Archive for June 2020
Build a Consensus-Friendly Culture
A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. -Martin Luther King This quote from Martin Luther King defines what great association leaders do best. By promoting a culture that supports working together toward common goals, they create an environment where consensus happens. A consensus-friendly culture might seem more like…
Read MoreTurning a Tanker into a Yacht: 6 Tips for More Effective Association Governance
Associations aren’t known for their ability to easily change course. The benefits of organizational agility have gained traction over the last few years, but most groups haven’t taken the concept further than lip service. Associations tend to plow through the bad weather rather than navigate around it. That’s understandable; getting a 2-ton bureaucracy to pivot…
Read MoreConsultants Can Lighten the Burden of Leadership—How to Get the Advice You Need
Lately, we’ve all been doing a complicated juggling act; and, just when you think you’ve nailed the rhythm, another ball gets tossed into the mix. Managing a remote workforce, making tough financial decisions, planning a virtual conference, budgeting for the unpredictable, and finally, strategizing how to get your team safely back to the office are…
Read MoreOutrun Disruption: Use These 7 Strategies to Build a Resilient Organization
COVID-19 is a once-in-a-lifetime disaster. But disruption, whether from biology, technology, or culture, is here to stay. We can’t stop the challenges; But we can be resilient enough to take them in stride and move forward to become stronger. What exactly does resilience mean? Why is it important, and how do you build it into…
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