.orgSource
JANUARY 4, 2022
Hybrid is not just for meetings anymore. The need to adapt to a changing environment has given creative legs to business thinking. We’re mixing, matching, and collaborating in remarkable new ways. Association CEOs and management firms are one example of a pairing that hasn’t always been viewed as a great date. However, when the chemistry […]. The post Have Your Cake and Eat It Too!
Association Adviser
JANUARY 5, 2022
From maintaining employee retention and a healthy company culture to ensuring employee satisfaction and levels of productivity, the COVID-19 pandemic altered the way many organizations operate their business. At a more micro view, employers who transitioned from managing staff in person to having a team of remote and/or hybrid workers have faced, and continue to […].
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Beth Kanter
JANUARY 5, 2022
Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. (Pictured above). Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other thin
WBT Systems
JANUARY 4, 2022
We’re close to entering the third year of the pandemic. Although we’re all getting used to living with uncertainty, it takes a toll.
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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.
Aaron Wolowiec
JANUARY 7, 2022
In December 2011, with the goal of planning large association conferences for multiple concurrent clients, I launched Event Garde. In honor of these 10 years, we looked under the hood at just a few of the numbers to help illuminate just how far we’ve come and the mark we’ve left on the association industry (so far).
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Achurch
JANUARY 6, 2022
If you’re not a fan of annual performance reviews, you’re in good company. In fact, Gallup researchers found that 14% of people and only 8% of managers feel inspired by performance reviews. The problem? Annual performance reviews are delivered long after yearly goals are set and much of the work toward those goals is done. The feedback is no longer timely, useful, or meaningful.
Nimble AMS
JANUARY 7, 2022
You’ve heard about artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, but do you know how they can help your association? . Here are six practical examples of how AI and predictive analytics technologies can help your organization work smarter and faster. I recently wrote about why 2022 is the year to get started with artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics for your association.
Leading Learning
JANUARY 7, 2022
Year end is a natural time to pause for reflection. And that’s just what we did in a recent Leading Learning Webinar focus on the learning business landscape. In this article, we recap some key points from that session. You can also watch the recording of that Webinar below. Our wish is that the points below provide fodder for your own reflection—that powerful engine of learning—and equip you to make educated guesses and craft hypotheses about what the learning business landscape of 2022 may loo
Smooth The Path
JANUARY 6, 2022
As I talked about in Tuesday’s post , turning the calendar to a year (new budget year, birthday, holiday, or any other significant milestone, for that matter) are great times to reflect and make some commitments for the future. Here are the thought-starters that I am playing with this year: What would you like to learn in 2022? What new skill will serve you in the future?
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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.
Ungrated
JANUARY 7, 2022
Condominiums and housing cooperatives must meet updated structural safety requirements to secure loans for mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The government-sponsored enterprises released new guidance in late 2021 after the partial collapse of Champlain Tower South in Surfside, Fla., in June, generated concerns about aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance.
PROPEL
JANUARY 3, 2022
In general, I think conventional wisdom overstates the importance of the top of the organization when it comes to designing and managing culture (just Google “culture starts at the top” to get that perspective). The truth is, culture exists at every level of the organization, and it is shaped and given life through everyone’s behavior.
AssociationChat
JANUARY 3, 2022
What’s the single most important thing you could do to improve the quality of your life this year? This week’s question asks you about how you can improve your quality of life. As we start out a new year, many of us have looked at how we can revamp our routines or recommit to habits that will help us improve our lives in some way. Sometimes with so many goals and habits, it is hard to zero in on the one thing that might most improve our quality of life.
Smooth The Path
JANUARY 4, 2022
The end of one year and the beginning of another is a time to start new. The slate figuratively wipes clean. New possibilities are before us. This week is a great time to position ourselves to think, learn, and grow throughout the year ahead. Many professionals take some time to mark this event with reflection and planning. In case you are looking for a new year-end contemplative process, here are some that I’ve observed: One colleague writes a year-in-review of personal and professional h
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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!
Association TRENDS
JANUARY 7, 2022
Today, associations require a greater degree of agility and adaptability than ever before. To achieve that, they need to rely on data as an integral part of decision making. New tools are transforming the way associations use data by enabling non-technical users to understand and use data in their jobs every day. Easy and direct access to relevant information empowers your users —and enables your whole organization to become data-driven.
MemberClicks
JANUARY 6, 2022
As a leader in your organization, one of your many responsibilities is growth. Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. However, according to a recent Wild Apricot report , 68% of organizations have trouble with bolstering their membership numbers. According to the same research, using multiple outreach tactics can be more effective when it comes to moving the needle on growth.
Achieve
JANUARY 4, 2022
It’s important that your nonprofit board members, executives, and management staff have a solid understanding of your financial statements to successfully plan for the future, build capacity, and prevent loss or fraud. Learn from Todd L’Herrou, Director of Accreditation at Nonprofits First, at our FREE webinar -. Your Guide to Nonprofit Financial Statements.
Clowder
JANUARY 3, 2022
Host Alexa Kade sits down with Danielle Valenti Mahoney and Evin O'Shea from the Web Scribble team to chat job boards, the 'Great Resignation,' hiring struggles and more.
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.
Beth Kanter
JANUARY 2, 2022
Sand Dollar Beach, Big Sur. Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. This year we hiked by the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur. (Pictured above). Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other t
MemberClicks
JANUARY 6, 2022
As a leader in your organization, one of your many responsibilities is growth. Sure, that applies to your bottom-line, but it specifically applies to boosting your member base. However, according to a recent Wild Apricot report , 68% of organizations have trouble with bolstering their membership numbers. According to the same research, using multiple outreach tactics can be more effective when it comes to moving the needle on growth.
Effective Database
JANUARY 5, 2022
It's always about trust When I work with clients on almost any data management project, a very common theme is one of trust. Or more specifically, a lack of trust in the data that's in the primary system.
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
For many years now, Chapter 718, Florida Statutes has provided that any new rental restrictions approved by the membership of a Condominium as an amendment to the governing documents only apply to those who voted for the amendment or those who obtained title to the unit after the amendment was approved and recorded in the County Public Records.
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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.
Robert Skrob
JANUARY 3, 2022
What’s your renewal rate of your annual subscribers and how do you improve your annual subscriber renewal rate to grow your recurring revenue? While annual subscribers have higher a lifetime value than monthly subscribers, your annual subscriptions require an annual renewal notification process. While many of your subscribers are excited to renew, there are many others who are on the.
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
Sherman Park resident Jordan Morales said that when he bought a home to accommodate his family of five children, he wanted them to feel safe enough to play in the front yard. Just three years in, however, and he said the idea of them doing that is “terrifying.
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
With the Legislature meeting in Tallahassee in January to kick off the regular session, this week, state Sen. Victor Torres, D-Orlando, and state Rep. Kristen Arrington, D- Kissimmee, filed a proposal “to prevent unpaid HOA fines from becoming liens that could lead to properties being seized” and another bill “which would repeal the ability for HOAs to issue fines.
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
Mountain Harbour Property Owners Association has donated $500 to the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Johnson’s Chapel Station.
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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
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
Q: Are owners allowed to use proxies to vote at a meeting in a homeowners’ association and what is required for a proxy?
Community Associations Network
JANUARY 1, 2022
If your upstairs neighbour wears concrete shoes or smokes constantly, changes to the Ontario Condominium Act now make these issues easier to resolve. The changes to the Ontario Condominium Act, amended this fall, come into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
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