Wild Apricot
JUNE 23, 2009
For every hour your non-profit invests in social networking, an hour is lost to other projects that might further your cause more effectively. How can you know if social media is the best possible use of that time, unless you’ve first figured out what you want to achieve? ( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Non-profit Communications social media.
Idea Architects
JUNE 30, 2009
Many conferences no longer provide handouts as they green their meetings, and I’m all for anything that reduces paper waste. That said, well-designed handouts (not just slides reprinted in handout form) can be a valuable interactive tool to engage participants in notetaking and other written exercises. While I don’t use handouts for all my sessions, I do see them as integral to many presentations and lament others who forget their potential to enhance learning.
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Guilt by Association
JUNE 14, 2009
I just finished reading Jim Collins’ new book, How the Mighty Fall , his first major book since Good to Great. Despite its buzz-killing title, it’s absolutely inspiring. And it couldn’t be more timely. Collins builds his book around five stages of decline: Hubris born of success. Undisciplined pursuit of more. Denial of risk and peril. Grasping for salvation.
Off Stage
JUNE 12, 2009
Off Stage. Jun. 12, 2009 - Dorothy, We Aren't in Vermont Anymore. 12.00. Normal 0. false false false. EN-US X-NONE X-NONE. MicrosoftInternetExplorer4. Your association have a problem? An over-riding concern that needs to be discussed and examined by the membership as a whole? Let’s say it’s an issue of whether or not the association should take a position on the location a proposed new highway in your community.
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Associations Live
JUNE 29, 2009
Michael Jackson died on Thursday afternoon. I’m starting this entry with the news just in case you haven’t had access to the internet, listened to the radio or turned on any major news station over the course of the past three days. And, as much as he was the “Elvis” of my generation, I’m not going to opine on a career filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.
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Wild Apricot
JUNE 2, 2009
We've rounded up 30 of the most useful and interesting stories filed at AssociationJam.org in the past month, just a sample of the resources for associations you’ll find at the portal site. It was quite a challenge to pick out just 3 links in each category for Membership, Events, Board, Volunteers, Fundraising, and Technology — in fact, Social Media gets a double dose!
Idea Architects
JUNE 26, 2009
Before you send out a letter and stack of material. before you invite me to be your friend on Facebook or join your network on LinkedIn. before you type in your letter or email to me something along the lines of "it was so good to spend some time with you at the meeting last week". you might want to think about whether or not I was actually at the event and whether or not we ever met or spoke.
on Leadership
JUNE 26, 2009
on Leadership … by Steven Davis, CAE. Leadership … an Ongoing Discussion. « Leadership … Continued Discussion 6/5/09. Leadership … Continued Discussion 7/7/09 » Leadership … Continued Discussion 6/26/09. In this blog I want to share a quote by Gilbert Amelio, President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp., which I surfaced in John C.
Off Stage
JUNE 25, 2009
Off Stage. Jun. 25, 2009 - Is Your Newsletter a 98-lb Weakling? Put the WAV group’s newsletter on your mailing list. Every AE needs a daily reading list, and in my estimation, this newsletter is one of them. By and large, the WAV group articles are about important industry stuff—trends, technology, economy. Articles are short, and bigger issues are addressed in helpful ‘white papers’ (which, by the way, are an effective communication tool for your members—if you don
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Associations Live
JUNE 25, 2009
How many times have you had that impossible problem or unsolvable dilemma that you just couldn't figure out.only to have the solution just "come to you" as you weren't concentrating on it? Researches who have mapped the anatomy of the brain will tell you that when you allow your mind to wander, it is actually in a more active state than it is during focused reasoning with a complex problem.
Association 20/20
JUNE 24, 2009
I’m pleased to announce that an original theme I recently composed and recorded, entitled “Go the Distance”, made its debut yesterday at the Association Forum of Chicagoland’s 2009 Annual Meeting. I hope that it provides some measure of inspiration not only to association executives in Chicago, but also throughout the country and around the world. .
Wild Apricot
JUNE 30, 2009
Welcome to the June 2009 edition of the NonProfit Blog Carnival, a monthly showcase of great blog posts for and about nonprofits. The 10 articles highlighted here were chosen to give a variety of viewpoints and usable information on Nonprofit Technology.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech social media nonprofit blog carnival.
Idea Architects
JUNE 25, 2009
Learning can be enhanced through the effective use of visuals, and visuals involve more than just handouts and slides (they will be covered in detail in the next post). Let’s consider five other visual elements available for your use: (1) you, (2) props, (3) video, (4) wall posters, and (5) flipcharts. You are going to be the focus of participants’ attention and that makes you one of the most powerful visuals available.
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Guilt by Association
JUNE 24, 2009
Last night the Boston Globe and its largest union reached agreement on a contract that was only slightly different from the contract the union rejected a couple of weeks ago. The New York Times got the $10 million cut from expenses that it said it needed. Instead of an 8% pay cut, they get a 5.9% cut, in exchange for deeper benefit cuts. The biggest benefit cut was the removal of lifetime employment guarantees for 176 people.
Executive Connections
JUNE 23, 2009
Executive Connections. « Making History at SLA 2009! | Main. | Why SLA Must Consider a Name Change » 23 June 2009. Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe. I am back to work, but I cannot stop thinking about last week’s annual conference. What a way to celebrate SLA’s centennial! And of course we are only half way through our centennial year celebration. Just think what additional experiences we can have.
High Context
JUNE 22, 2009
Pew Internet & American Life Project has released their most recent statistics on broadband adoption among adult Americans : Home broadband adoption stood at 63% of adult Americans as of April 2009, up from 55% in May, 2008. The most interesting bit of data in the report is that the following groups achieved above average increases in adoption: senior citizens; low-income; high-school graduates (no college); older baby boomers, and; rural Americans.
Associations Live
JUNE 17, 2009
If you've had the news on recently, you've no doubt seen the ongoing political unrest in Iran. This past weekend, they held elections. Elections in Iran are a tricky thing. So tricky, that in my research to figure out who the major players were, I came across this chart from the BBC: ( Click Here if you'd like to see the BBC interactive tools that go with this chart) So, I guess it wasn't a big surprise when the government claimed that the candidate in power had won, and the opposition claimed t
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Wild Apricot
JUNE 25, 2009
If you work at times on different computers, carrying a USB loaded with free portable software can save you time and help to ensure security - there's no need to download and install the software you need or to risk your data on someone else’s hard drive.( read more ). Tags: Non-profit technology nptech open source software.
Idea Architects
JUNE 23, 2009
I recently stayed at a large convention hotel of a major brand in a top tier city. Within four hours of checking in I had experienced more than a half-dozen minor service mishaps, none particularly consequential, but each frustrating in its own right. A previous stay more than a year ago was somewhat similar, but out of brand loyalty, I wanted to give the property a second chance.
Guilt by Association
JUNE 22, 2009
I’ve run into two instances recently where vendors or association managers demonstrated a tin ear to the fragile nature of trust. First, my example. We were trying to start an experiment with a small social media vendor. Along came the proposed contract. For the most part, it was standard-issue, except for a clause which gave the vendor “an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, fully paid, worldwide license” to do whatever the hell it wanted with user (i.e., member) content.
Executive Connections
JUNE 22, 2009
Executive Connections. « SLA in the WSJ! | Main. | Guest Blogger SLA President Gloria Zamora: Join the Tribe » 18 June 2009. Making History at SLA 2009! What a conference! I am both exhausted and energized at the conclusion of the most successful SLA Annual Conference & INFO-EXPO in my years at SLA. The big topic of discussion was SLA’s Alignment research. Gloria Zamora and I gave a presentation at the Leadership Development Institute and got lots of thoughtful ques
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High Context
JUNE 18, 2009
I am presenting a webinar with Boston Conferencing/Peach New Media next Tuesday at 12 Noon. The title is Creating the Complete Social Media Experience for Your Meetings and Events: Effective Practices from the Leading Edge of Association Social Media. From the description: Learn how to plan and implement the complete social media experience for your next event, conference or meeting in this unique webinar.
Association 20/20
JUNE 16, 2009
I want to send out a special hello and expression of gratitude to the attendees of the 2009 South Carolina Society of Association Executives (SCSAE) Annual Conference as well as the leadership and staff of SCSAE, especially Executive Director Keely Yates. It was truly an honor to be in the presence of such a talented and devoted group of association professionals. .
Wild Apricot
JUNE 10, 2009
Facebook has just announced that it will be offering custom usernames (“vanity URLs”) for Facebook Profiles and Pages, starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Custom usernames are a big deal for many Facebook members, who have long been frustrated by hard-to-remember Page and Profile addresses made up of random strings of numbers. Directing people to your Facebook page can be as easy as telling them your username.
Idea Architects
JUNE 18, 2009
All too often great content falls flat because presenters spend far too little time thinking about the format and flow of their presentation. Bringing your content to life requires thoughtful consideration of options whether you plan on talking from the podium or facilitating a more interactive learning experience. You will create a more engaging session that attracts and retains participants’ attention, energy, and interest if you answer a simple question for each of your major content threads:
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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Associations Live
JUNE 15, 2009
Yes, the world is a different place when you are out touring on a bike. The first few days of 'getting in shape' were deadly. I couldn't think about much except breathing, pumping the peddles, and staying upright. Once you get into the groove - it's a pleasant change; time to think and time to see the world from a different perspective. Gotta tell ya. everything - buildings, homes, gardens, and streets look different when you are on your bike instead of in your car.
Executive Connections
JUNE 16, 2009
Executive Connections. « Look Out Washington! SLA 2009 Is Nearly Here. | Main. | Making History at SLA 2009! » 16 June 2009. SLA in the WSJ! As I attend SLA’s 2009 Annual Conference and INFO-EXPO, I am happy to see my eager members rushing to get to the next session, visiting our many vendors in the exhibit hall and networking with their fellow info-pros throughout the conference center.
High Context
JUNE 15, 2009
I fielded a question last week about what factors are the most important in launching a wiki to support a small working group, such as a committee, task force or team. I’ve decided to address it a bit more broadly by looking those factors for online collaboration in general. In my experience designing and facilitating collaborative spaces online for large and small association, volunteer groups, alumni and others, you need the following to maximize successful outcomes: Have a very clear an
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