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Steal This Idea!

Spark Consulting

We definitely have some major advantages, not the least of which is that we are highly cooperative and collaborative, not least of which because there’s not a lot of intra-industry competition (i.e., CFA Society Minnesota (attracting Millennials). CompTIA (campaigns). New Endeavors by Women (campaigns).

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The Civil Servant at the Top

Associations Now

An established public-sector leader, staring down a shift in military strategy, a tough upcoming primary challenge, or just the prospect of a retirement that didn’t sit right with workaholic instincts, opts for steadier waters and takes a gig with a trade group. Some sinecure. I don’t want to overstate things.

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Part 3 of Life after MLS: Technology Strategic Plans : Off Stage

Off Stage

For those associations with MLS operations, the mission-critical imperative to develop a solid and consistent base of technology strategy is often obscured—our members are up close and outspoken about where our resources belong. Taking inventory and writing things down is definitely a productive use of time. “ You WHAT?