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5 ways to practice employee empowerment at your association

Nimble AMS

Your association’s success depends upon the success of your employees. To ensure your organization thrives, you’ll need to invest in your staff. But how can you make a conscious effort to elevate staff across your association? By being intentional about employee empowerment. Read our blog for five employee empowerment strategies you can adopt at your organization today.

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How to Handle Performance Review Bias

Associations Now

Hybrid offices have their upsides, but they can also foster unfair preferences. To address that, leaders and managers must think about teams as well as people. Making a decision about how to run your office these days is fraught enough. In person? Fully remote? Hybrid? Every choice has an impact on productivity, recruitment, retention, and other metrics related to staffing.

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The Small-Staff Association’s Guide to Maximizing Content Repurposing

Association Adviser

In the fast-paced world of content creation, it’s essential for small-staff associations (or, let’s be honest, any association with limited staff, time and resources) to find innovative ways to make the most of their resources. Content repurposing is a strategy that allows organizations to extend the life of their existing content, provide renewed value to […] The post The Small-Staff Association’s Guide to Maximizing Content Repurposing appeared first on Association Adviser.

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How to Lead & Retain Your Multi-Generational Workforce

The Journal by EXEC

The workplace has undergone considerable transformation in recent years, with up to five generations now working together in certain organizations. The multigenerational workforce has created unique challenges and opportunities for leaders to create a cohesive and productive team. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, each age group has distinct perspectives and approaches to their day-to-day and work life.

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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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19 Ways to Make Asynchronous Online Courses More Engaging and Effective

WBT Systems

When taking an online asynchronous (on-demand) course, learners don’t have to worry about sticking to a schedule if travel or work gets in the way.

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Negotiation Techniques for the Workplace

Associations Now

Whether you’re discussing a raise with a supervisor or reviewing your building’s lease with a landlord, knowing how to negotiate is an important skill for association professionals. An expert shares negotiation tips and how to apply them in the workplace. The process of negotiating can be stressful and uncomfortable, and people don’t want to be perceived as greedy if they “win” or weak if they “lose.

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Report Recommends Innovations in Event Design

Associations Now

New research says planners should think more about making events that are interactive and that foster a sense of belonging. One event strategist shares some ways associations can implement the findings. New research is challenging meeting planners to make their events more personalized, inclusive, and playful. “ Guiding Principles in Experience Design ,” released last month, is based on a survey by Marriott International in collaboration with the Professional Convention Management Association (P

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Cast Video with Strategy to Create Stellar Communications 

.orgSource

Giving your association’s stories their 15 minutes of fame has never been easier. Video has an immediacy and impact that consistently outpaces other mediums. I’m glad to see so many organizations producing compelling content. Some professionals still think of video as a one-off initiative. In fact, it has the potential to be the star of your communication campaigns and the basis for multiple other varieties of messaging.

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Blog | Enhance Your Association with Member Exit Interviews | Multiview

Multiview

Do you ever wonder why members aren't renewing year after year? Need to know how to retain those numbers and attract more industry professionals? Getting feedback from exit interviews could be exactly what you need for member retention and growth.

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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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Mobile Event Trends for Today’s Events and Beyond

Aaron Wolowiec

How do we expect mobile devices to affect event engagement this year? In this post, we will review what opportunities await your association’s events this year and beyond!

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Association Brain Food: 7.7.23

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… A month from now, many of us will be at ASAE Annual in Atlanta. Two months from now, I hope to see some of you at Non-Dues-a-Palooza in Denver too. Check out the content lineup if you haven’t already. Teri Carden—the mastermind behind AMS Fest before selling it to Association Trends—and her team are known for creating enjoyable educational experiences.

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Tips to Foster Belonging in Your Organization

Achurch

Belonging affects how you show up at work and how you do your work. Research shows that connectedness is a basic human need. It’s a shared value human value. We all want to belong. Belonging is the feeling of security and support we experience when we feel: accepted, included, valued, and connected. The best workplaces leverage their strengths , communicate effectively , and create cohesion.

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Use the Summer to Uncover your Hidden Culture Patterns

PROPEL

Getting under the surface of your culture is a better use of your summer down time than organizing the supply cabinet. Start with your core values and then pull out the competing commitments you have under the surface. Those hidden competing commitments are probably causing you trouble, so those are the parts of your culture you should change. Want help with that?

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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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Can I rent your pool? Understanding the impacts of the new sharing economy

Ungrated

Community associations are familiar with the challenges associated with long-term home rentals and have become well acquainted with short-term rentals over the past few years, but a new trend in the sharing economy has been making waves recently: rentals for residential components such as swimming pools. Financial pressures and the potential monetary gain are causing Americans to think more creatively about how they can supplement their income through unused or underutilized assets.

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No Pressure or Nerves are Required (This is Just a Test)

Elevating Engagement

Two weeks ago, we talked about how to prepare ourselves to take the leap into new things and tamp down the accompanying (and annoying) feelings of nervousness. Whenever I try something new, I like a two-pronged approach. First, I prepare myself to deal with any trying-new-things-jitters. Next, I prepare my audience for the aforementioned new thing because it is new to them too!

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What condo owners, developers can learn from the Surfside collapse

AMG

After the collapse of the Champlain Towers Condo building 2 years ago, many experts looked into why this tragedy happened. What could have been done to prevent this event? Read more to find out.

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Embracing Digital Transformation: A Psychological Perspective on Dues Collection for Association Volunteers

Rejuvenesce

In small associations, volunteers often shoulder the significant responsibility of managing various tasks, from driving membership growth to organizing events. One of these critical yet challenging tasks is dues collection. Traditional methods like cash or check payments have been common, but they can impose a considerable psychological burden on these unsung heroes.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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.

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Breaking Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace

AssociationChat

Breaking Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace: An Essential Strategy for Talent Retention We’re diving back into the captivating dialogue Association Chat had with Nabil El-Ghoroury, psychologist and trailblazer at Executive Therapy and Consulting, where we bravely confronted the societal stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace, shedding a crucial light on this pivotal issue.

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HOA Task Force Bill

Colorado HOA Law

Notice Regarding Colorado HOA Homeowners’ Rights Task Force On May 24, 2023, Governor Polis signed into law HB23-1105, which creates an HOA Homeowners’ Rights Task Force (“Task Force”) to examine issues confronting communities that are governed by the executive board of an association. You can read more about the Task Force at [link].

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SCDCA Releases Special Five-Year Homeowners Association Complaint Report

AMG

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is releasing a compilation of HOA complaint data from the past five years to celebrate the HOA law’s fifth anniversary. How do you feel about the data?

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3 Types of Surveys That Actually Boost Membership Retention

MemberClicks

Increased membership retention doesn’t just happen on its own. Various initiatives have to be implemented. One initiative that we highly recommend: surveying your association’s membership. Regardless of how long your association has been around – or what your retention rate currently is – there’s always room for improvement. Now one of the responses we commonly hear when pitching membership surveys is, “Our members just don’t respond to those!

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Unlock the Future of Learning Growth and Retention at Cognition24!

The annual Cognition virtual conference is back on October 16, and this year it’s FREE! You’ll enjoy: Inspiring Keynotes from top learning industry leaders, providing fresh perspectives to help you outperform the competition. Hands-on, Skill-Building Sessions to elevate your growth, retention, and product adoption strategies. Exclusive First Look at the latest innovations from Thought Industries, empowering you with tools to grow faster.

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You gotta wanna

Effective Database

You gotta wanna Long ago I heard a training consultant say you can't train people who don't want to learn. Or as he put it, "you gotta wanna" learn. And so it is for data management. In order to really be successful, you "gotta wanna" be successful. And what does that look like?

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Marketing in HUGE in Engagement Strategy

Association Strong

No matter how great your engagement strategy is, if you don't market or communicate it effectively, it is doomed for failure. In this episode, Tom and Dave interview Allegra Tasaki, Communications Director for the National Association of Bond Lawyers. In this episode, Tom, Dave and Allegra share the keys to having an effective communications strategy that drives your member engagement.

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House Bill 542 Adopted by Senate Judiciary Committee

AMG

House Bill 542 has the power to drastically change NC community association law. This bill will apply to all HOAs and condos if passed. How do you feel about the changes this bill would create?

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5 Unique Member Types Your Association Should Consider

MemberClicks

We all know about the standard memberships in the industry: Individual, Student, Corporate, Retired, etc. But what about those member types that you need to cover your more particular members? Use your membership software to configure member types that better appeal to the preferences and interests of a wide variety of potential members. We’ve selected five types of members you should try to include in your association to cast a wider net for acquiring new members.

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Unlock the Secrets to Building Community

Unlock the secrets to building strong communities and sustaining growth with GrowthZone’s “5 Pillars of Community” ebook. In today's digital era, fostering a sense of belonging is more important than ever. GrowthZone’s informative ebook will help you transform your association’s community and discover new opportunities for growth. Explore the importance of personal and virtual communities, the ACHIEVE Model for success, and the key pillars including Direction, Shared Responsibility, Personal Val

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2023 Legislative Review Part 1

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

This week we will start our annual review of the legislative changes that impact community associations. On May 25, 2023, this column summarized SB 154, the “glitch bill” regarding structural inspections and reserves. SB 154 was signed by the Governing and is now effective. That column can be reviewed at [link]. The post 2023 Legislative Review Part 1 first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog.

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Remembering Hannah Levy

Beekeeper Group

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Hannah Rae Levy, who left us on July 3, 2023, at just age 33. Hannah was a lifelong resident of the Washington, D.C. area, a place she adored, and where she made a lasting impact on both personal and professional levels. Hannah was the loving wife of Andy Gruhin, and recently fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother to Bobby Indigo Gruhin.

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How HOAs Should Prepare for the Atlantic Hurricane Season

AMG

With hurricane season approaching, HOAs need to prepare. Read more to learn how you can help guide your community this hurricane season.

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