Association Navigator

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I’m thinking about innovation in the context of managing associations and non-profit enterprises. Innovation is a corporate buzz word, but it’s also a fundamental element in any successful and growing organization. The concept involved is using a “wide lens” when preparing a product or service innovation.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 1, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. Learn about IT’s critical role in a positive onboarding experience; best practices to maximize productivity, engagement, and security; and equipment recommendations to empower hybrid and remote workers.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Digital Learning Accessibility, The Road Ahead Learn about elevating accessibility as an institutional imperative, designing and implementing institutional policy and strategies, and selecting and using technology-driven innovations to enhance accessibility. 1 CAE credit.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Lean startup methodology (as opposed to lean six-sigma) has taken the business world by storm in the last several years, with businesses of all sizes and life stages experiencing success following its principles of building the minimum viable product, measuring what happens, and learning whether to proceed, stop, or pivot.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Big idea: Successful innovation can be small, too. How do you define innovation? I want to invite you to the real world of innovation: small-sized innovation,” Tatonetti says on Association Success. One way to implement this vision of innovation is to focus on streamlining workflows.

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Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The magnitude of an innovation project doesn’t determine whether the project is innovative or not. Innovation is synonymous with big. So innovation also might be just as well be synonymous with risky, scary and the domain of only a privileged few. Innovation Type 1: Evolutionary.

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Association Leaders

MAY 22, 2013

The title of the article is, “ CEOs say Investing in Innovation is not Paying off “ The bottom line is a study was recently done of companies in the US and Europe. The companies were asked questions about their willingness to invest in innovative activities (products and services).

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Potomac Core

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Associations are increasingly well positioned to help members and industries build innovative workforce solutions through their professional development and certification products. How can Associations help members respond to this growing challenge and build innovative workforce solutions? Innovative Workforce Solutions.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2020

To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. Meet our seventh “Planner of Productivity”: Kevin Brooks, the agent of record for the Church of God—headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee—since 2004. We bring that with us.

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Eric Lanke

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Leadership. Innovation. Film Directing Lessons in Innovation and Leadership. What lessons in innovation and leadership can be mined from the views of the man who brought us such classics as Patton , The Godfather and Apocalypse Now ? Labels: Innovation , Leadership. Member Engagement.

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Higher Logic

JULY 25, 2016

Leadership hype always focuses on the C-suite – are your executives on social media? Do they have direct contact with customers or community members through formal feedback systems or a product advisory board? But here’s another consideration: have you ever tapped leadership beyond the C-suite?

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Associations Now

JULY 16, 2019

And many associations currently seeing membership growth are tapping into the power of innovation and optimism about the future. This year’s survey found a correlation between associations with an innovation program and consistent year-over-year membership growth. Have you introduced innovations to transform the member experience?

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Reid All About it

APRIL 12, 2024

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Fri 4/12 at 11 a.m.* – Leadership Excellence: Prioritization and Inspiring Change Navigating complex projects and organizational change can be daunting for any leader, but women often face unique challenges in gaining buy-in and driving results. . – More info/register.

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Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

I am very American in that I believe in the underdog (or maybe this is less about being American and more about being a product of the 80’s?) As a staff member of an association, I would like to think that if I have a useful and winning innovative idea, I can bring it to market. Association innovation is dependent on the CEO.

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Socious

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Many people believe innovation is all about inventing and releasing new products. Innovation is so much more than just revamping products or services. As a society, we thrive off of innovation. Defining Innovation.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Equip yourself with innovative approaches to adapt community engagement strategies in an AI-augmented landscape. Explore how immersive technologies, interactive displays and innovative soundscapes are redefining engagement and transforming the event landscape.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. When they compare the expense to their professional income, both parents working may not seem productive. Our discussion about the Summit Award launched a wide-ranging conversation.

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Reid All About it

MAY 26, 2023

Good listens Sean Soth, chair of the Leadership Advisory Board for Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR), talks with Jeff Cobb, co-host of the Leading Learning podcast , about revenue issues, the need for a business development role in associations, and why people join PAR. Research says alone time could yield more innovation.

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Idea Architects

DECEMBER 5, 2011

custom-designing keynotes, workshops, and leadership conferences that promote innovation, learning, and community. Leadership Limerick: Innovation Requires Many Contributions. Every Monday, I offer a leadership limerick, highlighting an idea or strategy about effective leadership in limerick form.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 15, 2019

Associations can’t fulfill their missions without innovation. Innovation helps organizations create and improve processes, products, services, and experiences for their members, customers, staff, and audiences. 10 elements of the innovation mindset to nurture at your association. #1: 1: Creative curiosity. 3: Empathy.

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Association leadership. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Fri 7/7 at 10 a.m.* – Association Products | Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle Every month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. More info/register. Fri 7/7 at 4 p.m.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 5, 2024

She recaps a case study presented at the Innovation Summit about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ use of the blue ocean strategy to expand their certification tool into new markets. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Blue ocean strategy. To keep them at bay, find a new blue ocean.” 1 CAE credit.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. From online forums to in-person events, learn how to foster a sense of belonging and gain insights into the strategies and best practices for creating thriving external communities that drive business innovation, brand advocacy and lasting relationships. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership. The future of chapters. Wed 1/20 at 11 a.m. CAE credits.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 19, 2024

It will also explore which business functions are leading the way, how leadership is supporting AI efforts, and how policies are affecting adoption. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. The survey report will benchmark key factors in AI adoption, including budgeting, training and hiring. 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Thriving (or not) associations. Which is yours? Reality check. More info/register.

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Idea Architects

MARCH 21, 2018

The quality of the product is paramount to them. And it begins to make you think differently about coffee, about customer service, about product quality, about timing, and more. It's one of the many core elements of innovation, one Franz Johansson nicely described in his book The Medici Effect. Thinking differently.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Leadership & Learning: The Best Leaders Ask the Best Questions: Because Who Needs All the Answers Anyway? What cultural leadership characteristics keep an organization from reaching its potential? 1 CAE credit. . More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

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Mariner

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Someone (chapter leader, staff, volunteer leadership) comes up with a great idea for a new program, product, or service. Submitted by guest blogger Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, CEO & Chief Strategist, Spark Consulting LLC. Have you ever had this experience? Maybe it was even specifically requested by members.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Whether your results are better or worse than the CEIR index, I think it is a helpful top-line metric for benchmarking and sharing with your organization’s leadership. The mandate to innovate the event experience vs. a limited workforce and capacity. Event innovation often takes a back seat. (One can only hope!) Swap it out.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Tue 2/23 at 2 p.m.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 4, 2021

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Plan to attend what is sure to be a lively and productive discussion on how to take hold of your own promotion and win in your career. Through this interactive networking, you will build real relationships with like-minded and innovative association professionals.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 14, 2023

Tanner Kohler, Nielsen Norman Group ) Even in the metaverse, women remain locked out of leadership roles, although they spend more time and spearhead more initiatives there. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Mina Alaghband and Lareina Yee, McKinsey ) Make time to job hunt while working full time.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: Product Community *All events are online at Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted. Is your Board ready for innovation? More info/register. More info/register. Organizer: Cecilia Sepp, founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 11/17 at 4 p.m. –

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Eric Lanke

MARCH 19, 2012

Leadership. Innovation. Innovation Circle on Member Engagement. Im leading another innovation effort for WSAE. However, over the last year or so, we have begun to realize that we are not building an appropriate pipeline of engaged members who are ready to step into the leadership positions of the future.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Quick hits Can AI write thought leadership content for you? You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 12, 2020

I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Join this timely discussion of commitment to action and sustainable change in regards to increasing representation in leadership, supplier diversity and inclusive event practices. Chris Vest, CAE, director, public policy, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership.

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