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Fundamentals of Association Management: Tips and Best Practices

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While the answer may appear simple, managing an association is both comprehensive and complex. In this article, we are going to place a focus on association management, defining what it is and what separates excellent organizations from mediocre ones. What is Association Management?

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Understanding the ABCs of Association Management Credentials

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This is especially true when attempting to navigate the alphabet soup of credentials and certifications geared towards association management professionals. Personally, I have often wished for a high-level ‘cheat sheet’ explaining all the acronyms I see in the email signatures of accomplished association leaders. What is it?

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Leadership Lessons from the Military

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Being in the association business, we often see professional speakers who talk about management, change, people, leadership, and more. Each step is critical to the success of the “mission” It all starts of course with planning. There are many leadership lessons we can learn from the military.

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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

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Mengert founded Association Management Group (AMG), a professional community association management company, in 1985. Under his guidance, AMG has become a powerhouse among homeowner and condominium association management companies in North and South Carolina.

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International Leadership, Women’s Issues, and Branding—A Conversation With Allison K. Summers, CAE

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An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. In addition to her 9-year-plus tenure at Zonta, Allison is a former president of the American Marketing Association. And, of course, we all know about the pay gap.

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6 Association Management Tips from Steve Jobs

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The kind of leadership that Steve Jobs practiced not only inspires admiration, but motivates action. In recognition to Steve Jobs’ contribution to technology, business, and organizational management, we’ve gathered some of Jobs’ most influential advice and explained how associations can use it.

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Five Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Association Management Company

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Hiring an association management company (AMC) is like conducting a job interview—with a lot more at stake. If the association’s board of directors makes the wrong decision, correcting the mistake can be far more expensive and harmful to the organization than simply terminating an employee. We would love to hear from you.