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Don't Be Misled By the Concentric Circles of Diversity

Eric Lanke

Start in the center of the target with yourself and then, as implied by the picture, begin working your way out in concentric rings, working next to reform your workplace, then your volunteer leaders, then your membership, and finally, if you have the courage, the very profession or industry your association represents.

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Are Associations Losing Their Members’ Trust?—The Leadership ColLAB Explores This Critical Question

.orgSource

Tear down walls (literally and figuratively)​ Embrace a continuous process​ The Erosion of Confidence Sharon Rice,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our resident trend watcher. She is a futurist and avid consumer of the latest research, data, and provocative insights from industry thought leaders.

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You’re Never Too Young to Conquer New Challenges

Association Adviser

Christina McCoy, AMPED Association Management. Do you remember how you started working in associations? This month’s Corner Office professional, Christina McCoy, CAE , landed her first association job literally hours after taking her last college exam. She currently works for AMPED Association Management in Madison, Wisc.,

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4 readings for association management

SCD Group

That last item may not be your top-of-mind association, but the truth is that the agricultural industry, though under the radar, comes up with fresh, forward-thinking campaigns. The four campaigns are: Cheese & Burger Society—Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. John Deere YouTube Channel. DEKALB''s Clothing Line.

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Chose Your Dimensions of Diversity and Get Started

Eric Lanke

Second, when I was chair of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), that Board was wrestling with its own diversity initiative. Our view was that association management was a profession dominated by women at the manager level, and dominated by men at the executive level. One final word.

Class 100
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Friday Buzz: Brewing Good Business, Together

Associations Now

Despite being a part of a rapidly growing, competitive industry, brewers have learned to appreciate the value of cooperation. It turns out that this community spirit is not uncommon in the booming craft beer market , where the secret to success in the industry may be to not have any secrets. ” Quiz of the day.

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Don’t Forget Your Members are People

Associations Now

Here are a few reminders about the human side of association membership work. Of all the bells and whistles an association management system (AMS) can offer, there’s one simple feature that, in my opinion, might offer the most bang for the buck: a photo headshot included in the member record display. “We miss you.