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On Resolutions

Spark Consulting

Classes start in a month. Because of that, we’re bad about setting aside time to debrief, to review our efforts after a project or campaign concludes, to see where we succeeded and where we failed, think about why that happened, and document what we want to do differently next time. Just call me your accountability buddy.

Class 195
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Don’t Attend the Old School of Strategic Planning

World Class Boards

What most call “strategic planning” is largely operational, not strategic; it is, in fact, project planning methodology. And this methodology is fine when it is applied to project management. Vision is not a project and it doesn’t have a deadline. committees and staff). Contact us.

Committee 100
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Don’t Attend the Old School of Strategic Planning

World Class Boards

What most call “strategic planning” is largely operational, not strategic; it is, in fact, project planning methodology. And this methodology is fine when it is applied to project management. Vision is not a project and it doesn’t have a deadline. committees and staff). Contact us.

Committee 185
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Wayfinding for Groups: Seven Questions to Accelerate Progress

Idea Architects

During the early stages of every new group —a committee, a staff project team, a board, et al—a handful of basic wayfinding questions need to be answered. Want to go to the head of the class? I find that more successful organizations pay great attention to wayfinding. They are not particularly sexy. I'm here to work.

Class 78
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.18.21

Reid All About it

Membership committees. Is it difficult to find members to serve on your membership committee? MemberSuite discusses the challenges faced by staff in charge of membership committees and suggests ways you can make improvements by revamping (or retiring) your membership committee. A terrific idea to steal! Host: Fridays@4.

LMS 369
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How to Promote the Value of Credentials to Individuals & Employers

Membersuite

books, classes, etc…), recommended reading and exam preparation, and the exam itself must reflect current needs and practices. Your credentialing committee and subcommittees must ensure that credential holders possess the skills, knowledge and standards associated with the credentialing program. Program content (i.e.

How To 152
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Association Brain Food Weekly: 6.27.16

Reid All About it

Innovation today is moving at light speed and to deliver a world class member experience your association needs to be able to leverage a strong platform to take you there. – Managing eLearning: Strategies for Impossible, Never Done Before Projects. Host: ASAE Young Professionals Committee. More info/register.

LMS 150