by Mary Byers | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog
You may have read about “The Great Resignation”— droves of employees quitting their jobs for new opportunities, to start their own businesses, or to avoid a long commute and/or a return to the office. Associations are not immune to this trend. According to workforce...
by Mary Byers | Jul 29, 2021 | Blog
Have you heard your board talking about “going back to the way things used to be?” If so, don’t let them! The pandemic accelerated trends that have been challenging associations for years. It also created a sense of urgency and provided a tailwind for needed change....
by Mary Byers | May 26, 2021 | Blog
According to an article by Jordan Valinsky, though Coke Energy had just hit shelves in January 2020, the pandemic altered the beverage giant’s business strategy. In a statement, Coke said that it’s focusing on the drinks that are selling well, including...
by Mary Byers | Apr 28, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
My recent original research about association innovation shows that highly innovative cultures don’t just happen: they are carefully and intentionally built. The graphic below illustrates the “Path of Resistance” to achieving a strong culture. The “easiest” component...
by Mary Byers | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog, Conversation Starters
What traits do innovative cultures have in common? The graphic above shows six. Though this isn’t a complete list, it’s a good place to start. If you’re lacking in any of these areas, your innovation culture isn’t as strong as it could be. You can download the...
by Mary Byers | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success
The headwinds against association innovation are strong. It’s clear that comfort, status quo, complacency and inertia represent business as usual. How do we move—collectively as staff and board—to discomfort, disruption, and industriousness? We plan for it. Business...
