I was reading an article in the MultiView Association Adviser and thought it was very good and worth repeating …… While there are varying opinions on the age group of
Boards are episodic decision-making groups, as opposed to groups that need to construct effective decisions together daily, so their tasks are usually cognitive—setting processes, considering facts, and predicting outcomes. It’s
Boards need to operate at a high level, but airy, general strategies don’t help direct an association. One expert shares some advice for keeping the balance. Keep ’em out of
CAN ASSOCIATIONS ATTRACT MILLENNIALS WITH CREDENTIALING? BY EMILY BRATCHER / AUG 4, 2016 A recent study finds that more than 90 percent of educational institutions are offering credentials and digital
HOW’D THE BOARD MEETING GO? ASK THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS. BY MARK ATHITAKIS / JUN 6, 2016(iStock/Thinkstock) Associations strive to prepare volunteer leaders before their first board meeting. But as
HOW TO HANDLE RISK AT RISKY MOMENTS BY MARK ATHITAKIS / MAY 23, 2016(iStock/Thinkstock) News of economic weakness shouldn’t unsettle associations—it should prompt them to think more about what’s worth
CALL A MEETING OR GET TO WORK? TRY BOTH. BY MARK ATHITAKIS / MAY 9, 2016 Meetings needn’t exclusively be check-ins and chit-chat. Working meetings can emphasize results and help
A successful Board Retreat provides a number of very positive benefits, however a mediocre or poor one will haunt you for what will seem like forever! This is a great
Good Article from Robert C. Harris Successful boards govern more, manage less The board settled in for a productive meeting. The agenda listed several significant items, including the approaching legislative session,
How to stand out in your next meeting Deborah Ike Share this article I’ve been thinking a lot about communication lately. Communication isn’t just what we say. It’s how we
