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Why IT Needs to be Reinvented
While the earlier, fundamental questions are still asked, there is a shift toward thinking about technology in more strategic terms. Associations are realizing the need for a digital plan led by senior management to enhance operations and strengthen relationships. .orgSource is leading and contributing to this digital strategy dialogue. “Tailoring Technology for the C-Suite” was…
Read MoreTired of Operational Surprises? Ask These Strategic Questions
Surprise parties can be fun. If the balloon tower featuring your age got cancelled—even better. Surprises in business aren’t so welcome. When the membership director springs a dashboard on you with every indicator trending south, it’s not a good day. Distraction is an invitation for the unexpected. If you’re playing Whack a Mole with details,…
Read MoreThe Perinatal Quality Foundation
The Perinatal Quality Foundation Sunsetting an organization Overview The most strategic organizations monitor developments across industry and consistently assess their market position. Sometimes that information points in a direction that the group is not well suited to travel. It can be difficult to make the decision to sunset an organization, but astute leaders understand that…
Read MoreAssociation of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Prepares for growth with new governance strategies. Excellence begins at the top. To prepare their organization for growth, the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors wanted to make a careful review of their governance policies and procedures. The goal was to be sure the organization was forward-looking in its approach and…
Read MoreBuild a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive
If I asked you to describe the work styles of the colleagues on your team, could you tell me how each one prefers to solve problems? Do you know where greater diversity in thought and attitude is needed and what type of people would complement the current mix of personalities? We tend to focus more…
Read MoreFor Positive Outcomes, Hold a Mirror Up to Board Performance
Even with a friendly name like “feedback, check-in, or coaching,” a performance evaluation can be uncomfortable, or possibly downright scary. It’s not surprising if volunteers are reluctant to scrutinize themselves in the mirror. That’s probably why more organizations don’t have a process for evaluating the board of directors, or if they do, that assessment…
Read MoreSpark Engagement, Inspire Loyalty, Upskill to Association 4.0 Board Leadership
Where does your association fall on the scale from nerd to influencer? Could your brand use a Big Gulp of buzz? We all want more of the excitement that attracts followers and gets accomplishments noticed. Associations are defined by their members. And the people who have the biggest impact on that identity are the board…
Read MoreDigital Evolution—Three Trends to Watch
Is digital transformation dead? Well, for the majority of organizations, the transformation is over. They may not all have become butterflies, but most have acquired wings of some kind. Today, we are looking at evolution. At this point, any group missing the digital gene is probably extinct. The focus has gone beyond whether or not…
Read MoreLeverage ESG to Fast-Track Sustainability and Member Value
Delivering member value gets a lot of airplay in this blog and across the association community. There are good reasons for that intense focus. Associations have new, strenuous competitors. Other providers are offering attractive education and networking opportunities; while social and cultural changes are limiting the time volunteers have to participate.
Read MoreCulture & Organizational Performance
Culture and Organizational Performance Talent and the environment that develops around it are the highest priority for innovative organizations. Your business will only be as good as your people. “Working with .orgSource, we were able to create a governance plan that aligned perfectly with our life cycle stage. We had a roadmap for how to…
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