While everyone has a smartphone, many new board leaders overlook how they plan to use it. Discover how shifting phone habits, texting, and modern communication rules impact board management and executive relationships.
Most organizations utilize Executive Committees to act on behalf of the board between meetings. However, operating in isolation can quickly lead to blurred lines, mistrust, and adversarial relationships. Discover the common pitfalls of Executive Committees and the best practices for building a collaborative, effective leadership structure.
Managing an association is a collaborative effort. Whether it’s an AMC sharing tough best practices or a client addressing performance concerns, speaking up is essential to long-term success.
Challenging times require a new perspective. While older leaders may long for the “glory days,” today’s associations must reinvent themselves to survive. We explore ten actionable strategies to help association boards and management align their goals and thrive in the modern landscape.
Scope creep—the gradual addition of tasks without extra compensation—is one of the biggest challenges for Association Management Companies (AMCs). While often unintentional, this cycle can lead to financial losses, team burnout, and disrupted client relationships. Learn why scope creep happens and how proactive communication and scope reviews can protect both the AMC and the association.
Technology never stands still. We look back at how association websites morphed from complex, proprietary systems into the high-end, professional, and user-friendly interfaces members now expect.
Most boards overlook their organizational culture, which is the key driver of success or failure. I describe the two extremes—negative and positive—and suggest a clear, proactive plan for improvement.
Organizations hire lobbyists to represent them in state legislatures. Learn how to work effectively with your lobbyist by developing a legislative agenda that shifts action from reactive to proactive.
