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How to Address Sinking Engagement

Associations Now

But that’s still above or at the percentage between 2000 and 2013. But so can better communication of the purpose of their work. That notion of communicating purpose is something that associations can extend to their members as well. If we want people to be happy about coming into the office, we have to make it valuable.”

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For Better Virtual Work Vibes—Try EI

.orgSource

And our virtual communication skills were not up to the task of addressing those negative emotions. As the tech problems subsided, people became better at communicating through the small screen. In June 2020, Gallup recorded the most significant drop in employee engagement since 2000. Start slowly.

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The Young Professional – Tracking down the Future Leaders of Your Association

Association Adviser

Part 4 of our 2017 Association Communications Benchmarking Study series. This year, more than 50 percent of associations said that engaging young professionals is one of their Top 5 communication challenges. With so many distractions, young professionals today could benefit from focused communication. Segment your content.

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Interview with an Expert Series: Tracy King

Blue Sky eLearn

Tracy has taught communication studies at multiple academic centers to students around the world. I started experimenting with Blackboard and Moodle when I was teaching communication courses at a St. Paul liberal arts university back in 2000. How did you get involved with eLearning?

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The Seven Leadership Secrets of Great Team Captains

SCD Group

They communicated practically, not in grand speeches. “The leaders of history’s most dominant sports teams took risks, engaged in dissent, embraced grunt work and hated giving speeches,” an excerpt from ‘The Captain Class.’ Walker offered a video summary of his book. The Seven Leadership Secrets: They took care of tough, unglamorous tasks.

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4 Ways to Optimize Your Association's Sponsorship Program

ISAE

For instance, when you raised the price of your hole sponsorships at your golf fundraiser, you raised an additional $2000 and onboarded an additional 10 new sponsors. When Jen came to GolfStatus as Communications Manager in 2020, she was struck by the power of the sport to raise money to power nonprofit missions.

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A new face, a new format and all things ORGPRO

Aaron Wolowiec

Kristen Parker Digital Communications Manager. First, I’m delighted to announce that Kristen Parker has joined the Event Garde team as our digital communications manager. Since 2008, Kristen has worked as a communications manager for Michigan State University, serving in the university’s central public relations office.

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