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Reinvent What You Do, Not Who You Are

Association Subculture

We can't spend months debating about the usefulness of social media and then wonder why we aren't moving the needle on jobs and education. And now, Detroit. Our beloved Detroit is in danger of losing its soul. Am I against choosing talented people to lead our organizations? Narcissism is not a business strategy.

Detroit 100
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Tuesday Buzz: Two Athletic Takes on Leadership Transitions

Associations Now

Also: how the Detroit Pistons let go of a legend the right way. But for organizations looking to pull their legends out of retirement, there’s much to respect about Phelps’ approach. “Without making the process changes and the people changes … the technology? A Dismissal With Respect.

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Press Photographers Group Ups the Ante on Advocacy

Associations Now

The response by the National Press Photographers Association to the arrest of a Detroit Free Press journalist highlights how the organization has adjusted its advocacy efforts in an increasingly mobile world. The proliferation of mobile technology means that everyone with a smartphone in their pocket—roughly 61 percent of U.S.

Detroit 40
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Your Members’ Tech Comfort Level Matters

Associations Now

In a Sunday panel at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Detroit, Geary noted that he respects the value of technology but said he has become less knowledgeable about tech as he gets older, relying on his younger staffers to keep him abreast of important trends and stepping in when he needs to get a stronger handle on a given issue.

Detroit 40
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Nonprofit CEOs and the Network Mindset

Beth Kanter

Social Media: Getting Leadership Buy-In. Social media presents incredible opportunities for nonprofits, both large and small. Social Media 4 NPOs (@SM4Nonprofits) July 26, 2012. . Social Media 4 NPOs (@SM4Nonprofits) July 26, 2012. Here’s how her talk was described in the program.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Five Lessons from the Road

Idea Architects

At the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues Annual Meeting , Charlene Li reminded participants that social media is about relationships. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Importance of Being Part of the.

Idea Architects

Organizations and communities are comprised exist of individuals, and each individual has a story to share. One of the best parts of mobile technology and social media is how they enable individuals to share stories in real-time with their communities. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Blog Archive.