Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

In other words, do 100% the opposite of what we usually do in strategic planning. But every once in a while, I have an organizational strategy project. The post 2: Strategic Planning v. Now, I mostly do *membership* strategy for clients. If we’re willing to change “the way we’ve always done it.”

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JUNE 9, 2023

.* – Volunteer Engagement Best Practices for Chapter-Based Organizations | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle You will be interested in this topic if you engage with volunteers in any way. Career Coach Series: Shifting Leadership Style There’s not one leadership style that works for all contexts.

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MARCH 17, 2023

.* – Career Coach Series: Mindful Leadership Many organizations are in a state of disruption, transformation, and uncertainty. Join us as we explore how an approach of mindful leadership can assist with wellness, focus, clarity of vision, conflict resolution, and goal setting and achievement. 1 CMP credit.

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JUNE 2, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ shares best practices for change readiness that will help you understand and minimize the complications people bring to technology or any other change project. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Fri 6/2 at 1 p.m. CAE credit. .

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Technology Chicago Education System 195

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Data-informed event planning. Quick hits Can AI write thought leadership content for you?

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APRIL 21, 2023

Starkweather Association Services’ guide to best practices for change readiness helps you “understand and control the complications that people bring to a change project.” Strategist, Public Speaker, Author, PMA Nonprofit Leadership and Vista Cova Tue 4/25 at 1 p.m. Nine times out of ten, new systems fail because of the human factor.

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MAY 19, 2023

Billhighway explains how to get reacquainted with post-pandemic chapter members and design a chapter event experience that’s worth their time. Leadership training. WBT Systems suggests offering something valuable in exchange for their time: free leadership training they can apply at work and at your association. Event apps.

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Now for the educational events scheduled for next week.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Leadership pipeline. By educating the next generation of company and industry leaders, you’ll fill your association leadership pipeline too. A few of them might surprise you, but they’re essential for technology project success. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. 1 CAE credit.

Chicago 195

Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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AUGUST 4, 2023

The Endocrine Society and Matchbox Virtual Media announced a joint venture to design and deliver online experiences that will drive innovation in the medical, healthcare and scientific industries. Host: MeetingsNet Speaker: Justin Maddox, Director of Digital Strategy, LEO Events Fri 8/11 at 12:30 p.m. Online experiences. 1 CMP credit.

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MAY 29, 2020

The Online News Association is turning their conference into a virtual “ global journalism innovation festival.” Pivot Virtual Summit: Visioning a New Future for the Events Industry through Self Care, Innovation & Community. Host: Liz King Events. . Host: Liz King Events. Virtual conference of the week.

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Host: Event Leadership Institute. Host: PCMA.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Many societies are currently focusing on DEI initiatives with their membership, leadership, and their staff. Susan Spilka, Strategic Communications Consultant and Co-founder of the Workplace Equity Project. Live Q&A: Successful Hybrid Events Depend on These Key Roles. Wed 3/30 at 11 a.m. – Fireside Chat). Wed 3/30 at 11 a.m.

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MARCH 30, 2018

I know how badly you want to put your technology project (and all that heavy drinking) behind you, but before you move onto your next big project, heed Gretchen Steenstra’s advice at the DelCor blog: before moving forward, do a technology project close. A Woman’s Guide to Leadership: Women, Credibility and Power.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

They address why leadership may want employees to return to the office and describe some benefits associations reap from remote/hybrid work. We will walk attendees through exercises on how to connect their own personal leadership traits, experiences and skills to the traits needed to create an inclusive organizational culture.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

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JUNE 26, 2020

We’ll also talk about how to manage and hopefully avoid technical debt during any sort of web project. – Virtual Event Demo Days. You’ve been tasked with finding the right platform to move your organization’s event from face-to-face to virtual. Best Practices to Accelerate Your Pivot to Virtual Events.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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JUNE 19, 2020

If your association wants to create a more inclusive association, you must identify and remove the barriers standing in the way of a member’s desire to volunteer or serve in leadership , says MemberSuite. Virtual event benefits. Learn best practices that engage sponsors and partners to invest in your virtual event. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Host: Event MB. Host: Virtual Events Institute. 1 CAE credit.

Technology 370

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APRIL 5, 2019

WBT Systems discusses how to use your LMS for leadership development and all kinds of volunteer training. The team at AO uses the EventCanvas methodology to analyze the past and shape the future of its events, including major events and congresses for AO Foundation and its AOSpine and AOCMF communities of practice. 1 CMP credit.

District of Columbia 170

District of Columbia DC Washington LMS 170

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Innovating Meetings & Events: The Way Forward ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). Explore other strategies that will help financial executives to better connect with nonprofit boards to advance strategic planning and innovative change. The 2022 Leadership Shift. More info/register. Host: Vanilla. CAE credits.

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SBI

AUGUST 31, 2022

We travel to staff their events, and carefully make recommendations that serve their best interests. Why We Do It We’re on a mission to lead associations to success with innovative professional management solutions. They go the extra mile in working with the various committees and leadership on tasks, projects, and strategy.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Nowadays, if you’re involved in a technology selection or implementation project, you must understand APIs , unless you’re okay with letting your software live in a silo. Join us for a moderated discussion on defining leadership, vital skills to grow and encourage, and leading alongside others. Fri 2/10 at 4 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 14, 2021

Some of the highlighted trends are alarming: leaders are out of touch with employees and need a wake-up call, high productivity is masking an exhausted workforce, Gen Z is at risk and will need to be re-energized, and shrinking networks are endangering innovation. Host: Event Farm. Much is uncertain, but current projections can help.

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Beyond Networking: Event-Planning Reimagined. New volunteer leadership and work environments have increased the need for conversations and meetings that focus as much on connection and listening as on the content presented. Host: Guru Events. Host: Black In Events Network. More info/register. Host: GrowthZone.

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APRIL 6, 2018

If your organization has a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link. Tue 4/10 at 2 p.m.* – Innovation and Events. Hear insights from new brain research and case studies that show how changing the way you manage your consciousness and focus will improve how you design events. 1 CMP credit. CAE credit.

DC 39

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MAY 22, 2020

Billhighway explains how virtual events can help sponsors and exhibitors achieve their marketing goals —while helping chapters achieve their revenue goals. The goals they discuss are thought leadership, meeting leads and decision-makers, product showcasing and brand awareness. No value, no project. Host: Event Garde.

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Certificate Revenue Conference North Carolina 369

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Virtual event planning template. Their Virtual Show Flow Template is an Excel worksheet that includes tabs for the event overview, project timeline, event show flow (and example tab), production information, green room checklist plus worksheets for speakers and sponsors. Tough leadership decisions.

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Fonteva

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After congratulating your members on another successful year, it’s time to get to work with your association leadership team and find your next membership management system. You might not think that event management is essential for membership software, but think again! Simple customization interfaces (no coding required).

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APRIL 13, 2018

Board Relations and Leadership DC Idea Swap (Washington DC). Hear about some of the key issues and challenges facing association leaders and board members, including governance gaps, board leadership, development needs, fundraising and financial difficulties, and confusion over the Board’s role/responsibilities. 1 CAE credit.

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AMR Management Services

AUGUST 6, 2011

The combined operations bring AMR to 65 employees, 30 full-service and project-based clients and more than $6 million in annual revenue. Founded in 1992 by Steve Drake, Drake & Company grew from an event planning and public relations firm to a full-service association management company specializing in the food and agricultural industry.

St. Louis 64

St. Louis Library Kentucky Association Management 64

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Learn about empathetic leadership, internal and external barriers that can negatively affect how one leads with empathy, self-leadership and how it relates to being an empathetic leader, using the Empathy Circle model approach to become a more empathetic leader. Event planning season is in full swing, so let’s talk about it.

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APRIL 9, 2021

During the pandemic, MemberSuite noticed your already full plate was taking on additional tasks and projects so they’re sharing strategies to help you cope with an extremely heavy workload. Event Farm is hosting a series of virtual events on pandemic compliance and safety at in-person events. Website insight. Host: PCMA.

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San Diego Revenue Strategy Content 370

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Looking for additional work. I’ve had a few writing projects finish recently and have room for more client work in my schedule. Learn about recent cybersecurity innovations associations might leverage to improve their cybersecurity.

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