BY MARK ATHITAKIS / JUN 15, 2015(iStock/Thinkstock) Some associations avoid talking about succession planning for fear the CEO might take it personally. But it’s an increasingly important—and strategic—conversation to have.

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Two association leaders discuss what can make them more effective. “Performance measurement doesn’t measure performance,” said Paul Pomerantz, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, in front of

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A new survey of nonprofit board directors found there is room for improvement in board performance and suggests several steps boards can take to better serve their organizations’ needs. Nonprofit

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A public disagreement between the Bitcoin Foundation’s executive director and board leader is an object lesson on setting boundaries. These are, to put it mildly, complicated times at the Bitcoin

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Board member recruitment and satisfaction is top-of-mind for virtually every non-profit truly interested in succession planning. I have chosen a very good article written by Karen Eber for today’s blog

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THE CASE FOR TRAINING STAFF ON GOVERNANCE BY MARK ATHITAKIS / MAR 30, 2015 Your next board members likely aren’t on your staff. But you might still benefit from training

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New memberships for free is not a new concept, but does it work? Generally it is a trial period (try us you will like us……….) In order for this type

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This is a great article by Mark Athitakis shared by AssociationsNow on an organizations efforts to improve gender equity. . I like the way Helena Morrissey thinks. Who wouldn’t? Morrissey,

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In a perfect world every association or other every Chief Staff Officer would have a documented, formal succession plan. (Not to be confused with the Board’s succession planning document.) If

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I noticed this article in one of my LinkedIn groups this morning. It was written by ed item by Nathan Bennett and Stephen Miles of boardmember.com Although it was originally

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