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Fix MI State Campaign Takes Aim at Infrastructure Issues

Associations Now

Alongside organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Michigan Municipal League, the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association spent the final days of May calling upon state lawmakers to find a long-term solution to the crumbling roadways and other infrastructure issues that plague the state.

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5 Super Questions for Associations and Association Publications

SCD Group

This piece highlights the dilemma many associations face: when – if ever – you convert your magazine or newsletter to digital and stop sending printed editions. Have you considered acquisitions or consolidations with other similar organizations that might be a dynamic combination better serving your members? Gannett Co.

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

In one of my volunteer roles, I write a feature in the ASAE Executive Management Section IdeaLink newsletter called Seen Elsewhere. Here are two invaluable resources for doing that: Springwise , an organization spotlighting information gleaned by a network of more than 15,000 "spotters" from around the world. Blog Archive.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Building Creative.

Idea Architects

In one of my volunteer roles, I write a feature in the ASAE Executive Management Section IdeaLink newsletter called Seen Elsewhere. The best are delivered in a free newsletter every Sunday and make for an inspired start to the week ahead. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. ChangeThis. 28, Columbia, CAI-SC Annual Conference.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

In one of my volunteer roles, I contribute content for a feature in the ASAE Executive Management Section IdeaLink newsletter called Seen Elsewhere. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Creative Commons Photo: Matti Mattila.

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Using Stories to Advance Your Strategy: Quotes and Questions

Idea Architects

—Roger Schank, Tell Me A Story What’s interesting about your organization’s story? What might your members or customers find most interesting, but it isnt yet a part of your organizations story? ” —Tristine Rainer, Your Life As a Story • Which stories have the power of myth in your organization?

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: People Are Starved for Real.

Idea Architects

Organizations too often arent a part of those moments. Leadership Residencies: contributing compelling content across multiple platforms and events (face-to-face, “flipped” webinars, blog posts and comment engagement) to help deepen an organization’s capacity around a specific leadership issue or question.