The Hourglass Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Next Steps for Association Innovation. This is an exciting time for the WSAE Innovation Task Force. First of all, our white paper on association innovation is nearly finished. Second, we are currently working on a new online community dedicated to innovation for associations.

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Association Subculture

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Association Management Gen Xer Meme - Right Here, Right Now. I navigated a world of suits and Dilbert-esque arguments over policies, procedures and white papers. If this cartoon hits you in the same way, then you know where my association counterparts have been for the past few decades. innovation. (6).

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 29, 2010

Barriers to Innovation in the Association World. In one of my last posts I shared the principles of innovation weve drafted as part of the "innovation for associations" white paper being written by the WSAE Innovation Task Force.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

A Prescription for Innovation. This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. • Innovation is using technology to streamline operations and deliver new services.

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The Hourglass Blog

JULY 17, 2010

Principles of Innovation. The fourth meeting of the WSAE Innovation Task Force was held on July 16, 2010. For those of you new to this conversation, Im heading up an effort for my state society to define an evidence-based model of innovation for the association community. Im also blogging about it here.

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The Hourglass Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

Recipes for Innovation. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. He has designed some very innovative tools.and created innovative designs for traditional tools. Possible opportunities for adaptation to association management, maybe?

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Associations Now

JUNE 17, 2019

While the sheen of innovation is reflected in some of these moves and there’s definitely some speculation going on, we’re clearly at a point where things feel less pie-in-the-sky and, potentially, more tangible—even if you may not actually see your own organization using it just yet.

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The Hourglass Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Clinic of Innovation. Heres another fascinating post about innovation from the HBR blog. It describes the first-of-its-kind "Clinic of Innovation" at Oslo University Hospital--an internal unit within the hospital that is set-up to work like an outpatient health clinic.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

If you need a little inspiration—the kind that makes you feel blessed “to have been alive and well back then”—then read The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm , a white paper from Elizabeth Engel, CAE and Shelly Alcorn, CAE. The paper introduces you to a few associations that are stepping up to this challenge.

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.orgCommunity

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You can strengthen anecdotal information with research such as member needs surveys, white papers and case studies. Mine the invaluable data in your association management system. Learn from more great speakers like Aimee at.orgCommunity’s signature event the Innovation Summit on February 28.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 31, 2011

The Innovation Hub for Associations. Ive been blogging about my work with the Innovation Task Force of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives for a while now. Its called the Innovation Hub for Associations , and can be accessed here. Creating a culture of innovation in your association.

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Leading Learning

JULY 12, 2021

Your association may claim values like collaboration and innovation. Maybe your commitment to innovation is a little more talk than walk—you say you’re forward-thinking, but people get punished for taking a risk, at least if it doesn’t pan out. For more on how to do all that, download the full white paper for free at [link].

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 22, 2010

MCI Group invited 450 Brussels-based international association executives to participate in a survey to identify the leading challenges and opportunities looking ahead to 2011. Constantly innovate. To obtain a copy of this white paper, please contact Peter Turner at +1.571.275.1516 or email him at peter.turner@mci-group.com.

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Association Adviser

JULY 13, 2016

Outsourcing content can also be a practical option if your association’s bottom line is in question. However, the right time to outsource depends on a variety of factors, so it’s a good idea to start by comprehensively assessing your association’s needs. Follow through, consistency and innovation. Social media. eNewsletters.

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.orgCommunity

JULY 18, 2019

If the sponsoring company produces high-quality information, such as white papers or research reports, you could include this branded content as part of a course curriculum. Having a strong non-dues revenue program gives your association the freedom to experiment with new membership models and other innovation projects. __.

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The Hourglass Blog

MARCH 27, 2011

In my last post , I talked about something I called the Catch-22 of innovation. Your association wants to deliver new innovative products that meet the needs of your members, so you ask and poll them incessantly about their needs, wants and desires. Labels: Innovation , Umair Haque , WSAE. Association Management.

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The Hourglass Blog

MAY 26, 2011

This is part two of my reaction to Jeff De Cagnas excellent article on business model innovation for associations in the April 2011 issue of Associations Now. The WSAE white paper on innovation calls this understanding the mind of your community. Associations should be really good at this. at 9:10 PM.

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Associations Now

JUNE 8, 2016

Others experts and providers have also identified various potential benefits or returns for associations from their online member communities: Ben Martin, CAE, CEO of Online Community Results, urges associations to connect their online community software with their association management or customer-relationship management systems.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

This is part of an on-going dialogue between Eric Lanke and Jeff De Cagna on the work of the WSAE Innovation Task Force and the status of innovation in the association community. For Jeff’s first post on why innovation is critical to the future of associations, go here. And you know what? I was right.

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The Hourglass Blog

AUGUST 29, 2011

Their loyalty is not to our products, but to the way the association can help them realize a better vision of themselves and their industry. Labels: Association Management , Loyalty , Membership. Association Management. Innovation. Association Subculture. Principled Innovation. Image source.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 6, 2012

Content management process. Are American Companies (associations) Headed for a Succession Crisis White Paper (19 pages) by Sarah Sladek and Bob LaBombard via Affiniscape The quick answer is Yes! Does print still work for association marketing & Tune-up Your Association. Personas addressed. at 4:18 PM.

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AMR Management Services

JUNE 4, 2012

You have two choices when paying for management services: you can hire an executive director and staff which also involves renting office space and equipment. Or, you can contract with an association management firm. Associations can do great things and the nonprofit sector needs innovators to shake it up.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 12, 2012

.” Images, text, video, audio, animation and illustration assets can all be reshaped, stretched, mashed up and rendered anew across blogs, websites, video channels, eBooks, white papers, tradeshow displays and more ( see 42 ideas for using content ). Does print still work for association marketing & Tune-up Your Association.

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.orgCommunity

APRIL 18, 2019

From environmental scans to persona analysis and white papers. This intelligence is a guide to managing unanticipated events and disruptions. One of the benefits of integrating strategy is the reporting and analysis that is fundamental to the process. Every organization will produce a different portfolio of products.

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SCD Group

AUGUST 13, 2012

30 Marketing Tips for Associations: Highly Rated Ideas from ASAE12. At the ASAE annual meeting Sunday (8/12/12), five panelists from five accredited association management companies shared 30 Marketing Tips in the Social Media Age. 3 Consistent brand messaging from the National Pasta Association via the Kellen Company. #4

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Even with all the technological innovations revolutionizing membership recruitment strategies in today’s world, the membership brochure remains a mainstay of membership marketing. Association Ethics Toolkit & Happy Hour (McLean VA). Save the date and check their website for more information. Location: Alexandria VA. CAE credit.

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Association Subculture

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Management book after study after thesis after white paper on leadership has never even come close to detailing what an organization could or should be like the fiction of Star Trek does. You cant have innovation without it. Well trained" "good managers" abhor rebelliousness and that is precisely why they suck.

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