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Speaking to Alabama Law Students about the Association World

Association Navigator

So I took an offer in 2000 to be the Director of Government Relations, for an association management company called The Roberts Group. Association management is an exciting and growing field. You can read more about the advantages of association management here. million of these in 2009.

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

Summary: A selection of thought-provoking websites from beyond the association management realm that offer new ideas for association executives. For a great example of gaming in action, watch this 8-minute video on how the New York Public Library engaged 500 people overnight in writing a book about its collections.

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AE on the Verge: Test Marketing Messages Online First

AE on the Verge

Association management, meetings and mania. Sunday, May 31, 2009. The New York Times has article about testing marketing messages and images online, then revising, before launching an expensive media / ad campaign. June 2, 2009 5:10 PM. Association Executive, seasoned, more well rounded than anyone thinks.

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Happiness is Contagious?

Association Okie

The September 13, 2009 New York Times Magazine had a fascinating article (www.nytimes.com) by Clive Thompson. Wow, think about the impact for those of us in association management. Thompson discuss a study conducted by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler on the impact social connections have on your life.

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The Hourglass Blog: Generational Herd Mentalities

The Hourglass Blog

A little while ago, Neil Howe called attention on his blog to a New York Times feature story about a 24-year-old Millennial who, even amidst the Great Recession, is living at home and turning down $40K job offers until just the right opportunity comes along. Association Management. ► 2009. (61). Baby Boomers.