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Member recruitment: The case for case studies
Amy Gitchell Association ManagementCommunicating value is a critical component to transitioning prospective members into engaged, paying members. However, based on soon-to-be-released survey results we conducted, communicating value is one of the main challenges faced by member-based organizations.
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When your team rejects project management
Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementHave you ever heard from a team member that project management is just a lot of paperwork? Or maybe they commented that you as the project manager don't do any actual work? I hope that hasn't been your experience, but I've heard those comments and more.
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Managing the association’s rainy day fund
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementSome associations are sitting on considerable reserves — a combination of savings and property. Ask why they have amassed the assets, one might hear, "It is our rainy day fund."
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Looking for new employees? Find them on social media
Emma Fitzpatrick Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you need to add a new team member and fill a position before the end of the year, social media can help. You already know how to work the platforms because you use them round the clock to market your business. More good news? You can find better talent quicker on social media. Fifty-nine percent of recruiters say the candidates they discovered on social media are the “highest quality,” and employees hired on LinkedIn are 40 percent less likely to leave the company within the first six months. Now that you’re with us, let’s dive into the best practices of recruiting talent on social media.
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Creative leaders: Embrace the reverse pilot
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementGood leaders stay on top of their game by remaining dynamic. While it is not always about embracing every new, shiny theory, it does require effort, practice and some attempt to stay current. This three-part series for creative leaders will highlight a few non-traditional strategies to add to that leadership bag of tricks. We will start by discussing the reverse pilot. Simply put, the idea is to strip away useless or productivity-killing activities.
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Build a better holiday party this year
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementNothing should be assumed to be obvious about a holiday party. From a well-behaved-but-unwelcome child to an underdressed manager to a drunk employee, awkward situations can be minimized.
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Bullies in the boardroom
Ricki Garrett and Bob Harris Association ManagementJoining a board should be an honor. It is an opportunity to use leadership skills and tact to advance a shared mission. The boardroom environment should be a place of respect among peers. Yet some associations deal with the "boardroom bully."
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Instilling a corporate culture at your association
Robert C. Harris Association ManagementI suggest that boards adopt a corporate culture to increase their impact and outcomes. Corporate culture can be described as the beliefs and behaviors that determine how volunteers and staff interact and handle decisions. But some nonprofit boards refute the idea of corporate culture.
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Your board’s information curve
William D. Pawlucy Association ManagementYour board members have a fiduciary duty to members in three areas: the duties of care, loyalty and obedience. A functional board recognizes the importance of all of these in making decisions. Being an informed board member is tantamount to advancing the mission of the organization they serve.
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Business cards: What you must know
Chris Landry Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe humble business card doesn't seem to be going out of fashion. It is still such an important part of business interactions and can really make or break a person's opinion of you.
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