by Mary Byers | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success
My friend, Joy Duling, Founder/CEO of The Joy of Membership, writes with clarity about the choices organizations have today as a result of COVID-19. Joy’s company helps membership-based organizations reach goals faster through membership experience design, process...
by Mary Byers | May 27, 2020 | Podcasts, Strategies for Success
Dave Lutz and Sarah Michel of Velvet Chainsaw share best practices for transferring in-person events to a virtual platform in a way that includes interaction and keeping participants engaged.
by Mary Byers | May 27, 2020 | Blog, Conversation Starters, Strategies for Success
It’s day 64 of sheltering in place for me. During this time, I’ve talked to many association professionals, presented several webinars to help develop solid go-forward strategies, and collected a variety of resources (which is available here). As a result of this...
by Mary Byers | May 13, 2020 | Podcasts, Strategies for Success
Dave Lutz and Sarah Michel of Velvet Chainsaw share what associations should be thinking about as cancellation decisions have to be made for in-person meetings and the opportunities of moving to a virtual event.
by Mary Byers | Apr 29, 2020 | Podcasts, Strategies for Success
No grief is insignificant. Grief is grief. Large losses leave us wondering how we’ll make it. But small losses add up, too. And continual small losses, such as what we’re experiencing as a result of COVID-19, have a cumulative impact.
by Mary Byers | Apr 15, 2020 | Podcasts, Strategies for Success
I’ve been proud to hear the names of associations in daily news briefings and to see the work they are doing. I’m also hearing wonderful things about the staff members who are pivoting, innovating, and scrambling. We’re noticing and applauding you.