Higher Logic

DECEMBER 19, 2016

What makes a Harley Davidson motorcycle special? You don’t have to be a motorcycle enthusiast to answer this question - almost anyone can name something. Harley bikes have a distinct sound, look and feel. Even if you’ve never been on one, they’re an iconic part of American culture. But it didn’t used to be that way. If you do actually know a thing or two about motorcycles, you also have this to say about Harley: they’re very expensive and not actually that different than many of it’s competitors

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Socious

DECEMBER 19, 2016

There was wood everywhere. Paper on the floor, nails on what was left of the counter, and a paint-splattered drop cloth was all that protected the kitchen tile. It was a mess. That’s how my kitchen looked during its recent upgrade. The end result was beautiful, but redoing an entire room was a huge undertaking. It took weeks to finish, cost a fortune, and there were probably at least half a dozen considerations that I didn’t fully think through before work got started.

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Mariner

DECEMBER 19, 2016

One barrier to implementing new ideas can be a board. Not a piece of wood (although at this point many of us have a similar picture in our mind), but our board of directors. That's why I delighted in reading Mark Athitakis's post on how a shift in conversation can have a domino effect.

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Socious

DECEMBER 19, 2016

There was wood everywhere. Paper on the floor, nails on what was left of the counter, and a paint-splattered drop cloth was all that protected the kitchen tile. It was a mess. That’s how my kitchen looked during its recent upgrade. The end result was beautiful, but redoing an entire room was a huge undertaking. It took weeks to finish, cost a fortune, and there were probably at least half a dozen considerations that I didn’t fully think through before work got started.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Four healthcare organizations have joined together in a new nonprofit to create best practices ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of mobile health applications. As the health-related mobile app industry continues to grow and consumers turn to them to help manage chronic illnesses, so does the need to ensure their quality and safety. That’s why the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, DHX Group, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society ha

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

BeAnElf.org, an ongoing nonprofit campaign, has encouraged the public to respond to letters to Santa Claus for more than a decade—in the process helping to draw attention to the U.S. Postal Service’s century-old Operation Santa program. For more than a century, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has relied on volunteers to solve a problem that can best be described as amusing: the phenomenon of young children writing to Santa Claus, address: North Pole.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The wind-energy group, Asia’s first, hopes to create a centralized voice for the industry, as well as to expand the reach of the continent’s wind farms, which are mostly based in China. A new Singapore-based industry group is coming to life in an effort to help promote wind energy across the Asian continent. The Asia Wind Energy Association says that it hopes to leverage the momentum already found within the sector on the continent. “The market is actually growing quite rapidly in the diff

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

An expert on organizational culture makes the case that dress codes should serve a purpose for your association. Also: why virtual meetings struggle to compare with the real thing. Dress codes have traditionally been a hard-and-fast rule for many organizations. But do they really have to be? And who says that jeans make an employee less competent? In a recent piece on Association Success , consultant and culture expert Jamie Notter argues that many dress codes are too stringent, citing two commo

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Building on their informal relationships, board members of the National Association of Women Lawyers have committed to mentoring younger leaders in the legal sphere who serve on the board of Ms. JD. The goal: to power up the profession’s up-and-comers. Two groups that support women in the legal profession are partnering up to boost their impact—through mentorship.

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Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 19, 2016

From governance to government, association leaders had plenty to be concerned about in 2016—and a smoother ride in 2017 looks unlikely. If leadership is all about steadiness at the helm, 2016 has been an especially challenging year for leaders. Storms, headwinds—pick your metaphor, this year had it. The broad disruptions were all over—in politics, economics, and technology.

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