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Destinations Make Diversity and Inclusion a Strategic Priority

Associations Now

“With Cheryl’s leadership, we look forward to building upon the framework of our already established community partnerships, and reflecting the global footprint of Dallas.” In March, the Meet Minneapolis Board approved the formation of the Diversity and Multicultural Action Committee and adopted a policy statement on D&I.

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Membership Involvement is Part of Leadership

The Membership Blog

The old question of involvement vs. engagement came up again this past week when I was asked to do some telephone interviews with a number of members of a client association who were planning to attend an upcoming Leadership Conference. Part of the solution is to personalize involvement as much as we can.

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Obama Military-Surplus Rule Change Draws Mixed Response

Associations Now

The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, for example, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that the change will provide a more structured process for procuring military-type equipment, but that the real solution to the problem is better training for cops on interacting with community residents. Our concerns seem to fall on deaf ears.”.

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The Hourglass Blog: Association Innovation as Brand Strategy

The Hourglass Blog

But his examples, at least for me, fall flat. The Minneapolis merchant wants you to become someone who appreciates the value and appeal of great design at a great price; youre as much a connoisseur as a consumer. Leadership. Leadership Potential of GenX. What does Wal-Marts innovation ask? Whats Targets innovation ask?

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Pessimism and Predictions: Comments on the Commentators : Off.

Off Stage

Bill Rovillo, of IMAPP, voiced some particularly challenging thoughts that association and MLS staff and leadership need to consider and place on the strategy section of their organizational agenda. Furthermore, when you attend state and national meetings on behalf of members, you should always share your overview with others in leadership.