Reid All About it

JULY 5, 2024

You’re more likely to attract and keep members with either a combination or tiered membership structure. Leveraging Agile Leadership in an Evolving Agile Digital Era Envision a business landscape where change is the sole constant. Tony Rossell of Marketing General Inc. thinks the days of one-size-fits-all membership are over.

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Strategy Education Content Tips 270

Socious

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Completed by member research and association expert Amanda Kaiser, the study also delves into how and why those associations are innovating, as well as why other associations may be struggling. Having leadership support from your CEO and board is a major factor in successful innovation. Step 1) Get Executive Buy-In.

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Innovation Membership Management Process Products 100

Achurch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

But, your oldest daughter, who has been sitting in her seat waiting to burst into her natural leadership position, finally starts to plan. Team members make eye contact with each other and talk energetically with each other. Team members connect with each other and not just the leader. An hour goes by and nothing happens.

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Team Member Research Communications Leadership 79

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2018

We would plan an innovation program that will help the association be nimble and quick, always seeking to solve member’s problems as the profession or industry evolves.

Innovation 74

Innovation Member Insights Member Experience Member Engagement 74

Reid All About it

JULY 9, 2021

technology, human resources, physical space, leadership, engagement, etc.). Host: Event Leadership Institute. Learn how to approach AMS selection in a post-pandemic world, from consideration to launch and beyond, based on member research and the many lessons learned this past year. CAE credits. More info/register.

Rhode Island 195

Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This recent update summarizes what the project team learned from their latest member research; this post goes into why they did it and this helpful guide details how they did it. Leadership do not see the problem or believe in the solution. Gotta love these people for their thoroughness and transparency! Namely, themselves.

Leadership 63

Leadership Survey Resources Examples 63

Smooth The Path

MAY 23, 2017

In our Association Leadership Benchmarking Study , we found that some associations had far more autonomy from the board than others. And this is going to be a tough one for some associations for two reasons. The board structure in some associations slooooowwwwssss decision making. And we are nice. We like consensus.

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Project Member Engagement Conference Strategy 89

SCD Group

MAY 6, 2014

The other day, an association executive called me about coordinating member research needed after a “failed” strategic planning session. I have a huge leadership development and training issue.” It dawned on me that my own board wasn’t able to distinguish the organization from its convention. “It They don’t know what all we do.

Case Study 40

Case Study Member Research Newsletter Leadership 40

Smooth The Path

AUGUST 18, 2016

If you are an association leader I invite you to join us and take the survey: The 15 minute Association Leadership Study Survey. This group was very diverse and collectively the conversations provided some fascinating early insights and became the basis for this quantitative benchmarking survey.

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Survey millennials Leadership Report 60

Fonteva

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Not only do we have an array of association clients, but some of our staff have also held leadership roles themselves in associations, like President or VP of Finance. The same best practices used to engage staff internally can and should teach you a thing or two about boosting external engagement with your members.

Member Engagement 98

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 98

Association Adviser

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Associations must continue to advance America’s economic competitiveness through a renewed research and innovation agenda, through workforce development initiatives and the creation of global communities that invite and embrace diverse people, ideas and opinions. AA : How would you describe your leadership style?

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Ohio Innovation millennials Resources 60

Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When one of my proposals for member research doesn’t move forward with a perspective client I know that I’m one proposal closer to one that will move forward. -Instead of being upset while deleting a blog post that is not quite good enough I try to think of it as the necessary draft needed before I get to a much better one.

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Proposal Member Research Tips Team 60

Mizz Information

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

This recent update summarizes what the project team learned from their latest member research; this post goes into why they did it and this helpful guide details how they did it. Leadership do not see the problem or believe in the solution. Gotta love these people for their thoroughness and transparency! Namely, themselves.

Leadership 40

Leadership Survey Resources Examples 40

MemberClicks

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Overview, Roles, and Responsibilities) Executive committees, which are also known as standing committees, are governing bodies that work closely with others in leadership roles in an organization to handle both daily operations and urgent matters. Most have between three and seven members. What is an Executive Committee?

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Committee Organization Leadership Strategy 52

Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Your most engaged members and your board members may not represent the rest of your members. For example, long-time members love traditional receptions; new members typically hate them. New members need to learn the basics while long-time members get tired of hearing the same old sessions.

Examples 84

Examples Process Member Research Strategy 84

SCD Group

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Consider member research (not a quick emailed survey) to analyze member needs and association programs. Ideally, this is a telephone survey of randomly-selected members, former members and potential members. Ask this key question: “If this program/service didn’t exist today, would we create it?”

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Committee Cost Survey Member Research 40

Smooth The Path

JULY 26, 2016

What do you do if you are coming to an association that has a recent messy history? Perhaps the CEO’s desk has been a revolving door. Or the board has been particularly dysfunctional. Or many strategic planning efforts have been started but never brought to completion.

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Project Association Management Member Insights Member Research 60

CSAE

JUNE 27, 2023

Key highlights from the Town Hall are below: Members were reminded of CSAE’s strategic priorities: to be the champion for associations, to be the centre of excellence for the association sector and to be a model for continuous improvement in association management. CSAE will be sharing the link to the podcast as soon as it becomes available.

Committee 40

Committee Team Library Review 40

Sequence Consulting

JANUARY 14, 2025

Typically, these experts conduct member research, develop innovative strategies backed by data insights, and help associations effectively communicate their value. Tenured members: These are long-term members who have renewed at least once. A consultant provides their experience and expertise to help associations grow.

Member Engagement 72

Member Engagement Tips Recruiting Recruitment 72