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Association Brain Food: 10.7.22

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Because I’m away next week on a hiking vacation in South Dakota, I’m not publishing Association Brain Food on Friday, October 14. Instructor-led education. Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

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Nonprofit Organizational Culture Eats Big Data for Lunch

Beth Kanter

The business management guru Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Any strategy or plan to use Big Data is likely to be devoured if the culture of an organization is not supportive. They were all using a mix of technology, skills, and strategies. Truer words have never been spoken.

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Advocacy Do’s and Don’ts

Association Adviser

“Advocacy means we are the eyes and ears for our members to protect their interests at the Capitol and to educate legislators about our industry.” ” Mary Lange , president of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Education Foundation, reiterated that members pay dues to be represented.