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If you see something, say something
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementThe incoming president announces her priorities. She shares her vision with the board, committees and staff, forecasting a successful leadership year. What could go wrong?
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Data breaches on the rise: How to prevent a breach
Paul Starkman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementPart I of this series — "Data breaches on the rise: Are you prepared to stop the leak in 2015?" — addresses a few of the causes, consequences and some practical mitigation against leaks. Part II focuses on additional essential elements that can be effective to supporting a data security breach prevention plan.
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Past president’s syndrome: What will your former leader do in 2015?
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementIn 2015, a large number of organizations will undergo some type of board change. But what happens to the "past" president of the organization? In most organizations, the roles of the executive officers and directors are clearly defined with an important purpose. The role of the outgoing president is vaguely defined or not at all.
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Data breaches on the rise: Are you prepared to stop the leak in 2015?
Paul Starkman Science & TechnologyThroughout 2014, the number of security breaches continued to climb, as did the scope of the data breaches and the costs involved. The current epidemic of security breaches is happening at companies of all sizes and industries. As you turn the calendar to 2015, how can you be ready to stop the leak and mitigate the potential and significant damage that quickly engulfs companies?
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6 steps to patient leadership
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementLeadership is many things to many people, but is patience one of those attributes? How does a leader in an organization show patience to its workforce? Here are six steps toward being a more patient leader.
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New year, new goals: Helping build a presidential platform
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementAccording to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are 1.5 million nonprofits in existence in the United States. Most of them will undergo a leadership change at the board level in 2015. A great many of them will experience a change with their chief elected officer. How many of them will have chief elected officers who are looking to make their "mark" on the association with new goals?
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Orientation should be more than a familiarization tour
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementMost organizations conduct board orientation periodically. The audience, delivery, content and frequency vary broadly. There is even difference as to whether the process is exclusively for new leaders or should include the entire board (plus committee chairs).
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How do leaders select the best talent?
Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the fundamental issues a leader must face is hiring the right people for the organization. This sometimes can seem like an insurmountable task. So how do leaders select the best talent? Here are five key components to building an effective team.
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Innovation or evolution in your organization?
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementHow important is innovation versus evolution? Do nonprofit organizations today innovate or evolve? Successful organizations recognize that both innovation and evolution play a similar role and define it as "deliberate evolution."
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Ho ho no! Steps to minimize holiday party misconduct
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThirty-six percent of employers report employee misconduct at holiday parties. This misconduct includes excessive drinking, sexual advances, off-color jokes, vulgar language and gestures, arguments and even fistfights.
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