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The Problem with Committees

Jamie Notter

The Problem with Committees. Here’s the problem with committees: They exist. He had written about an experience he had on a committee that wasn’t pleasant and was reflecting on how the Chair might have “lead” the committee differently. Committees, in that way, are miniature Boards.

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Eric Lanke: Which Committee Are You On?

Eric Lanke

Which Committee Are You On? You serve on two committees for this association--one of which you chair. Because this association has dozens of committees, you find the meetings for both of your committees scheduled at the same time at an association conference. Which committee meeting do you attend? image source.

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Eric Lanke: I Don't Want to Serve on Your Committee

Eric Lanke

Monday, May 14, 2012. I Dont Want to Serve on Your Committee. Here are some quick DOs and DONTs for your consideration: DONT send me a list of committees that have openings and tell me I have to respond by a deadline if I want to serve on any of them. DON'T have committees. Eric Lanke. Leadership. Innovation.

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Eric Lanke: Should Committees Report to the Board?

Eric Lanke

Should Committees Report to the Board? Should committees report to the board?" There are some committees whose jobs clearly relate to the governance of the association. The Finance Committee. The Nominating Committee. The Executive Committee. The Education Committee. The Membership Committee.

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Association Subculture: Times Like These - My 5 Terms for 2012

Association Subculture

Monday, January 2, 2012. Times Like These - My 5 Terms for 2012. Even though today is still technically a holiday, I feel like 2012 is officially underway and now its time to reveal the 5 Terms for 2012 that will be front and center at Alcorn Associates Management Consulting this year. January 3, 2012 7:06 AM.

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The Power of Delegating

Associations Now

Association executives have a lot of teams to manage—boards, staffs, committees—all of which are prone to disruption. Little has changed in terms of favorable characteristics among leaders, with one notable exception: Inclusiveness What’s so wrong, exactly, with middle managers or committee leaders saying what the CEO or board wants?

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What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees

AMR Management Services

What Race for Relevance Inadvertently Taught Me About Committees. Strong post from association executive Eric Lanke (on his own blog) about how committees can and should be used in a modern, progressive, professional association. ► 2012. (30). How to Start an Association. ► October. (1). ► September. (1).