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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.3.19

Reid All About it

Amanda Kaiser dispels three myths on why people join associations and reveals the real reason—based on her member research. Learn how to overcome barriers to embracing new technologies and see a real-world example of the impact automation can make. Explore how to build a personal brand that showcases you as an expert.

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Three More Problems Attendees Experience at Association Conferences

Smooth The Path

I’m a first-time attendee, and I don’t know how to navigate your conference. These six insights were straight from member research, and I have three more for you. ” What she wanted were more conversations around leadership. ” What she wanted were more conversations around leadership.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 7.9.21

Reid All About it

Find out how conversational email helps improve reply rates, scale outreach, and unlock email’s hidden potential. Learn how to send emails that people actually want to open, leverage proven strategies and tactics for writing conversational emails, and measure and optimize your conversational email results. More info/register.

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Association Boards That Fail

SCD Group

The other day, an association executive called me about coordinating member research needed after a “failed” strategic planning session. I have a huge leadership development and training issue.” It dawned on me that my own board wasn’t able to distinguish the organization from its convention. They don’t know what all we do.

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4 Steps to Inspire Innovation in Your Association

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Completed by member research and association expert Amanda Kaiser, the study also delves into how and why those associations are innovating, as well as why other associations may be struggling. Having leadership support from your CEO and board is a major factor in successful innovation. Step 1) Get Executive Buy-In.

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Is it Day 1 or Day 2 for Associations?

Smooth The Path

In our Association Leadership Benchmarking Study , we found that some associations had far more autonomy from the board than others. Related: How to exponentially improve member engagement at any association. And this is going to be a tough one for some associations for two reasons. And we are nice. We like consensus.

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Executive Committee Essentials: Roles, Structure, and Distinction from the Board of Directors  

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Overview, Roles, and Responsibilities) Executive committees, which are also known as standing committees, are governing bodies that work closely with others in leadership roles in an organization to handle both daily operations and urgent matters. No one is born knowing how to lead an organization. What is an Executive Committee?