Association Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

For this blog posting, I cannot help but throw my opinions out there about some trends I see affecting businesses and associations. If so, please feel free to share them by replying to the blog posting. Social Media. More importantly, I would like to offer suggestions for how leaders can address these trends.

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Thanks For Playing

JANUARY 4, 2012

I would argue that you might want to sell, donate, freecycle or recycle instead, but I am definitely a fan of getting rid of things you dont need or dont use.). Labels: blog roundup , Fast Company , Harvard Business Review , Hecate , productivity. Top association management Blogs. Blog Archive. SNAPs Blog.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 29, 2016

I’m definitely participating in Tuesday’s Association Chat on Blab—a topic and speakers I don’t want to miss. Here’s the webinar line-up for the association community for the week of May 2. This event is for you if your organization is thinking about a new association management system (AMS) in the next 2 years.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 29, 2016

I’m definitely participating in Tuesday’s Association Chat on Blab—a topic and speakers I don’t want to miss. Here’s the webinar line-up for the association community for the week of May 2. This event is for you if your organization is thinking about a new association management system (AMS) in the next 2 years.

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Thanks For Playing

MAY 18, 2012

Of all the recent musician deaths, this one definitely hit me the hardest. Top association management Blogs. Blog Archive. Alltop Social Media. Alltop Association Management. How to Manage Social Employees, Social Media at Events, and Car Talk. SNAPs Blog.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Dave Coriale at DelCor Technology Solutions isn’t one to use that kind of language in public but he did share 12 steps association CEOs can take to avoid becoming the next Equifax —and avoid getting the axe. too—I think it will help shape the future of associations. – Advocacy in a Social Media World.

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Thanks For Playing

JULY 10, 2012

Everyone who was attending would be required to do prep work, familiarizing themselves with a common canon (books, articles, blog posts, videos, podcasts, whatever), allowing them to operate from a shared base of knowledge (that would NOT be restricted to the book s/he just wrote that the presenter is shilling). Blog Archive.

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AE on the Verge

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Association management, meetings and mania. Best Definition of Transparency in Associations. a great definition about transparency in associations. Labels: association management tips. I looked for a definition to steal, but there was none, so I created one. association management tips.

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Membership Marketing

APRIL 9, 2010

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. The Correlation of Social Media Usage and Membership Growth. Speaking Engagements. Speaking Engagements. Publications.

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SBI

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We definitely felt safe knowing the hotel staff was doing their best to keep things safe and clean. Touchless interactions were fantastic and will definitely be here to stay. There was a photo taken of hired staff who were not wearing a mask and it turned into a hot topic on a meeting planner social media page.

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YourMembership

APRIL 12, 2012

Membership Software Association Management Software. Associations. Corporate + Social. Management Team. YourMembership.com Blog. Community Managers: Are You a Captain, Deckboss or Greenhorn? Community management requires a certain kind of finesse. Community managers what role do you have now?

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

information asymmetry"), but definitely worth a read. Are association members generally "smart" or "stupid"? Well, using Schrages definitions, Id have to say most in my experience have been "stupid," in the sense that they generally dont know the true cost of the association products and services that they access and use.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I think that we can all agree that joy is definitely an idea worth spreading? Labels: Social Media. If I ran my organization, I would utilize social media and YouTube extensively as a way to communicate with a huge constituency that is neither the member nor an unrelated, uninterested public. About This Blog.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 15, 2011

I blogged a bit about their 2006 study , so thought I would give the 2011 update a read as well. Its a survey of more than 3,000 executive directors of non-profit organizations and, although it seems weighted towards charitable and social service organizations, there are a few interesting parallels and tidbits for associations.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

Where else but in a blog post by Umair Haque. If youre familiar with Haque, then you know hes all about creating a new definition of success in the corporate world--one not based on profit but on human satisfaction and enrichment. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management. Social Media.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 1, 2011

Back in November, the HBR blog ran a series of posts on "Leadership Lessons from the Military." They both mention something called Commanders Intent--a description and definition of what a successful mission will look like. Labels: Association Management , Leadership. About This Blog. Why Another Blog?

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AE on the Verge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Association management, meetings and mania. Your associations logo in social media. A recent announcement of a redesign of an associations corporate logo said they plan to use it in social media. If designing for social media, shouldnt it fit? AE on the Verge. Same with Twitter.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

One thing we discovered early on was that everyone in our self-selected group of volunteers that make up the WSAE Innovation Task Force—all association execs and staffers of one stripe or another—had a slightly different perspective on what innovation was and what it should be doing inside their associations. Social Media.

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The Hourglass Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

The younger generation, in contrast, shares information constantly, and use blogs, microblogs and social networking software to broadcast not only their finished products, but also their work in progress. Labels: Millennial Perspectives , Social Media. And those people are definitely out there. About This Blog.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 30, 2010

The impossible is, by definition, impossible. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management. Social Media. Other Blogs. Association Subculture. Harvard Business Blog. LifeCourse Blog. Seth Godins Blog. Splash: A MemberClicks Blog. Blog Archive.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I first stumbled across The World Database of Innovation in this HBR blog post from a few months ago. The blog post is by Uri Neren , and it says: The World Database of Innovation we are compiling, as a collaborative effort between my firm, Generate Companies, and several universities, represents over 20,000 hours of work to date.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Heres another one of those fun HBR blog posts where a blogger from one generation pontificates on the failings of a younger generation, and gets taken to task for it in the comments. The new blog, at www.ericlanke.blogspot.com , is in beta-testing now. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 8, 2011

Better, says Govindarajan, to create a separate innovation team, let them tackle the problems and develop creative solutions, and then manage the inevitable conflict that will rise when the innovators try to thrust their ideas on the performers for implementation. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management.

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The Hourglass Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Well, if thats the definition--some one who asks "Is that all there is" and then sets about to really change things--then yes, I would say GenX leaders can be great entrepreneurs. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management. Social Media. Other Blogs. Association Subculture.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 21, 2011

. “ Six Design Principles for Business-Model Innovation ” provides association executives with his usual thought-provoking push into territories we should really be spending more of our time in—but often don’t. It’s definitely worth your attention. About This Blog. Why Another Blog?

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The Hourglass Blog

APRIL 21, 2011

Giving employees the freedom to explore is definitely a culturual issue for any organization. It seems that more and more of the typical associations products and services are being outsourced these days. About This Blog. Why Another Blog? Association Management. Social Media. Other Blogs.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Regular readers of The Hourglass Blog know that Im chairing the Innovation Task Force for the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives. Another area of confusion we continue to stumble into is the definition of innovation itself. But universally we need a common definition so that we are all working towards the same goal.

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Association Subculture

JULY 29, 2011

On top of that, the definition of the perfect leader probably changes based on circumstances. Leadership training must focus less on “definitions” and drawing on “examples of great leaders” and more on group processes that take advantage of the skills already in the room. Where or where has my little blog gone.

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Association Law

MARCH 14, 2011

This blog focuses on legal issues of interest to association leaders, including executives, volunteers and members. It is NOT intended to provide legal advice, but rather to share my informal thoughts on legal issues commonly faced by trade and professional associations, as well as foundations and other charities. Blog Archive.

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Association Subculture

AUGUST 11, 2011

Loved following guest blog posts on Acronym. I think I come across as more social in social media than I have the physical capacity to be at on-site events. D Definitely something to keep in mind! Shelly, I so love your blogs!! Shelly blogs at Association Subculture because her cat is a bad listener.

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The Hourglass Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Here's just one of many blog posts: [link]. Thanks for the comment, Chuck, and the link to your blog. Hey, Eric, You can find a list of oldies used on current commericals at [link] I linked to it on a blog post at [link] describing how advertisers are still trying to attract Boomer customers. About This Blog.

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SCD Group

MAY 27, 2013

Ride the Elephant - Customers Need it But They’re Scared of It By Kathryn Booth via BigBusiness Zoo blog. When you’re “selling” anything – imagine a pyramid of your “niche” market – 3% are buying now, additional 7% thinking about it, 30% not thinking about it, 30% not interested now, 30% definitely not interested ever. Trust Is King.

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Association Subculture

JULY 9, 2010

Experience Versus Memory in Nonprofit Association Management. Those are two very different concepts and they are both lumped into the definition of happiness." - Daniel Kahneman, TEDTalk, Feb2010. Shelly kept up the fast pace by diving head-long into her career in the world of association management. management. (3).

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AMR Management Services

MAY 17, 2011

I don’t think Prezi is the right format for all types of presentations but can definitely make your presentation stand out. Scan tweets that mention your brand, product or industry, or plug in your blog URL and Wordle will drop them into a tag cloud. But definitely something to look forward too. StrongerbyAssn on Twitter.

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Association Subculture

AUGUST 31, 2009

Welcome to the Association Subculture blog. Associations must do a better job of acknowledging and nurturing the subcultural elements that exist within them. Come back for more posts in the coming weeks on other association related topics. Welcome to the Association Subculture blog. The Short of It.

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MAY 21, 2012

For someone who reluctantly started a blog in the first place, there has been a small something missing inside of me as the weeks have rolled by and I have not posted. Past times such as reading for pleasure, blog writing, and… oh, I don’t know – spending time with friends were shelved. Blog Archive.

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AE on the Verge

JULY 5, 2009

Association management, meetings and mania. Well its fairly shocking the definition of "older" as it relates to employment. Subscribe to this blog by e-mail: Enter your Email. Association Executive, seasoned, more well rounded than anyone thinks. association management tips. social media. (77).

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