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Building a Digital-First Culture: Why It’s Essential for Associations 

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To truly thrive in this environment, associations must focus on building a digital-first culture , where digital thinking is embedded into every aspect of the organization, from member engagement to decision-making and operations. But technology alone isn’t enough.

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Upskilling Your Workforce: Preparing for the Future of Associations 

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The organizations that will lead the future are those that invest in their people, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to excel in a tech-driven environment. Upskilling should include change management training to ensure that your staff can adapt to new technologies, workflows, and organizational structures.

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Delivering Excellence in the Age of AI or Association 4.0

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Sliding by on “same old, same old” is not an option in a newly competitive environment. Organize the Effort A well-defined oversight and change management structure ensures that the right people are ready to lead that charge. Expectations for high-touch service and personal attention are rising steadily.

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Confessions of a former DEI skeptic  

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Seeing how systems and structures can favor some and disadvantage others Growing up in a predominantly Black country, surrounded by successful, multifaceted people who looked like me, self-advocacy felt instinctive. I began to see how systems and structures were designed to favor some and disadvantage others.

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Soft Skills Support Hard Leadership Challenges

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I was eager to hear Sue’s ideas about the importance of focusing the board on qualities like empathy, self-knowledge, and strong social skills to build a productive environment. Associations need to move away from bureaucratic, operational structures. It’s interesting how many conversations circle back to culture and trust.

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6 Tips for Successful AMS Onboarding for New Staff

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Encourage the new staff member to explore the AMS in a controlled environment, enabling them to experiment with different features without the fear of making mistakes in the live system. A well-structured onboarding process is instrumental in setting the stage for a new staff member’s success with your AMS.

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Get Your Board on Board: Structuring Governance Based on Organizational and Lifecycle Needs

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The question then turns to this: how can nonprofits structure their governance based on their organizational and lifecycle needs? Challenging as it may seem, the payoff that comes from structuring governance according to organizational and lifecycle needs is well worth the time and effort. 378) (Brown, 2005, p. 1996, 370-73).