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Three Conference Ideas to Steal From Hotels

Associations Now

First up is The Standard in New York City. A concierge service like this is definitely something for associations to consider. Over that past few months, I’ve read about a number of hotel brands taking some creative approaches to helping their guests better work and connect with one another during their stays.

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The Importance Confidence Plays In The Workplace with Susan Marshall of The Backbone Institute

Association Mavens

We go through the definition of confidence, how to develop confidence, and ways to change your frame of mind. Her corporate and consulting experience includes work with Best Buy, Subaru of America, Harley-Davidson, GE Healthcare, We Energies, New York City Leadership Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and many others.

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Advocacy and Governance 2.0

Association Adviser

Our members certainly fit that definition,” said Rogers. He was one of the first responders to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks in New York City and he provided aid during the aftermath of Indonesia’s tsunami and the TWA flight 800 crash. But, we lobbied for several years to get the provision back.

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Who Gets the Tip? Association Chimes In on Starbucks Battle

Associations Now

The decision of the lawsuit currently being deliberated in New York state’s highest court could affect the New York Restaurant Association’s members as well as hospitality workers throughout the state. As a result, the days of employees wearing multiple hats might no longer be the norm.

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No, Nonprofit Boards Aren’t Ineffective

Associations Now

In the past month, the New York City college Cooper Union has attracted the scrutiny of the state’s attorney general, Eric T. The case is unusual in that Schneiderman is stepping in without there being any fraud or other illegalities: He told the New York Times that he’s attempting to get ahead of problems before they start.

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PivotCon in Less Than 180 Seconds

ChatterBachs

PivotCon , the Pivot Conference hosted by Brian Solis , was held in New York City on October 15th-16th. My definition of engagement: “interaction with intention that goes beyond concern for the transaction” @ chrisheuer. What are we searching for on Google?

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How Much Code Should You Know?

Associations Now

I’m definitely not the only person in this situation, nor do I think this problem will go away. But we can definitely work harder on the computer literacy front here. Now, the option of learning how to program is definitely available to everyone, and there are differing schools of thought on the issue. The Pros and Cons.