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How Networking Groups are Like Dating

August 8, 2017

Like a personal relationship, networking groups should be an easy conversation between people and leave you wanting to get together again to learn more. I adore this topic: networking not dating! I got that out of my system long ago. Back in 2012,I wrote an article for the American Society of Association Executives on ‘How CAE Study Groups are Like Dating‘ and after reading it again this weekend realized the same information is accurate for networking…
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5 Tips and Tricks for Working with a Small Staff & Team

May 9, 2017

We all know that with small association’s and organizations the staff  wear many different hats. You are the meeting planner, legal team working on contracts, membership recruiter, sponsorship sales, marketing and sometimes the finance department. How can we get the most productivity from our staff and those we work with on our teams when we are all overwhelmed? Below are five tips and tricks to help you manage your teams more efficiently. Be Flexible It seems…
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Stepping Up

May 2, 2017

When was the last time you stepped up? Are you sitting there wondering, what do I mean? Well, for example when is the last time you can recall one of the following: Volunteered to run a social event (work, school, moms group)? Took on a task at the office even though you weren’t thrilled? Were vocal about an election or wrongdoings in the community? Went to an HOA or civic meeting? Decided to take a…
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