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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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She served as executive director for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) for 13 years and has almost 30 years of experience in the association industry. I asked Sue whether she thinks the board’s responsibilities are changing and, if so, are associations up to speed with how boards must function in this new environment?

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

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At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. How is declining trust affecting your industry or profession? How is declining trust affecting your association?

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

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The association industry has a reputation for clinging to traditions as stubbornly as Linus hugs his trademark blanket. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Evolve as your industry changes. Does your governance structure help or hinder your progress towards goals? Explore your industry.

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Taking a Deeper Look at the “Social” Piece of ESG (Environmental Social Governance)

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In our most recent white paper, “ Exploring Environmental Social Governance ” we include a section that picks apart the pieces of ESG, including a list of some of the items under the “social” category. 3 Data from our 2021 Industry Review shows that over $2.8 Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce to Ignite Change in an Industry.

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Beyond Bronze, Silver, and Gold—Grow Success With Purpose

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This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. Both are steeped in the world of associations and are avid students of strategy, business, and culture beyond this industry. This episode will air on March 30.

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Association 4.0—A Playbook for Success

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Those talks with association CEOs and executives who head businesses that service the association industry formed the basis for two books. It became evident that, due to the complexity of the operating environment, there were services outside our realm of expertise that were not being provided. Association 4.0:

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. There was no working partnership with industry and public health. I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty.

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