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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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Most of the answers to today’s business questions involve technology. podcast interview, my colleague Al Dea, Founder Edge of Work , explained this more contemporary attitude and positioning. We’ve incorporated the structure that many groups say they want. Innovation is the protein of digital business.

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Eye-Opening Workplace Statistics From Gallup That Business Leaders Need To Know

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Gallup is the go-to resource for learning about the attitudes and behaviors of employees and customers. And as revealed in Gallup’s latest book, Culture Shock , authored by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter , the following are some eye-opening statistics today’s business leaders need to know. Among workers in the U.S., it’s seven in 10.

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group.

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Stay the Course Through Changing Weather—Strategic Advice From Association CEOs 

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During 2018 and 2019, my business partner, Kevin Ordonez and I, interviewed approximately 50 association executives. Their advice about strategy, leadership, and digital business is still ahead of its time. Business is Darwinian. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals?

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Are Marketing and Membership at Opposite Poles? Take the Journey to Collaboration

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Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, explains the new roles like this, “An integrated strategic plan gives everyone in the organization a voice, especially the professionals from marketing and membership. Don’t tolerate hidden agendas, negative attitudes, or behavior that’s disruptive to the group.

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Five Crucial Actions That Build Unity And Foster Performance

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Meet the demand for direct and intentional forays into the heart of power structures, forces, and accepted traditions. Reject the more typical 80% of the trust in modern business, and instead require 100% of the truth 100% of the time. Many business leaders are struggling with the rapidity of this shift. Listen without labels.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

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The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. The evidence points to equity as good for business. Equity is good for business. We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities. People are fearful of change.