Eric Lanke

APRIL 9, 2012

Monday, April 9, 2012. McKinley Advisors is out with the results of their 2012 Economic Impact on Associations study. The results of one particular question in the 2012 report that really jumped out at me. In 2009 and 2010, we were very concerned about member retention and attendance at our conferences. ▼ 2012. (45).

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Association Advocacy Chick

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The meeting I hosted was delayed 15 minutes as we scrambled to connect a participant via conference call. I submitted a proposal for ASAE11 only to have it rejected. It was my first experience doing an RFP for any ASAE conference and I swore to never do it again. I just submitted proposals for ASAE12. Except I did.

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Eric Lanke

MARCH 19, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012. So far, weve been meeting roughly every other month by conference call (our next one is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1) to share war stories and help each other brainstorm possible solutions to specific challenges. 2 comments: Ann Massie Nelson March 19, 2012 9:46 AM Thanks, Eric. ▼ 2012. (45).

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Eric Lanke

MAY 21, 2012

Monday, May 21, 2012. In a staff meeting, on a conference call, at the Board table--there are invariably times when silence occurs, when a difficult issue has presented itself, and everyone is looking for someone else to suggest a solution. Reply Delete Eric Lanke May 21, 2012 8:34 PM Thanks, Jeffrey. ▼ 2012. (45).

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 8, 2012

“In the spirit of honoring tradition, conferences hang on to past practices imperiling their futures,” paraphrase, Clayton Christensen, Harvard University. Conference speakers present today, exactly the same way they did one-hundred years ago. Five Drivers Of Today’s Education That Impact Conferences.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 16, 2012

Monday, January 16, 2012. How many times have you gone to an educational conference sponsored by an association and been presented with an expert speaker who knows next to nothing about the industry represented by the association? Provocative Proposals for Change. ▼ 2012. (45). Why Change the World in 2012?

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Idea Architects

APRIL 13, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Friday, April 13, 2012. Six Thinking Hats: Many facilitators find using Edward deBonos Six Thinking Hats to be a useful tool when participants have a specific idea or proposal to evaluate. on Friday, April 13, 2012.

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Jamie Notter

MAY 7, 2012

Posted May 7, 2012. I am posting my slides, below from the two presentations I did in Belgium at the Fusion Marketing Experience conference (which together cover all that I spoke about in Chicago, and then some). July 2012 (9). June 2012 (7). May 2012 (7). April 2012 (9). March 2012 (9). Leadership.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Instead of printing out all those reams of paper, lets put the conference handouts on a jump drive and just hand them out from the registration desk! In my textbook example, I knew that the conference in question was an extremely technical one, in which the presentations contained a lot of data and detailed information. ► 2012.

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

This past week I attended the annual conference of one of my partner associations. Provocative Proposals for Change. ► 2012. (45). Leadership. Innovation. Member Engagement. Generations. Books Read. Monday, November 7, 2011. Secrets of Innovation. image source. All perspectives are his, not his employers. Popular Posts.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 18, 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012. Since Ill be out all this week at my associations strategic board retreat, I thought it would be a good time to post some of the notes Ive been taking during the Circles on-going series of conference calls. Provocative Proposals for Change. ▼ 2012. (45). Eric Lanke. Leadership. Innovation.

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Associations Now

APRIL 13, 2016

A study from the Department of Health and Human Services found more than $250 million in inappropriate Medicare charges for hospice care in 2012. hospices inappropriately charged Medicare $268 million in 2012. Industry groups are pressing for clearer rules but caution against jeopardizing access to needed care.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 30, 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012. 2 comments: Jeffrey Cufaude January 30, 2012 7:16 PM "The only way to do is to become part of the community itself." Reply Delete Eric Lanke January 30, 2012 8:31 PM Exactly, Jeffrey. Provocative Proposals for Change. ▼ 2012. (45). Eric Lanke. Leadership. Innovation.

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Associations Now

JUNE 15, 2015

That plan, proposed by the association’s Council on Medical Education and approved by a unanimous vote at AMA’s annual meeting, will give guidance to state medical boards about the maintenance of licensure (MOL) process. The plan was met with some resistance outside of the conference halls.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2011

As chair of WSAEs Innovation Task Force, I was instrumental in helping to frame WSAEs annual conference around the subject of innovation, and was even recognized as the chair of the conference itself. Provocative Proposals for Change. ► 2012. (45). All perspectives are his, not his employers. Subscribe to This Blog.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 30, 2012

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Friday, March 30, 2012. According to my notes for this conference call Paul, Amanda, Gareth, and Elaine haven’t weighed in yet on this topic. on Friday, March 30, 2012. What are all of you thinking?

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The first conference I went to with my current association, the staff showed me a trick theyve been doing for years. Provocative Proposals for Change. ► 2012. (44). Ive stuffed more cardstock name badges into plastic badge holders than I care to mention. Id never seen anything like it before. View my complete profile.

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Eric Lanke

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Since September weve had two conference calls. The conference calls may be old school, but through them I am building relationships, sharing ideas, accessing resources, and moving innovative practice forward at my association. Provocative Proposals for Change. ► 2012. (45). But do it anyway. Because its innovative.

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SCD Group

JUNE 13, 2012

Wednesday, June 13, 2012. During her presentation at last weeks NE-SAE conference, Shelly Alcorn, CAE , said her appreciative inquiry project with association CEOs lead her to believe that associations need to create a culture for change. See her book Provocative Proposals for Future Change.). ▼ 2012. Contributors.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 21, 2012

Conference organizers need to think about how to convert exhibitor’s marketing dollars into sponsorship opportunities that benefit attendees. Many conference organizers confuse sponsorship with advertising or promotion. What are some sponsorship tactics that annoy you as a conference attendee?

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Associations Now

MAY 14, 2014

This week, The New York Times touched on the challenges conference organizers face when making such a decision, from whether they can leave their geographic location, to breaking signed contracts, to even how other parties such as vendors might need to adjust their plans. “It

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Eric Lanke

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Ill be there and tweeting throughout the conference (following along and join in at #innovationhub). Provocative Proposals for Change. ► 2012. (45). Im up for it. He blogs regularly on leadership issues, thinks too much about the books he reads, and is the author of several works of fiction. View my complete profile.

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AMR Management Services

JANUARY 25, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012. The board heard a proposal from one contractor and approved the bid within minutes. by Brian Reuwee -- Adapted from a presentation during ASAE Annual Conference Battle for Relevance: Learning from the Business World. ▼ 2012. (30). CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. ► October.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 23, 2012

Monday, January 23, 2012. Not just at the board retreat, but at every board meeting, on committee conference calls, and day-by-day with the staff. CAE January 24, 2012 7:18 AM Eric, Great post. For example, we just released our Strategic Plan for 2012 and Beyond (at [link] that was built upon all of those principles.

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AMR Management Services

MARCH 27, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012. by Brian Reuwee -- Adapted from a presentation during ASAE Annual Conference Battle for Relevance: Learning from the Business World. ▼ 2012. (30). CONTRIBUTORS. AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. AMR Promotes Two, Hires Policy Analyst. Ele Moreland. Kristy Brown. LEXINGTON, Ky. How to Start an Association.

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Executive Connections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Yesterday, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the conference of Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Spezialbibliotheken —an association of special libraries in German-speaking countries—in Karlsruhe, a lovely city with one of Germany's top universities.  April 2012. April 2012. About Executive Connections.

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Beth Kanter

JULY 23, 2012

Assessment of 46 OE grants to networks awarded 2009-2011, conducted by Monitor Institute (2012). Interviews with 9 other foundations that conduct OE grantmaking (April-May 2012). Interviews with approximately 30 grantees (April-June 2012). Literature review of current needs in nonprofit field (June 2012).

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Executive Connections

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Monday, we held a call-in forum on the proposed changes to the bylaws affecting the composition of the SLA Board of Directors and the terms of its members. April 2012. April 2012. « SLA Granted Observer Status in WIPO | Main. | Out of India » 06 November 2008. SLA CEO Janice R. September 2010. August 2010.

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Associations Now

MARCH 5, 2014

In 2012, Alexis Madrigal at The Atlantic coined the term “ dark social ” for link sharing on the web that isn’t done through easily trackable mechanisms. It’s entirely volunteer-run, save for Segar’s work planning the conference. Every association started the same way.

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Executive Connections

MARCH 17, 2009

   In a play on SLA President Gloria Zamora’s theme, “Align in ’09,” I would like to propose a rhyming theme:  let’s shine in ’09.  And if you haven’t done so already, I hope you will register today for the SLA 2009 Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO 14-17 June in Washington, D.C.  April 2012.

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ChatterBachs

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I believe there are lessons on unintended consequences here for those of us who are involved with organizations or are responsible for or actively participate in conferences or events. I like that this week ASAE asked me to rate 20 or so proposed sessions for their MMC Conference in the spring of 2012.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

There are lots of creative solutions being proposed at different levels within our organizations at any given moment. conferences. (2). online conferences. (1). ► 2012. (23). I am, like everyone, riding the tides of innovation in the association community. advocacy. (1). appreciative inquiry. (1). association. (25).

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Association Subculture

MARCH 3, 2011

We are also currently conducting an open AI project with Association Executives: Provocative Proposals for Future Change.). conferences. (2). online conferences. (1). ► 2012. (23). She is determined to see associations continue to serve as a bulwark of adult education in the United States. advocacy. (1). branding.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2012

The RFP (Request for Proposal) follows after that. Step one is the RFI (Request for Information). This is usually the point when a vendor provides its indication of interest, availability and desire to take the next step. Expert planners will apply a two-step process of narrowing the field through an analysis and grading of the RFIs.

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Executive Connections

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Today we vote on a proposed new name, the Association for Strategic Knowledge Professionals.    With our proposed name we are continuing on this path, striving to provide knowledge.    I am encouraging you to vote yes on the proposed name, the Association for Strategic Knowledge Professionals. 

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Association Subculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Rapid Chapter Expansion – Beware of excited yips around conference rooms that sound like, “Of COURSE we need a chapter in Yreka, population 7,368!” conferences. (2). online conferences. (1). ► 2012. (23). advocacy. (1). appreciative inquiry. (1). association. (25). authenticity. (2). branding. (3).

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Association Subculture

JANUARY 3, 2010

(Many of us find our association careers dictate this is the ONLY time of the year we can truly call our own after having run the previous years gauntlet of board meetings, conferences, etc., conferences. (2). online conferences. (1). ► 2012. (23). advocacy. (1). appreciative inquiry. (1). association. (25).

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