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How to plan an effective request for proposal (RFP)

Nimble AMS

Many associations struggle to take the first step in planning an effective request for proposal (RFP) when attempting to get their board on board for new tech plans and in becoming the catalyst of change for their organization. . Is your organization thinking about purchasing new technology, but not quite sure where to start?

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Becoming a Champion of Technological Innovation

Association Success

Using a cheerleader or champion approach to encourage innovation and new solutions to old problems can be a great way to get buy-in. You might need metrics, reports, and other reassuring information that this thing you are proposing is going to work. BE A CHEERLEADER. INSTINCT, TRUST, AND CONFIDENCE.

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Eric Lanke: Provocative Proposals for Change

Eric Lanke

Innovation. Provocative Proposals for Change. I just finished reading an advance copy of Shelly Alcorn s " Provocative Proposals for Change ," a report she authored based on Appreciative Inquiry interviews she conducted with more than 200 association executives (including me). Association executive and author. Leadership.

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Talk Less About Innovation and More About the Future

Associations Now

Resist the temptation to demand instant innovation, and instead motivate your team with conversation about the future. Regardless of a company’s location or size, attracting and retaining top talent ranks as the number-one internal stressor for CEOs and other C-suite executives globally in 2020,” according to the report.

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Help Your Members Find the Signal in the Noise

Spark Consulting

An interview with Carrie Hane and Dina Lewis, CAE, who co-authored the recent ASAE Foundation content strategy report, Association Content Strategies for a Changing World , with Hilary. A summary of the ASAE Foundation report, Association Content Strategies for a Changing World. Associations can help.

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Association Brain Food: 4.12.24

Reid All About it

. – 14 Conversations Dominating Association Planning The conversations dominating association planning discussions encompass a range of topics, from reimagining membership models to leveraging emerging technologies, fostering diversity and inclusion, and cultivating a culture of innovation. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Association Brain Food: 3.8.24

Reid All About it

You’ve probably seen survey reports about people registering later for events than in the past. Higher Logic’s 2023 Association Email Benchmark Report rounds up data and trends based on the emails of 1500 associations. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges.