Posts by Sherry Budziak
Making Your Content ‘Findable’
But perhaps most important these days is a fourth “F” – “findable.” Content that gets noticed on search engines is successful content. With Google processing 40,000 queries every second, according to Internet Live Stats, you must ensure your content rises to the top of online searches. How can you get your content discovered, and discovered…
Read MoreStrategy + Innovation: Watchwords for 2018
As we start the new year, we all are inundated by predictions for the future. At .orgSource, we all have been thinking a lot about the future. Later this year we will be publishing a book on “Association 4.0.” Many of you may have heard Kevin and I speak about disruptors looming on the horizon…
Read MoreAssociations Rally with Diapers, Formula and Love for Hurricane Maria’s Most Fragile Victims
When Laura Lewis received a desperate plea from a pediatric hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she swung into action. Following Hurricane Maria’s devastation of the island, the hospitals were overwhelmed with patients. The challenges of power outages, adequate food and clean water were compounded by the need for both medical and basic supplies, as well…
Read MoreAssociation 4.0: 2018’s Transformation Imperative
Over the past year, there have been several significant signals indicating that association leaders need to think about disruptors in a new era of interconnectivity. These signals in 2017 have included: A rise in digital workforces, with more fragmentation and specialization in job functions. This is occurring with more regularity to attract and retain workers and reduce…
Read More5 Ways CEOs Need to Support, Think Like CIOs
They must identify, invest and implement smart ways to use technology to their advantage. And they must think about infusing technology and digital strategy throughout the organizational structure. CEOs who think of technology as a tool—but not as a strategic imperative—will be left behind. But how can CEOs accomplish this? .orgSource interviewed current CEO and…
Read MoreAssociation Generosity Lifts Mark Nagasawa Up the Mountain
Mark was the education manager at the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) where his wife, Kat, also serves as director of operations and governance. The association community was quick to circle the wagons around their colleagues in a time of need. Just 13 days after Sherry Budziak, CEO and co-founder of .orgSource and .orgCommunity,…
Read MoreAnd the Winners of the 2017 Innovation Award Are…
This year, the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American College of Chest Physicians are the first-ever winners of the award, with the Association for Corporate Growth as the runner up. Here is more about their achievements: American Society of Anesthesiologists The ASA made big investments and bold moves in leveraging digital technology to attract…
Read MoreBeing ‘Problem Finders’ During Solutions Day 2017
Produced by .orgCommunity, Solutions Day 2017 on Sept. 14 focused on a new mindset. Presenters and industry providers inspired association leaders to expand their views on managing organizations by being more proactive—by being “problem finders.” Participants were encouraged to ask questions and challenge assumptions, leading to the formation of new ideas and revealing new opportunities…
Read MoreDigital Transformation Requires a Culture Reboot
Organizational culture reflects an entity’s deepest and most tightly held beliefs and values. Often, they have been shaped over years, even decades. And this deeply entrenched culture may have played a considerable role in the organization’s ability to succeed. But as times change, business models and cultures must evolve. Effecting Cultural Change At .orgSource, we…
Read MoreBoost Operations Through Digital Office Opportunities
The culprit can be a singular issue. Perhaps your organization over-relies on group emails or one-to-one in-person conversations. Maybe meetings are overused or non-productive. Or cross-functional collaboration tends to be limited to sharing information rather than working together in real time to sustain teamwork. Possibly it’s the simplest of digital office tools, like shared drives,…
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