key output of a session, create a color-coded system in your mind to distinguish different pieces of content (i.e., Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3).

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Its sad that encountering that was such a shock to my system. And while all of my examples have come from hotels, the principle of basic functionality applies to every business, every organization, every product or service. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4).

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

All of those bins take time to move through the system, they then stack up on the other end, and require extra time for TSA to restock them. Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3). May 2004 (5). Jan 2004 (3). Sep 2005 (2).

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Idea Architects

MARCH 23, 2012

Systems thinking makes a wonderful distinction between observations (the facts of what is happening) and inferences (your interpretation or judgment about your observations). Dec 2004 (1). Nov 2004 (3). Oct 2004 (1). Sep 2004 (4). Aug 2004 (4). Jul 2004 (2). Jun 2004 (3). May 2004 (5).

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 5, 2021

These rituals also help me set-up systems for consistent reflection and positive habit change throughout the new year. Writing and Blogging: I’ve been writing Beth’s blog since 2004. In 2020, the pandemic accelerated the digital journey for many organizations.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 3, 2012

Not everyone who reads this blog is a member of ASAE or a professional organization, so to make the most of this post, think of an organization you care about, perhaps one you contribute to financially or as a volunteer. Whenever I say ASAE, you think of the organization of your choice. Don’t get me wrong.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 4, 2012

Is your organization offering learning opportunities that are based on an outdated model? Or have you positioned your organization to offer learning opportunities that are proven to be successful today and align with your participants’ learning? 2004 To Present. Similarly, some organizations perpetuate cultures of fear.

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Leading Learning

MAY 24, 2022

During those 15 years, we’ve worked with a lot of organizations, done a lot of research, published hundreds of articles and podcasts along with numerous reports , hosted more than a hundred Webinars , and run multiple events , online and off. The Spread of Social. The E-learning Cost Cliff.

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.orgCommunity

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Because members define the future of the organization, digital tools must be identified based on a deep understanding of their wants and needs. The element that connects these roles and helps organizations succeed is a laser focus on improved customer experiences. Are we preparing for new AI and voice-activated delivery systems?

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Associations Now

JULY 14, 2015

As the web-based home of nonprofit and charitable organizations, the.org top-level domain has meant a lot to associations over the last 30 years. million registrants later, the.org domain continues to give a voice to organizations and individuals working on behalf of the greater good,” Brian Cute, CEO of PIR, said in a statement.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 29, 2013

million jobs between 2004 and 2010—a period when businesses with more than 500 employees were responsible for a net loss of 1.8 For microbusinesses striking out on their own, having a support system in a larger organization could prove immensely valuable. million jobs. Let us know your take in the comments.

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Associations Now

MAY 25, 2016

That is, until you consider the timing of the overtime rule change in the past: As The Washington Post noted, the overtime rule hadn’t been changed since 2004 , and the coming change will be just the third adjustment to the salary threshold in 40 years. Scott Woodhead, CAE, director of member relations, told me in 2014.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 4, 2014

The first order of business was to transform what was founded in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) credentialing organization for approximately 50,000 yoga teachers into a full-fledged 501(c)(6) association, complete with member benefits, events, and advocacy efforts. “Everybody has some input on the system,” Karpel says.

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SCD Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Especially because a similar labor issue cancelled the entire 2004-05 National Hockey League (NHL) season. About 20 years ago, two affiliated national organizations (working for the same industry) moved from partners to a feud that lasted more than a decade. 1 organization in the industry. But they and the organizations lose.

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Thanks For Playing

DECEMBER 27, 2011

When I was actively supporting the CAE study program (2004 - 2010), we used to tell candidates to plan to answer questions on the exam from the perspective of a 65 year old white man. I hate to even suggest this because it will enflame those who equate diversity with a quota system, but metrics do matter and get people's attention.

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Associations Now

MARCH 27, 2014

This decision clears the way for other FBS [Football Bowl Subdivision] football and Division 1 basketball players at private schools within the NCAA to organize.”. Their actions will improve the lives of the current and future generations of college athletes. ” The NCAA’s Take. ” Potential Next Steps.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 16, 2013

Dues-based organizations of all shapes and sizes are wrestling with ways to stay relevant and competitive in a world where potential members put you through the wringer before they’ll commit to joining (and staying onboard). And the organization will soon be adding a full-time sponsorship account manager to oversee all of its relationships.

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Trade Association CEO Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

may be responsible for the network, hardware and operating systems but they should only be consultants and support for the applications necessary to run your organization. I thought I knew a lot after 24 years in association management but taking the role of CEO in 2004 opened my eyes to a wide new world of challenges.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

That is the assumption that two-day strategic planning retreats have when they are organized to create a three-to-five year plan for an organization. A truly strategic plan is based on the same principles as a budget - an evidence-based prediction of what might happen and how the organization could respond. " Agreed.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

If you’ve got the right technology in place, your systems and processes can be more automated so that people can truly check out for a little bit and not have to always be plugged in. I’m really, really excited about that piece for not only the finance department, but also for the executives as a whole in the organization.

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 6, 2011

Some of us are staying in but want to creatively question every aspect of the current system writ large without being accused of blasphemy. I have to organize outside of ASAE to actively pursue campaign finance reform in opposition to Citizens United and net neutrality because I dont think ASAE is being aggressive enough on either issue.

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Off Stage

AUGUST 10, 2011

” An MLS manager said, “ I wrote an essay on this topic back in 2004…nothing has changed.” In other words, you need to keep solving the problem over and over again, because it arises from a natural tension between individual brokers and the collective organization working on their behalf.

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AssociationChat

JUNE 28, 2020

American Medical Association Opposes US Suspension of WHO Funding (source: Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security) April 15, 2020 – “During the worst public health crisis in a century, halting funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a dangerous step in the wrong direction that will not make defeating COVID-19 easier.

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