Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

In preparation for other strategic planning processes the association conducted quantitative member surveys but found the results were not all that actionable because there continued to be so many unanswered questions. And still could be better – when asked when did you realize the value of the association?

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 2, 2017

Innovation is a difficult strategy for any organization past the startup phase to adopt, and associations are no exception. When association executives talk about innovation, we talk about the possibility and how much more we can help members. Generating great new ideas is central to the innovation process.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Often, associations report on what the average member is doing or the processes of most members. Likely this group of high achievers has goals, mindsets, processes, and strategies that are the cause of their success and are unique to them.

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Protech

MARCH 11, 2020

For trade associations, institutional members might expect value in the form of internal educational resources they can share with their staff on community forums. However, decision-making strategies and implementations are still mixed between “gut feeling” and “data – driven.” . Data D riven .

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We are hosting a guided exploration of what trust means for our future relationships with staff, boards, constituents, and the association industry. The objective is to arrive at actionable strategies for strengthening those relationships. Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

They explain why and how to get buy-in from staff and executives, how to manage an implementation when you barely have time for your real job, and why you should focus on business outcomes, not processes. Organizer: ASAE Black Association Executives *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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Associations Now

AUGUST 7, 2019

Even if fewer people are in the less-favorable time zone, it is important to stagger meeting times to show the association values all employees. That leads to Turner’s next point: when dealing with employees all over the world, it is crucial to ensure everyone feels seen and valued. We all take turns doing that.”.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 12, 2018

Grocery chain executives are likely having conversations like this, “maybe my grocery store carries the same items as the grocery store down the street, but I can change the grocery buying process making it quicker and easier for shoppers.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Does your association need a stop-doing list? Take Advantage of B2B Interchange Rates: Capturing Level II and III Data for a Considerable Savings in Merchant Processing. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Host: ReviewMyAMS.

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Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Associations have to keep up technologically or risk having members go elsewhere for information and question the association value proposition. Associations should discuss the potential ROI they are likely to receive before purchasing any new technology. This will give a great overview of what others are doing.

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Smooth The Path

APRIL 17, 2016

Traumatic things happen in less extreme jobs: students crying in yoga class, design engineers calculating the maximum acceptable fatality accident rate for a new plant process, or CEO’s wondering if their business is going to take off or tank. None of us are exempt however.

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Plexus Consulting

DECEMBER 19, 2011

So, what does your association value most? For example, an association in a protracted, downward financial spiral may define success very differently than an association whose growth has been 30% per year for the past five years. Three Processes to Align Mission & Money. Success comes in many flavors.

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Smooth The Path

MARCH 21, 2017

My husband and I spent a week inside of Grand Canyon National Park. I recall a ranger saying most visitors average an 18-minute peek over the rim and then they are off to the next site to see. While a week visit is unusual for a National Park, it is not uncommon for us. We did the same at Yellowstone, Bryce, and Volcanoes National Parks.

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The Hourglass Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

. + + + + + + + I said at the end of my last post that as Jeff and I began discussing the factors that prevent associations from making innovation an on-going priority, we’d see that associations face barriers in three key areas—culture, process and resources. And you know what? I was right.

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