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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Then you need an environment that maximizes individual talents while allowing groups to work successfully together. What’s tricky is how well individuals combine.”

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

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Keeping pace with this environment is a constant process of understanding what works, refining those strategies, and abandoning anything that does not add value. The idea is to prevent you from investing precious resources in merchandise or services that people don’t want. Then invite ideas and innovation.

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Lead From the Human Side of Technology

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As a result, IT leaders are called on to share their wisdom with the rest of us, and they are challenged to help us collaborate in ways that are unfamiliar and sometimes uncomfortable. Edward Thorndike’s theories on social intelligence in the 1920s and Abraham Maslow’s idea of the hierarchy of needs in the 1950s are early precursors.

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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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When the Public Health Department was looking at how to reopen safely, they had a sounding board, and we were able to collaborate to develop successful solutions. This exchange of ideas is a powerful partnership for everyone involved. “On Nancy and Kristine’s partner organizations certainly derived benefits from their collaboration.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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Here’s an illustration of this idea from my experience. Her new responsibilities required gathering ideas from employees in every department. In addition to being important for leaders like the CEO and the CTO, EI can also help anyone to organize effective teams and give them the ability to successfully collaborate.

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EI Helps Teams Use Technology to Fly

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Lego is another company that has consistently expanded its business model. They collaborated with popular franchises, developed video games and apps, and created products for adults. Some models are more focused on individuals and others on groups and culture. EI is not a new concept. Its origins go back almost 100 years.

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

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Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. What activities would make your association better prepared to respond to changes in your members’ needs and the business environment? Resist the temptation to model the competition. Yes, stop and take a breath, but you must not stand still. Know your type.

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