Smooth The Path

AUGUST 6, 2018

The results of years of member research show that high-performing professionals tend to move through three stages during their career. They may be new to the workforce, or new to their organization, or new to the profession, or new to an industry. They mentor others in their organization or within their profession or industry.

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Association Value Member Research Team Industry 84

Reid All About it

JULY 9, 2021

Charlene Li believes you need order to create change —not what you picture when thinking about innovative organizations. She says, “Disruptive organizations create just enough order to allow change to happen smoothly. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management.

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

Smooth The Path

JULY 31, 2017

While conducting member research new members and long-time members share why they engage with their association (and why they don’t). Because they are ready to switch organizations and they know networking can help them secure a better job faster.

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Member Engagement Member Research Project Organization 68

Associations Now

MARCH 19, 2019

Also: Finding a learning management system fit for your organization. A learning management system, or LMS, can be fundamental to members’ professional development—but finding the software that fits within your organization can be challenging. It doesn’t come without risks , says member researcher Amanda Kaiser.

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LMS Learning Management System Software System 65

Smooth The Path

APRIL 7, 2016

They believe the mission or the promise of the organization is critically important and they know the association needs to improve. They are going through some massive cultural shifts as they reorient the decades old organization toward the future with a new focus on rapid innovation. Related posts: The members we should focus on.

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Member Insights Member Research Survey Process 60

Smooth The Path

APRIL 24, 2018

Our members are self-centered. Our members have… no time. Only organizations that solve our member’s problems, speak their language, and understand them will get their time and attention. Not in a bad way, we are all self-centered. and their attention is scattered.

Member Engagement 95

Member Engagement Marketing Organization Member Insights 95

Sequence Consulting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As professionals, you provide substantial value, and it’s only reasonable for your members to contribute accordingly. To effectively raise dues and gain support from your members, your organization should consider three essential steps. It is helpful to know what similar organizations charge their members.

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Revenue Strategy Price Analysis 72

Smooth The Path

MAY 7, 2017

The only thing preventing our association from becoming the top of mind resource, the organization members are trying to figure out how to become more engaged with, and the one members rave to their colleagues about is… Simply, our understanding of members. Deeply understanding members is at the root of it all.

Member Engagement 84

Member Engagement How To Case Study Conference 84

Smooth The Path

JANUARY 24, 2016

Coming out of my own member research, the challenge that comes up nearly universally among members of all associations is the need to influence. Our members are solving tough business problems and need to practice their creative skills AND they need to learn how to help others in their organization be creative as well.

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Social Media Member Research Tips Education 60

Smooth The Path

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

What is particularly interesting about this year’s conference is the team methodically set about meeting some of members’ biggest challenges. Here are the top challenges we all have and here is what we did about them: New Members Feel Like Outsiders. Related posts: Intentionally designing member experiences.

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Innovation Conference Committee Member Research 60