A couple of quick thoughts about the #untech10 conference starting tomorrow.
This is what will happen to traditional associations if we don’t get our act together. A crazy group of committed, spirited and smart volunteers can move the world – and they are more than willing to work around a traditional association to get the job done.
Traditional associations can not only coexist with such groups, but thrive. They can always be the platform for like-minded people to get together, learn something together, and do something together – but only if they’re willing to shed outmoded governance and financial structures to do it. As those of us in associations know, this is easier said than done, because there is always a powerful group of stakeholders ready to defend anything of the status quo.
ASAE and the Center is playing its cards right on this one – starting with the wise decision to keep people home, safe and out of DC, and its tacit support for what Maddie Grant, Lindy Dreyer, and many others have put together.
This is totally inspiring. I can’t listen to every minute of every session, but I will drop in as often as I can. I can’t wait!
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I am eager to hear a summary of insights with such a savvy group participating – wish I could be there yet am speaking elsewhere…so cool