March, 2008

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Wild Apricot Blog : Microsoft Office Live Workspace takes on Google Apps

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Doing Business in the Middle East ? GrowGlobally.org

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Serious Strategy & Tools for Pursuing Sustainability. Grow International Meeting Registration & Sponsorships in an Era of Heightened Security » Mar. 24. 2008.

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Success Built to Last

Idea Architects

In their compelling book, Success Built to Last , authors Jerry Porras , Stewart Emery, and Mark Thompson highlight three essential ingredients of individuals who successfully align their lives with their work: (1) doing what matters deeply to you; (2) "having a highly developed sense of accountability, audacity, passion and responsible optimism;" and (3) taking action in effective ways.

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Hotel F&B Costs.Trust, but Verify and Watch Your Back

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Hotel F&B Costs.Trust, but Verify and Watch Your Back. Youve negotiated a good sleeping room rate on a very nice property for your annual meeting. Members will be delighted at the place! Everything is looking terrific and your board of directors is pleased. They are pleased, that is, until you present a food and beverage (F&B) budget for the event that looks for all the world like youve decided on a menu of Russian Beluga caviar, top

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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Branding

CAE Blog

I am part of a branding team at work. We are developing clean, minimalist, memorable and unified images and ad copy. One of the team members found this funny video of Microsoft dirtying up Apple’s beautiful iPod brand. It was very appropriate considering our project. [link]. Here is the U.S. Air Force’s new brand also employing a minimalist theme.

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Serious Strategy & Tools for Pursuing Sustainability ? GrowGlobally.

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Geographic Diversification – Good Strategy for Business. Doing Business in the Middle East » Mar. 20. 2008.

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Geographic Diversification ? Good Strategy for Business.

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Early Adopters Rethink Regional Office Strategy. Serious Strategy & Tools for Pursuing Sustainability » Mar. 18. 2008.

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Something that Works Now

Idea Architects

Kathleen Turner (she of the memorable husky voice) is perhaps best known as an actor, but currently she is represented on the New York stages by a production of Crimes of the Heart that she directed. Interviewed in New York Magazine about influences on her choices as a director she says, "We need to have something that's workable enough that we can move through.

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Early Adopters Rethink Regional Office Strategy ? GrowGlobally.org

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « The Applied Knowledge Gap in India. Geographic Diversification – Good Strategy for Business » Mar. 13. 2008.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Aretha Was Right

Idea Architects

During a recent session I facilitated on working with volunteers, the participants all agreed that the ultimate motivator was feeling respected by their colleagues and valued for their input and contributions. No other motivation or rewards were needed. Once again, a good reminder that the best solutions are often the simplest ones that don't cost huge dollars, but do require good people with good intentions.

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The Micromanaging Board and the Consolidator of Executive Power

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, March 11, 2008. The Micromanaging Board and the Consolidator of Executive Power. Almost nothing is more annoying to the association executive responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of an association than a volunteer who believes it is the volunteers role to manage the association. And nothing is more annoying to that volunteer than for the association executive to fail to understand that the volunteer was elected for just that purpose!

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CMI's Association Management Blog: The Power of Associations, for.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, March 4, 2008. The Power of Associations, for Good or Bad. At heart, Im an optimist. I believe that humanity can come together to achieve things that are beyond any individuals power. In my view, associations represent the ultimate potential of the human experience. They represent the possibilities that humanity brings to the planet; the promises that, as a species, we can collectively fulfill.

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Presentation Tips

CAE Blog

I have been busily preparing for a major presentation to ASRT’s senior leadership team. We are seeking support and funding for a major expansion of our professional development offerings by building a personalized, customized member educational portal. This educational portal will house a comprehensive suite of applications including a self-assessment, offerings in multiple delivery vehicles recommended based upon results of self-assessment, a wiki library, peer-to-peer learning forums, and mu

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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Wild Apricot Blog : Recruit New Volunteers Online and Celebrate Volunteer Week 2008

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