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Replacing the Engine While Flying the Plane: The Association Executive’s Guide to 21st Century Change

Portage Group

Explain Why You are Changing Course I was on a plane once that had to turn back to the airport just as the flight attendants were about to come by with the snack cart. Chart the Course Like any other kind of planning, you need an actionable strategy to achieve success tied to your desired outcome(s) for change. April 03, 2017.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. The EDUCAUSE badge program includes the following categories of engagement: Community Service, Leadership Development, Communications, Awards and Subject Matter. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S. Badging Platform: Credly.

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Did You Know? Associations Prepared for a Natural Disaster or Cyber Attack, But Not Other Potential Crises

Association Adviser

The registration area of MPINCC’s 2017 Annual Conference & Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. MPINCC spent extensive time updating their event emergency crisis plan prior to the 2017 event. In early 2017, JCCs across the U.S. The best way to prepare is to know your options for a response,” she continued.

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A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

.orgSource

Of course, some questions are complex, confidential, or multilayered, and don’t lend themselves to a written dialogue. Rose, who is the hotel’s most popular influencer, was launched in 2017. Live chat, or chatting with a human, is a great way to deliver white glove member services and to obtain valuable feedback.

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Association Brain Food: 6.23.23

Reid All About it

Mission-Driven Leadership with a Former NASA Astronaut Learn how taking an “orbital perspective” can illuminate the path toward true servant leadership and a holistic systems approach can lead to effective problem solving. More info/register. Host: Meetings Today Speaker: Zoe Moore, president, Grow With Zomo Wed 6/28 at 2 p.m.

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Want to Be an Effective Leader? Get a Full Night’s Sleep

Associations Now

In fact, a not-so-good night’s sleep might actually be a big problem when it comes to your leadership capabilities. Of course, as many association pros know, often the irritating conditions are more dramatic and nuanced than an ill-fitting shirt.). Want to get a little better at leading your organization?

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Study: Content Marketing Gaining Prominence, But Weak Points Linger

Associations Now

percent—lower than the 71 percent seen in 2017, but evidence of something of an annual yo-yo effect around ROI. Last year’s edition of the report found that 62 percent of respondents weren’t confident in their ability to properly tie content marketing efforts to ROI. This year, the number is up to 68.9 percent in 2018.

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