by Mary Byers | Oct 26, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success
Moira Edwards, CAE, president, Ellipsis Partners, does a great job explaining the three ways technology supports association work. She also covers how to create an environment that promotes innovation through technology; why technology isn’t just for the IT...
by Mary Byers | Jun 8, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success
Courteous dialogue is one of the most powerful (and most underrated) leadership tools. Courageous dialogue even more so. Talking to, and with, “the enemy,” is the bravest, scariest form of leadership.
by Mary Byers | Jun 1, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success
Representative governance isn’t always the best. It assumes that representatives really know (or take the time to find out) what constituents want. It also assumes that constituents know what they want — and often, they don’t. Decisive governance...
by Mary Byers | May 11, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success
There are many who believe that strategic planning has to be a long, drawn out process and that the more time and effort spent, the better the end result. I don’t believe that. In my work with associations, I’ve seen many benefit from gathering staff and...
by Mary Byers | May 5, 2016 | Blog, Strategies for Success
The great thing about strategic planning is that there is no one right way to do it.The complicated thing about strategic planning is that we often make it more difficult than it needs to be.The benefit of strategic planning is that once it’s done, you’ll...
by Mary Byers | Apr 28, 2016 | Podcasts, Strategies for Success
Breathtaking—that’s the only word I can think of to describe what the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) is doing for members. I advise associations to focus on helping members “work less stressfully, more profitably and more productively.” I also suggest asking, “What can we...
