Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

For Dropbox and Slack, it’s literally their business strategy. Interesting strategy.). This is not how IT generally works within organizations, and these companies know it. The reason a random platform lurks in the shadow in the first place is pretty simple: Your organization isn’t offering a good alternative.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 4, 2012

Without looking at the poster on the wall or the wallet card you are probably carrying, what’s the mission and vision of your organization or company? Are you passionate about the mission/purpose of your organization and the work you do? Mission, Vision, Values: Catalysts for Action. This model holds valuable lessons.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

Our guest for the first episode of “The Power of Change with Michael Praeger” is Cat Carmichael, the Chief Executive Officer for Strategy 123, a strategic community association management (CAM) consulting company focused on acquisition preparation, increased profitability and creating successful exit strategies and succession plans.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Every Monday in 2011, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. Smart individuals and organizations disrupt their own routines before others determine they have devolved into a rut. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Monday, December 26, 2011.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form. These scientific tools are complemented by the specific roles identified by IDEO, one of the worlds most innovative product design firms, in The Ten Faces of Innovation : Anthropologist. Monday, December 05, 2011.

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Use of any new technology should be considered in light of the character of the relationship an organization (or individual) wants to have with their members, customers, and stakeholders and how to reflect that and their core values and personality in doing so with the new technology. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference.

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

Participative decision-making forms like quality circles have become mainstays in many organizations. Tools like decision-making grids or Edward deBonos Six Thinking Hats can help ensure thorough consideration of alternatives an evaluation of the selected options using common criteria. Friday, July 20, 2012. Jeffrey Cufaude.

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