Taking meeting minutes is important for both historical record-keeping and a reference for guests who couldn’t attend. Despite the nomenclature, meeting minutes don’t have anything to do with actual minutes — meeting minutes are just about documenting the key decisions that were made and what’s to come next as a result. Keep reading for helpful […]
One of the greatest tools in any content creator’s bag of tricks is the callout. Callouts are simple questionnaires or polls, and they’re a great way to connect with your members and discover what really interests them. Typically used by journalists and reporters, callouts have high potential for any organization making efforts to engage and […]
One of the hardest parts of the past year has been the impact on social issues world-wide. As organizations who already focus on culture and responsibility, associations are uniquely positioned to take the reins and guide their industries through these issues and help deal with the lasting impacts. This chapter of “Who Stole My Playbook: […]
Association management companies provide critical support for many associations. But they’re not the right choice for everyone. Find out the pros and cons here.
Five tips for having better conversations from a communication expert.
Building your career requires time, effort and — most importantly — the ability to develop relationships and connections that can help you discover better opportunities for advancement.
There are many ways to conduct a content audit, and your organization may develop a unique approach. Along the way, keep these four essential steps top of mind.
It’s especially important for association professionals who want to continue to be seen as leaders in their industries. In fact, this is what powerful men and women have been doing for centuries.
The newest generation on the rise, Generation Z — made up of people born between around 1996 to 2012 — is beginning to enter the workforce and influence their industries and environments.
Miscommunication thrives when organizations lack clarity, honesty and vulnerability. It can create needless tension between managers and employees. At its worst, miscommunication can alienate an association’s members and the public.
