Rise of the Compensating Introvert

Rise of the Compensating Introvert

This day has long been coming.For years, we have structured our meetings, our organizations, and even how we work as staff to lean in on extrovert-friendly approaches. Board meetings arranged in large, hollow u-shaped seating designs instead of smaller group tables....
No Need to Miss Your Badge Ribbon

No Need to Miss Your Badge Ribbon

A quick, simple digital networking idea: Let’s be honest – members find ribbons to be the exciting part of their name badge. If they are a volunteer, it shows where they are giving of themselves to the organization. A ribbon can be how they demonstrate their loyalty...
CEO Insights: Board Relationship Dashboard

CEO Insights: Board Relationship Dashboard

As technology has continued to advance, our organizations and leadership have embraced relying on analytics and dashboards to help guide resource investment decisions. Associations who leverage their database to identify trends – and incorporate predictive modeling...
Enhancing Virtual (Reality) Connections

Enhancing Virtual (Reality) Connections

Zoom fatigue – articles on this growing trend seem as ubiquitous as webinars on how to use the platform. While there are varied views on how reentry will look like as our associations once again hold in-person meetings, we will continue to provide opportunities for...
It Might Be the Right Time to Do Strategy If…

It Might Be the Right Time to Do Strategy If…

In recent weeks a number of clients have approached me asking if “now” is the right time to take a look at their strategy. While strategic practices should be incorporated into everyday routine, a targeted initiative of strategic visioning and planning is not an...