Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

” I’m definitely the kind of person who would rather go with what works than remain grumpy, gritting my teeth in frustration about a tool I’d simply rather not use. And in many cases these tools work together; when I’m done with something, I can paste a link into a Slack window and, boom, productivity.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 1, 2012

In this edition, explore tools for environmental scanning and trend watching, examples of game dynamics being applied by real-world companies and associations, and a handy tool for tracking and maintaining personal productivity. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Staying Aware of Societal Trends and Innovations.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

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. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Experimenter. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Idea Architects

JANUARY 6, 2012

Well explore some of the values and beliefs required for effective facilitation, best and worst practices, tools and techniques, common group and individual situations, and different facilitation environments (including virtual) or meeting purposes. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Every Fridays post will focus on some tool, technique, or situation related to facilitation, a skill I believe to be fundamental for anyone, bother personally and professionally. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. If three emails a week is too much for you, subscribing via RSS feed might be a better option.

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Idea Architects

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

I led two breakout sessions (links to slides provided): the first focused on tools and techniques for enhancing creative, critical, and constructive thinking, and the other explored the everyday practices of innovative individuals. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop.

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Idea Architects

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Its a very hands-on event and we explore facilitation fundamentals, tools and techniques for meetings and discussions, and how to manage common group dynamics situations. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. We had 45 folks in July, so a great community of learners gets engaged. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Idea Architects

APRIL 16, 2012

I am a huge believer in the value of record-keeping in volunteer organizations and regularly preach the power of checklists as a vital tool in project management (you have read The Checklist Manifesto , right?). 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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SCD Group

MAY 20, 2012

FRAN -3.37% The Houston-based company fired him because he "improperly communicated company information through social media," the company said. One of their favorite tools is the employment policy. Reinventing membership as a revenue tool for assoc. 8 Reasons Social Media Policies Backfire by Heather Bussing.

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Idea Architects

MAY 4, 2012

That is the most important tool we bring to any meetings or conversations we facilitate. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. And perhaps the best way to find our own voice is simply to. let our voice speak, to listen to it with great intention, and to make. in our lives. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 4, 2012

Structure and strategy are merely tools to accomplish mission and vision, not things to be preserved at all costs. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Regretfully, the ways in which core values and purpose are realized over time becomes seen as the ends in and of themselves as opposed to a means to a greater end.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

It is all too easy to focus conversations about designing better learning experiences on tools, techniques, and logistics. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. It is the sound advice that helped keep me challenged as a meeting planner when I was designing an event I had already reimagined several times. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JULY 20, 2012

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. Regardless of the tools used or process selected, some of the core questions facilitators must help groups answer include: 1. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JULY 6, 2012

Visuals are a critical tool as we work to help participants make connections and make meaning from what unfolds. Tweets are visuals increasingly being incorporated as visual records during a session ( in Twitter wall form ) or being curated and repurposed using a tool like Storify following a session to tell the story of what occurred.

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Idea Architects

JULY 2, 2012

Turn your participant directory from an address book into a true networking tool by adding two fields on the registration form and then publishing them in the directory: (1) topics I want to learn more about, and (2) topics I could be a resource on for others. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

JUNE 8, 2012

Affinity diagrams are one effective tool for managing this issue. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Effective facilitation ensures that they each get heard, but in an efficient manner so that the bulk of the conversation can focus on the implications of the different perspectives. 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 9, 2012

You could begin the process prior to the first meeting or conversation, anonymously collecting and aggregating individuals ideas via an online tool like SurveyMonkey. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. 1, Columbus, OFA & ANLA Staff Workshop. 2, Columbus, MORNING AVAILABLE-special rate. Blog Archive. Blog Archive.

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Idea Architects

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

I think this might be a great problem-solving tool for association members when they feel like they've run into a wall and aren't sure where to go. 19, Houston, Assof of Fundraising Profs Conference. Inspiration is everywhere - we just have to make the connections. :) Great list, Jeffrey! 2, Columbus, PIA-Ohio Board Workshop.

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Off Stage

JUNE 22, 2011

Put a consumer property search on the website like the Houston Association of REALTORs. And leave your organization’s website links everywhere you can—on forums, Facebook, anyplace you visit. Encourage your staff to do the same. This traffic will improve search engine ranking. Permanent Link. Posted by Judith Lindenau.

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Beth Kanter

JUNE 4, 2012

Among traditional media that mentioned our blog carnival were Liz Szabo, a health reporter at USA Today with 15,737 followers on Twitter, and Gina Carroll a reporter for the Houston Chronicle with 3,036 followers on Twitter. Lesson #7: Continue to search for opportunities to promote your blog post.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JANUARY 16, 2023

I was actually in Houston last Thursday and had dinner with Justin. Certainly, you know, writing has been a great tool of how you’ve communicated, but maybe share a little bit more about that. CAT CARMICHAEL So you’re right. You are what you say and you are what you write.

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