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Drones, Robots, and Farmers—Prepare Your Association to Meet Fast-Moving Technology Trends

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We selected this group because, as independent business owners, they were acutely aware of the challenges of digital markets and the attitudes needed for success. Ongoing transformation requires adjustments to perspectives, attitudes, and behavior. We talked with entrepreneurs across our community.

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Learn MBA Skills In 12 Weeks

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The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. And it links you to a website where you alone or in a group can supplement your reading with some interactive exercises and resources.

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Build a Board for the Digital Future

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It’s a shift that many groups struggle to implement. 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. How do you push the reset button and start exploring other directions?

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Want To Be a Leader? Get to Know Yourself

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Over time, they are unable to engage in honest dialogue; others learn not to confront them with reality.” Even better, is a group of trusted colleagues who have walked in your shoes, can provide wise counsel, and will deliver constructive criticism. I belong to a CEO peer group called Vistage. We meet once a month.

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

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Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? Marketing can customize campaigns utilizing information from the group that regularly communicates with constituents. Using data to upsell and cross-promote products and services, both groups can support increased revenue streams.

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Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

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But I have learned a few things about each of those topics. Rounding up a group of members who are eager to share their wisdom might seem like a fairly simple proposition. Someone with the wrong attitude or who doesn’t understand the goals can do more harm than good. There are multiple smaller interest groups in each area.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? It can also help you learn to recruit new hires who are the right fit for your team. But you can learn more at this link. I’m not going to try to explain them here.

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