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Posted in Acronym on Dec 14th, 2011
Nice post, Joe. And you’re right, there isn’t a thing associations do these days that isn’t touched by technology, whether directly or indirectly. Those face-to-face meetings? All kinds of technology required there (e.g., wireless connectivity, possibly a mobile app, maybe skype or some other telephony). The list goes on and on.
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Posted in Acronym on Dec 9th, 2011
Did he give a tangible example of what that conversation might look like in action for any individual association, one with the degree of specificity of his Amazon example? Or could you even offer one using ASAE?
His assertion is interesting, but it lacks much definition of “right” and “wrong”, but perhaps he explored that [...]
Posted in Acronym on Dec 8th, 2011
Mark – as always, great capture of the key points.
Thanks,
David
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Posted in Acronym on Nov 29th, 2011
One word: Amen.
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Posted in Acronym on Nov 22nd, 2011
While I agree with the concepts in this post entirely, I am pretty sure there are very, very few associations whose leadership “get” even the most basic sense of social, let alone the more holistic version you describe. For the social business model you describe to even begin to happen, the person in charge of [...]
Posted in Acronym on Nov 18th, 2011
Thank you for the comment, Lindy. I agree that a “weak tie” is a fluid thing—in my personal experience, I’ve moved around the country a lot, so some of my strong ties have become weak ties and vice versa. They’re all still friends, but the degree of closeness changes. In the same way I can [...]
Posted in Acronym on Nov 8th, 2011
Joe:
http://www.openideo.com models how to put structure on an open and wider platform for input, ideation, and problem-solving. It’s just one example, but I think it is a solid one.
And many writings about innovation or design thinking stress the importance of really framing the challenge well to help attract the most useful input.
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Posted in Acronym on Nov 1st, 2011
Joe,
Notice the common thread in both articles. The chief decided the policy and then the chief made the changes necessary for the organizational culture to support the policy. Buzzwords about chickens, eggs, strategy and policy are often unnecessary. It’s people we’re talking about. Organizational leaders set the tone, for policy, for strategy and whether we [...]
Posted in Acronym on Oct 26th, 2011
The polio report is not an organization’s Annual Report, though. It is an independent critique of a particular activity.
An association-commissioned report on an activity related to a particular industry can also be expected to be frank or even critical. That’s its purpose.
An association’s annual report, on the other hand, is a promotion for [...]
Posted in Acronym on Oct 17th, 2011
Hi Joe!
You don’t have to be an introvert to feel like skipping a volunteer opportunity where you don’t know anyone.
People make decisions based on emotion and justified by logic.
If I don’t feel welcome, I’m less likely to show up.
Associations can help shift this by having an active on-boarding and/or welcome process.
Chapters who have embraced having [...]
