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Collaboration is the New Currency

Collaboration is the New Currency

by Mary Byers | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog, Relevant Thoughts, Strategies for Success

You’ve probably heard me say, “Collaboration is the new currency.” It’s how associations go further, faster. It’s how they extend their reach and influence. And it’s how they can gain momentum for initiatives that would take longer as a solo effort....
Guest Blog: Fiduciary Duties Are Not Hats

Guest Blog: Fiduciary Duties Are Not Hats

by Mary Byers | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success

by Dave Bergeson Ph.D., CAE One of the time-honored traditions in working with association Boards is that at some time, someone will say something like this: “Now, remember, today at this meeting I expect everyone will wear their [Association Acronym] hats.” More...
Shh … Quiet as a Planning Strategy

Shh … Quiet as a Planning Strategy

by Mary Byers | Jan 29, 2020 | Blog, Strategies for Success

Who challenges your thinking? Recently, I participated in a rustic cabin retreat with two other speakers. We were there to plan, support and challenge each other. Though the work we do is different, we each had critical business strategy issues to address and...
Guest Blog: Empathy-Based Personas: Shifting Your View from Inside-out to Outside-in

Guest Blog: Empathy-Based Personas: Shifting Your View from Inside-out to Outside-in

by Mary Byers | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success

by Esteban González and Hilary Marsh Correctly done, the process of creating personas is a transformative way for organizations to shift their perspective on their relationship with their top-priority audiences. Internal stakeholders can identify the audience groups...
Guest Blog: Avoid the One Word that Threatens Your Organization

Guest Blog: Avoid the One Word that Threatens Your Organization

by Mary Byers | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Radical Change, Strategies for Success

By David Fry, President, Effective Advancement Strategies If I use a certain word in referencing a friend’s membership organization, I know to expect a negative reaction.  However, that word holds the key to survival for most all membership associations these days....
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