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With New Education Program, Group Looks to Serve All Member Segments

Associations Now

“The Sport Tourism Learning Institute more completely represents our thinking for the new paradigm that positions the leading trade association, NASC, as the premiere education provider for the sport tourism industry in the United States,” NASC President and CEO Al Kidd said in a press release. “We

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Four Lessons From One Association’s Public Drama

Associations Now

In the past month a transit-industry association lost a key member and its CEO. That leadership challenges offer a few warnings for associations in terms of PR, governance, and membership. MTA voiced it grievances in a seven-page letter critiquing APTA’s leadership, executive committee representation, and more.

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Time for an Untested CEO?

Associations Now

To an extent, Torres argues, boards have come to think that more chaotic times are a poor fit for steady-at-the-wheel leadership and traditional succession planning. Even so, there may be something to the idea that a person with a fresh perspective about a company in particular—and leadership in general—can make improvements.

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Four Steps to a Better Member Toolkit

Associations Now

She’s worked on them for the American Staffing Association and the American College of Cardiology, and in her current role as program director for growth at Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, she’s thinking about how toolkits can better serve industry partners. Brainstorm the mission and vision for the toolkit.

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Tuesday Buzz: A Push for Responsive Work Environments

Associations Now

. “Most organizations rely on a way of working that was built (almost 100 years ago) for the challenges and opportunities of the industrial age,” the group noted in a recent press release. Carla Balakgie, CAE, knows a thing or two about representing an industry that’s due for an update. Vending Advice.

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A Better Alignment of Membership and Certification

Associations Now

” Members can choose from one of six answers via a dropdown menu, ranging from “starting my career” to “seeking leadership opportunities within APICS.” “New Membership Structure Press Release” is a very niche genre. ” Customized promotion of benefits.

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Is New Technology Worth The Investment?

Association Adviser

Communication channels such as blogs or social media accounts must have a “champion” monitoring and moderating them to remain a sustainable go-to source of industry and association information. Using social media to promote existing content, such as an article or a press release announcing new legislation—this is essentially free.