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Is your organization creating bad leaders?

Fast Company Tech

Bad organization design is not just a structural flaw; it is a leadership hazard. The Trap of Misaligned Structures When an organizations structure does not align with its strategy, leaders are forced to work against the grain. As a result, the company fell behind competitors who had better-aligned structures.

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The Transformation of 340B Health – Building Momentum for Innovation Background 

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Align Governance with Market Realities Traditional board structures may not be flexible enough to support fast-moving initiatives. Encourage Innovation at All Levels Leadership should empower staff and members to think creatively about engagement and advocacy.

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Governance Is a Journey: How APICS Built Trust, Resilience, and Growth

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When Abe Eshkenazi stepped into his role as CEO of APICS in 2006, he inherited more than an organization facing financial strainhe faced a governance structure mired in distrust and inefficiency. How often do you assess whether your board structure aligns with your current strategic goals? No surprises.

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What’s Under the Rug? Why Your Association’s Data Needs a Deep Clean Before AI Moves In 

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AI tools need clean, well-structured data to be effective. Standardize Metadata and Tagging AI relies on structured content. Your AI-generated insights will be skewed, leading to flawed decisions or misguided messaging. Confused personalization. Members might receive content that feels irrelevant or completely wrong.

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Entry-level jobs are disappearing. Here’s why companies should care

Fast Company Tech

Simultaneously, some organizations are flattening their structures to increase agility. Moreover, 61% of workers value mentorship programs as an effective way to build workplace relationships, emphasizing the importance of fostering connections alongside structured development initiatives.

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The Future of Associations: Key Takeaways from Association 4.0™ 

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Associations must shift to tiered, subscription, or corporate membership structures. Foster an Agile Leadership and Governance Model What We Learned Many associations struggle with slow decision-making and rigid governance structures. Members today expect flexible, personalized, and value-driven engagement opportunities.

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Creating Your 2025 Roadmap to Excellence 

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Create a Timeline with Milestones and Deliverables A well-structured timeline provides clarity and focus. How.orgSource Can Help: We guide associations in developing actionable initiatives that deliver measurable impact and align with organizational goals.

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