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The World of Opportunities for AMCs: A YM Perspective

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It is an alarming trend we began to witness following the 2008 recession. Younger members, especially millennials, have experienced technology as a key component of their entire education experiences, have expectations that will put pressure on associations not investing in current technology. Social media/community.

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The Hourglass Blog: The GenX Bridge

The Hourglass Blog

And everyone thinks the Baby Boomers are self-absorbed workaholics” ( Gelston, 2008 ). We’ve been working on reinvigorating the association’s professional development programs, which has led to some lengthy discussions about technology and social networking with the appointed task force and the Board of Directors.

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Membership Wakeup Call for Associations

Association Adviser

Many associations tell us their membership is back to where it was before the 2008-09 downturn, perhaps even a bit better. Associations must adapt to shifting demographics, new communication platforms and changing member preferences. So why aren’t we popping the champagne corks? It’s cautious optimism at best. Here’s why. world on a 1.0

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The Hourglass Blog: A Lost Generation of Leadership?

The Hourglass Blog

The global economic meltdown of 2008 and 2009 was a crucible experience for them in that they recognize that the way we were going until then was headed for sheer destruction. link] "baby-boom-millennial-leadership"? Labels: Developing Millennial Leaders , Leadership , Pretending Gen X Doesnt Exist. Communication.

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The Hourglass Blog: Culture Change is Hard Work

The Hourglass Blog

That’s the first paragraph from a brief on a special report published by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2008. Communication. Developing Millennial Leaders. Millennials. Social Media. Baby Boomers. Encore Careers. For-Profit vs. Non-Profit. Generation Basics. Generation Jones. GenX Perspectives.