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With Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting that the election may be “rigged,” the National Association of Secretaries of State has spoken out, emphasizing that the electoral process has numerous safeguards in place. MORE
It is easy to see how association processes can break over time. Why not try a process audit? List and review every critical process, especially those that interface with members. Has the process improved? MORE
Your process matters. 1 RT @westrochlil : Are your processes inconsistent and causing confusion? What do your internal processes say about you? Even processes that aren’t front-facing, such as member data retrieval, can affect how well you serve your members. MORE
The fact that the onboarding experience was excellent and included efficient and professional technical support throughout the process was a bonus.”. The post HBA Journey to Reduced Costs and Process Improvements appeared first on GrowthZone. THE CHALLENGE. MORE
We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations. MORE
Facilitation Friday #6: Balance Content and Process, Ideas and Action. Effective facilitation must manage (or balance content and process, as well as attention to both ideas and action. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. MORE
If finding a good partner or vendor feels like finding a needle in a haystack, maybe your RFP process needs a reboot. According to Bower, it only happens when you start from the beginning to design the processes that are needed to solve the real issues. MORE
If you want to change the culture, then you MUST change some management processes. Not just processes–management processes. These are the processes we use to manage the work (as opposed to processes we use to do the work). The first is with HR processes. MORE
B2B buyers are all saying them same thing about the sales process: they want lasting, valuable partnerships instead of one-time transactions. B2B sales can be tough. Buyers are well educated on products and services, including your competitors, and frequently work in teams. MORE
Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it. MORE
Registration for meetings and events is about more than the process. The post Meeting Registration: It Goes Beyond Process appeared first on Associations Now It’s also about what’s included, the price, and any extras that come with it. MORE
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock. MORE
As part of the American Bar Association’s Advantage discounts program, the legal group is offering its members access to LawPay —a credit card processing service designed specifically for legal professionals. MORE
A look at the ins and outs of a business process review—and why an association might consider conducting one. are integral to the overall success of an organization—and a business process review is a great tool for getting those answers. “A What does a business process review look like? MORE
So before assuming we can persuade others with the data on why we need to change, we need to enroll them in our conference improvement planning process. We need to seek out volunteers who are willing to participate in the improvement process. MORE
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process. MORE
To help organizations simplify their processes and stop the “torture,” consider a solution that takes into account these 3 C’s: Content , Commerce and Community. Members of organizations today are tech savvy and expect their interactions with your organization to be easy and meaningful. MORE
She and Host JP Moery discuss the methodology behind collecting quality data and how tracking and evaluating data trends can guide your next move in the sales process. MORE
But the process of participation, and subtle nuances in wording and norms, really mattered to the students. Because of that, co-creation is often as much about the process as the product, something I’ve written about before in the context of the IKEA Effect. MORE
Simplest Process for Quick and Easy Videos. Once you have the tools above, follow the below process to kickstart your first video campaign. It’s important to keep your call to action in mind throughout this process. MORE
Identifying your goals is a very important part of the Campaign Development Process! The post Campaign Development Process: Discovery and Diagnostics appeared first on. Have you ever just gotten into the car and begun to drive, not sure of your destination? Sounds like fun. MORE
We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. MORE
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address. MORE
In order to continue empowering member-based organizations to thrive through refreshing technology and a heart for service (our mission!), MemberClicks takes a very methodical approach to how we develop our association management software products (MemberClicks and WebLink). We give all of our customers ample opportunity to provide product feedback and let us know what features they want to see. If you’ve ever submitted a suggestion and are wondering what happens next, this sneak peek is for you! MORE
Point out these customer-generated ways to use your product during the sales process to highlight your product’s flexibility. Sales are competitive. MORE
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. MORE
If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help. member communication MORE
Just before the WHO findings came out, the genomics firm Clear Food analyzed a common type of processed meat , hot dogs, and found that even the veggie dogs were problematic. The post WHO Ruling On Processed Meat Rankles Industry Groups appeared first on Associations Now MORE
The post Campaign Development Process: Solutions appeared first on Slice-Works. Enough questions! You’re looking for answers. These are beginning to evolve in Step III. Our solutions board tells you “here’s what we recommend.”. MORE
You looked forward to a new process or project, romanticizing the experience in your mind and then dealing with the discomfort as reality hit, gritting your teeth through it all because you were sure you''d be better off for it. What are your tips for preparing for a new process or project? MORE
If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success. Landing-Page MORE
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed at how the process works, we get it. The grant application process is no joke! Take a look at this simple outline to follow how the grant writing process generally plays out. Have you been looking into some ways to gather some additional funding for your association or chamber? We have one word for you: Grants! MORE
Revamping any association process can seem like a long and hard road, but it doesn’t have to be. This association experimented with new ways of identifying talent. MORE
To find the right person, you have to tweak the recruiting process. Instead of wasting time and money hiring the wrong type of person, your organization should create small tweaks in its recruiting process to ensure you’re attracting people who have the right professional and people skills. MORE
Two things are often cited as keeping solar panels from becoming mainstream: costs and an inconsistent installation process. As it is now, the permitting and inspection process adds about $7,000 in direct and indirect costs, about $1.00 MORE
Upgrading your association’s processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. No organization is perfect, but continually updating processes that push your association forward can get you closer. MORE
——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website. MORE
Since my responsibilities include strategic and operational planning and our organization has successfully launched vast amounts of change over the last six years, this has ignited my curiosity about the process of change. I come from a family of change agents. MORE
Unfortunately, you’ve yet to begin testing, and this quality assurance step of the production process is imperative to ensure content accuracy and display functionality. Track the approval process. The back-and-forth review process can create confusing email threads. MORE
I see similar patterns within innovation—we’re all about creativity and inspiration, yet we don’t have processes in place for beta testing, prototyping, or experimentation. You also have to build processes and systems that support the behaviors that everyone has acknowledged are important. MORE
Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year. MORE
Despite the nonprofit’s unique situation, rebranding will follow the same common process other companies undergo to change the way they’re perceived, said Rob Rankin, president of Clarity Coverdale Fury, the marketing firm leading the rebranding efforts. MORE
in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. Widely used by associations as a tool for crowdsourcing the meat-and-potatoes education content for annual conferences, the call for speakers and sessions doesn’t need to be an arduous process. MORE
Process Related Topics Association Adviser
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Since my responsibilities include strategic and operational planning and our organization has successfully launched vast amounts of change over the last six years, this has ignited my curiosity about the process of change. I come from a family of change agents.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Upgrading your association’s processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. No organization is perfect, but continually updating processes that push your association forward can get you closer.
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 27, 2018
It is easy to see how association processes can break over time. Why not try a process audit? List and review every critical process, especially those that interface with members. Has the process improved?
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
You looked forward to a new process or project, romanticizing the experience in your mind and then dealing with the discomfort as reality hit, gritting your teeth through it all because you were sure you''d be better off for it. What are your tips for preparing for a new process or project?
Higher Logic
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Unfortunately, you’ve yet to begin testing, and this quality assurance step of the production process is imperative to ensure content accuracy and display functionality. Track the approval process. The back-and-forth review process can create confusing email threads.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2018
So before assuming we can persuade others with the data on why we need to change, we need to enroll them in our conference improvement planning process. We need to seek out volunteers who are willing to participate in the improvement process.
Jamie Notter
MAY 14, 2014
If you want to change the culture, then you MUST change some management processes. Not just processes–management processes. These are the processes we use to manage the work (as opposed to processes we use to do the work). The first is with HR processes.
Jamie Notter
DECEMBER 5, 2017
I see similar patterns within innovation—we’re all about creativity and inspiration, yet we don’t have processes in place for beta testing, prototyping, or experimentation. You also have to build processes and systems that support the behaviors that everyone has acknowledged are important.
Association Management
JUNE 15, 2016
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
SocialFish
JULY 7, 2016
——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
B2B buyers are all saying them same thing about the sales process: they want lasting, valuable partnerships instead of one-time transactions. B2B sales can be tough. Buyers are well educated on products and services, including your competitors, and frequently work in teams.
Slice-Works
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The post Campaign Development Process: Solutions appeared first on Slice-Works. Enough questions! You’re looking for answers. These are beginning to evolve in Step III. Our solutions board tells you “here’s what we recommend.”.
Slice-Works
JULY 7, 2016
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock.
Web Courseworks Associations
MARCH 8, 2017
Simplest Process for Quick and Easy Videos. Once you have the tools above, follow the below process to kickstart your first video campaign. It’s important to keep your call to action in mind throughout this process.
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 13, 2014
Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it.
Thanks For Playing
JULY 24, 2012
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address.
MembersClicks
JUNE 14, 2018
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed at how the process works, we get it. The grant application process is no joke! Take a look at this simple outline to follow how the grant writing process generally plays out. Have you been looking into some ways to gather some additional funding for your association or chamber? We have one word for you: Grants!
Moery Company
APRIL 24, 2018
She and Host JP Moery discuss the methodology behind collecting quality data and how tracking and evaluating data trends can guide your next move in the sales process.
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process.
Associations Now
AUGUST 24, 2017
A look at the ins and outs of a business process review—and why an association might consider conducting one. are integral to the overall success of an organization—and a business process review is a great tool for getting those answers. “A What does a business process review look like?
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 31, 2017
To help organizations simplify their processes and stop the “torture,” consider a solution that takes into account these 3 C’s: Content , Commerce and Community. Members of organizations today are tech savvy and expect their interactions with your organization to be easy and meaningful.
Higher Logic
MAY 30, 2017
Point out these customer-generated ways to use your product during the sales process to highlight your product’s flexibility. Sales are competitive.
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Two things are often cited as keeping solar panels from becoming mainstream: costs and an inconsistent installation process. As it is now, the permitting and inspection process adds about $7,000 in direct and indirect costs, about $1.00
Association Success
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Revamping any association process can seem like a long and hard road, but it doesn’t have to be. This association experimented with new ways of identifying talent.
Wild Apricot Blog
JULY 8, 2013
If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help. member communication
Associations Now
SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
If finding a good partner or vendor feels like finding a needle in a haystack, maybe your RFP process needs a reboot. According to Bower, it only happens when you start from the beginning to design the processes that are needed to solve the real issues.
Associations Now
JANUARY 9, 2015
Registration for meetings and events is about more than the process. The post Meeting Registration: It Goes Beyond Process appeared first on Associations Now It’s also about what’s included, the price, and any extras that come with it.
Associations Now
JUNE 3, 2014
As part of the American Bar Association’s Advantage discounts program, the legal group is offering its members access to LawPay —a credit card processing service designed specifically for legal professionals.
Associations Now
JANUARY 6, 2016
Despite the nonprofit’s unique situation, rebranding will follow the same common process other companies undergo to change the way they’re perceived, said Rob Rankin, president of Clarity Coverdale Fury, the marketing firm leading the rebranding efforts.
MembersClicks
JULY 24, 2018
In order to continue empowering member-based organizations to thrive through refreshing technology and a heart for service (our mission!), MemberClicks takes a very methodical approach to how we develop our association management software products (MemberClicks and WebLink). We give all of our customers ample opportunity to provide product feedback and let us know what features they want to see. If you’ve ever submitted a suggestion and are wondering what happens next, this sneak peek is for you!
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2017
If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success. Landing-Page
Association Success
APRIL 26, 2018
But the process of participation, and subtle nuances in wording and norms, really mattered to the students. Because of that, co-creation is often as much about the process as the product, something I’ve written about before in the context of the IKEA Effect.
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 24, 2016
With Donald Trump repeatedly suggesting that the election may be “rigged,” the National Association of Secretaries of State has spoken out, emphasizing that the electoral process has numerous safeguards in place.
GrowthZone
MARCH 29, 2018
The fact that the onboarding experience was excellent and included efficient and professional technical support throughout the process was a bonus.”. The post HBA Journey to Reduced Costs and Process Improvements appeared first on GrowthZone. THE CHALLENGE.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2014
We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations.
Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Facilitation Friday #6: Balance Content and Process, Ideas and Action. Effective facilitation must manage (or balance content and process, as well as attention to both ideas and action. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas.
Slice-Works
AUGUST 4, 2016
Identifying your goals is a very important part of the Campaign Development Process! The post Campaign Development Process: Discovery and Diagnostics appeared first on. Have you ever just gotten into the car and begun to drive, not sure of your destination? Sounds like fun.
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 12, 2017
in 2013, we found that nearly 77 percent use a call for speakers/sessions process. Widely used by associations as a tool for crowdsourcing the meat-and-potatoes education content for annual conferences, the call for speakers and sessions doesn’t need to be an arduous process.
Wild Apricot Blog
APRIL 23, 2015
Here are highlights from our Wild Apricot Expert Webinar on Volunteer Onboarding, presented by Tobi Johnson. webinar Volunteers
Associations Now
MAY 12, 2014
Your process matters. 1 RT @westrochlil : Are your processes inconsistent and causing confusion? What do your internal processes say about you? Even processes that aren’t front-facing, such as member data retrieval, can affect how well you serve your members.
Beth Kanter's Blog
AUGUST 30, 2013
We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process.
Associations Now
OCTOBER 26, 2015
Just before the WHO findings came out, the genomics firm Clear Food analyzed a common type of processed meat , hot dogs, and found that even the veggie dogs were problematic. The post WHO Ruling On Processed Meat Rankles Industry Groups appeared first on Associations Now
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