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Why The Path to Innovation is Paved Through Partnership

Associations Now

Smart organizations are increasingly turning to strategic partnerships as the best way to exceed rising consumer expectations. One organization that has seen the benefits of partnerships is global hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts International. We want to do business with people who share the same values.”

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How to Delight Meeting Attendees in 2020

Associations Now

The organization transformed a big-box room at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland into the ultimate CrossFit gym , hosting literal hometown heroes to compete with world-renowned CrossFit athletes. The Association of College & Research Libraries was drawn to Cleveland’s affordability and accessibility.

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Obsessive Innovation: Why Associations Must Constantly Turn to What’s Next

Associations Now

At the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Detroit Sunday, opening general session speaker Josh Linkner explained to association leaders the five “obsessions” of innovative thinkers and showed them how they can be adopted back at the office. The best of the best are always focused on reinventing. Get curious. Defy tradition.

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MGM & Delos Partner for Productive Meetings & Relaxing Stays

Associations Now

As consumers increasingly expect wellness initiatives – whether traveling for work, attending a conference, or simply on vacation -innovation in this sector is something that cannot be ignored. But is it a competitive advantage when organizations are searching for conference space.”.

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Turn Members Into Hackers (the Good Kind)

Associations Now

And increasingly, hackathons are becoming a popular way to drive innovation and solve problems. It’s about being messy and creative and channeling that into innovation.”. And while you might think of hackathons as a design or product development method for techies, Murdock said they work for all types of organizations.

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Heart Association Rolls Out Traveler-Friendly CPR Training

Associations Now

The organization is installing CPR training kiosks at major airports to introduce travelers to hands-only CPR, which simply involves chest compressions. Another two will be placed at The Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland and Anthem’s office in Washington, DC. Worth airport.

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Book Review: Connecting to Change the World

Beth Kanter

Whether it is a network of organizations or individuals, the handbook provides a wealth of theory and practice on build, manage, and fine tune a network. They have joined forces and along with John Cleveland, have written “ Connecting to Change the World.” They act as either individuals or on behalf of organizations.

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