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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends
To make a point about technology and its impact on the future of work, Hugh Lee, Co-Founder of Fusion Productions, told me this story: “Several
Tired of Operational Surprises? Ask These Strategic Questions
Surprise parties can be fun. If the balloon tower featuring your age got cancelled—even better. Surprises in business aren’t so welcome. When the membership director
Disruption Sunny Side Up
Disruption gets a bad rap. We are quick to see it as a faceless villain itching to lay waste to our future prospects. But shattering
To Get Close to Members, Follow MarTech Trends
Whether I’m writing about marketing, strategy, or technology, one idea always surfaces. Understanding members at a granular level has never been more important. We all
Commit to Your Team’s Success—They’ll Return the Favor
When you are the leader, you drive the team dynamics. Others take their cues from your behavior. This is an unavoidable consequence of being the
Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose
A colleague recently referred to the time before the pandemic as “innocent.” That description struck a chord with me. She was talking about how unprepared
Build a Board for the Digital Future
Are your board meetings caught in a frustrating time loop? The faces change, but the concepts are entrenched. Nobody seems to notice that the same
Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration
Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? If these two drivers of engagement are a
Digital Empathy Brings Data to Life
Remember Counsellor Deanna Troi from Star Trek the Next Generation? In case the Next Generation was before your generation, Troi was the crew member
Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive
If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to
Lead From the Human Side of Technology
Once upon a time, the title of the lead technology wizard didn’t necessarily begin with a C. The IT department didn’t always have a
EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly
You thought your team would be excited, or at least pleased. Automation, analytics, and all the other digital timesavers should be making their lives easier,