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JULY 3, 2010

The Young Foundation released an interesting and useful report this week: the title is “ Capital Ideas: how to generate innovation in the public sector.” ” The title caught my eye: “public sector innovation seems to me to be a contradiction in terms. Identify priority fields for innovation: This is important.

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Association Management Innovation Report Course 40

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JULY 12, 2010

But wed like to buy it from you, and publicly recognize your innovation and contribution.” ” In an earlier blog, I wrote about encouraging innovation in an association: certainly this example provides an opportunity to do just that. Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Social Media.

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JULY 28, 2011

He had written the following: When an MLS does innovate—such as the launch of a public website—some large brokers become very angry because in their words “Once again, you are leveling the playing field.” Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Social Media. 0 Comments • Post A Comment!

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

There was also an array of ‘bright ideas’—concepts which were innovative and cool, but perhaps not revolutionary enough to be thought of as Realtor association Game Changers. Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Social Media. 0 Comments • Post A Comment! Write a Comment. Recent Posts.

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JULY 27, 2011

” The problem, Marilyn says, is that the real estate industry is focused on the needs of agents and not consumers. “ And that attitude of protectiveness means that third party vendors offer more information to consumers than the real estate industry does. Time for MLSs and Associations to make it happen!”

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APRIL 15, 2010

Most of our sister organizations out source that function and therefore we constantly have to push our region/member companies into innovation. Major innovation finally being thrust upon us by IT staff inside and outside of our vertical space. Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Social Media.

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Technology Software Cost Survey 40

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MAY 6, 2010

Matt: My industry colleague Judith recently posted brilliantly about Associations having an IT strategy outside of MLS ( [link] ). I do find that when IT is outsourced a lot of the more creative and innovation oriented tasks I mentioned previously just dont get done. Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Lawsuit. •

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MAY 17, 2010

The Leadership Association is, according to the Models profile, is an organization which is positioned based on envisioned industry trends. It implements programs, products and services which are creative and innovative, and provide enhanced membership value. Your Name: RealTown Members: Click here to login. Social Media.

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Virgin Islands Communications Leadership Tools 40

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AUGUST 10, 2011

What this means, says Rob, is a more clearly delineated target market for the MLS: “ the real issue will become whether the MLS’s own innovations deliver value to the broker, who pays the bills.” Real Estate is an industry in peril. ” After all, the listings belong to the broker, as does the real estate company.

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Association Subculture

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Associations must prepare now to provide this leadership by examining the future of their industries and professions, to determine how various trends and future forces will affect their specific membership, and to determine how they should respond.". Remove the barriers of members only sections, login screens and other impediments.

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