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When Kelly Watson Dando asked if I'd be interested in writing an article on association strategic planning how could I say no? I have facilitated over 150 strategic planning sessions and this has been a big focus of mine for over 10 years. I hope you find some good information in this article and if you need a strategic planning facilitator or help setting goals, let's talk!

#associations are having to rethink their strategy coming out of the pandemic, if they don't they might not be around soon. Here are the Top 3 Takeaways: #1 Technology is Changing Association Management #2 Personalized Experiences Are Key (as an event producer this is ESSENTIAL) #3 Community is Everything After reading the article, what do you see as the biggest challenge for associations? #nonprofits #eventmanagement #eventprof #executivedirectors

Global Association Hubs Partnership (GAHP)' International Advisor, Martin Sirk, unveils the transformative power of a promiscuous #partnership philosophy in associations. In his thought-provoking article, Sirk challenges the status quo, urging #associations to reimagine their strategic relationships. Don't miss out on this insightful guide to amplifying performance through a diversified partnership mindset!

Wānaka & Upper Clutha Directors. Check out the learning opportunities and the session on the 25th of this month. Come along and hear from experienced directors about your role and what good looks like when you are off the tools and working on your business.

Learn from presenter Judy Hoberman-Sales-Leadership Trainer-Coach-Speaker at the IARFC practice building summit! https://lnkd.in/gDdnWdZY Meet the Real Decision Makers and How to Get Them to Say “Yes" The world is changing and so is our economy. One that was once based on transactions has morphed into one based on relationships. Whether you are a man in business or selling to women, or a woman selling to or being sold to, we are all working with a market that influences over 85% of all consumer purchasing decisions…WOMEN! No matter how much we fight change, today’s business model needs to do just that…change! - Understanding why women are THE topic of conversation and the real decision makers - How to open a relationship instead of closing a sale - Discover the value of effective communication as it relates to referrals Prospecting, asking questions, listening, building relationships, getting referrals...these are the most important pieces to your success. There may be different ways to creating success in this industry...there is one sure way to do it right...Women Mean Business. Register at this link here: https://lnkd.in/gGawqqjZ

This year's conference theme Win More, Less Effort is the definition of bid success - increasing your win rate and working in a more efficient way, to grow your business at a reduced cost. We have curated an excellent agenda to deliver you strategic and practical learnings to help you be a part of driving success. It is shaping up to be our best conference yet. We have a great mix of keynote speakers, masterclasses, round table discussions, panel discussions and fireside chats providing ample opportunity to learn. These will be interspersed with networking events, meals, meditations and of course the gala dinner providing just as many opportunities to meet your peers. As the only designated bid management conference in APAC, this is the best way you can level up your career and increase the success of your business. Register here https://lnkd.in/gbHDNky6 and explore the agenda in full here https://lnkd.in/g4Fm3YN3 #Bid #BidAcademy #Tender #Success #Businessgrowth #Procurement #conference #winmorelesseffort #careergrowth #careeradvancement #APMPANZ APMP Eliza Carbines, CP APMP Tania Field Martin Coombs Megan Callahan (nee Cartwright), CF APMP Corinne T. Nigel Dennis Andrea Ambrosio CF APMP Steve Gerlach CF APMP Amy Lees Railene Turner, CP APMP Carla Reinke (CP APMP) Linley Curbishley Hannah Walsh CF APMP Madelyn Haase Yen Loh, CP CAP APMP Jess Windram Ali Hassan Jacqueline Pike CP APMP

Hone the craft of acting in the face of uncertainty by joining Leicester Conference 2024 convened by The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations! 🗓️ Date: Sunday 11 August to Saturday 24 August 2024 📍 Place: CIM Moor Hall, Cookham, Maidenhead, England The Leicester Conference is the 14-day experiential learning event that provides space to reflect and contemplate, within a global cohort, how you lead and follow in your organisation, your community and your life! The conference has taken place every year since 1957 and is the flagship of all the other Group Relations conferences and institutions around the world. 💬 What happens at the Leicester Conference? A temporary organisation is created, in which all members and staff co-create the culture and practices of the organisation as it unfolds. It is important to hold a close scrutiny to everything that happens within the organisation and surface what meanings are embedded within the behaviours as they happen. ❝ Dr Eliat Aram, conference director and CEO of the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, says: ‘This is a true international gathering. People meet at the conference who would not have met in any other context in the world; neighbouring enemy countries, huge geographical spread, different ages and professions. It spans over two weeks in a secluded location where you can really immerse yourself in an exploration of self and others and everything that runs between. There is nothing like this conference in the world’. More about the conference⬇️ #LeicesterConference #ExperientialLearning #GlobalCohort #GroupRelations #TemporaryOrganisation #HumanRelations #Leadership #Sustainability #Uncertainty #Experiential

She’s a motivational speaker, a peak performance psychologist, and reformed perfectionist. We’ve booked her as one of our Chicago Conference keynotes! Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. will help us stop stressing out and start moving forward. Watch Dr. Lombardo's video invitation to join us at CHART 106 Chicago Hospitality Training Conference this summer! https://lnkd.in/d4XV84Q8 Keynote: Leading Out of the Red Zone  Being in the Red Zone, or high levels of distress, leads to poor performance, productivity, and profitability. With 91% of workers reporting unmanageable stress, most of those you train are in the Red Zone. A red-zone brain cannot effectively learn or apply new concepts, making your job as a hospitality trainer even harder. In this highly engaging presentation, you will gain breakthrough, science-driven insights on recognizing and leading out of the Red Zone, so your teams can tap into peak performance—and turn stress into success. #CHARTtrainers

A cutting edge agenda and speaker line-up means this is a must attend for those who desire sustainability in their business strategy

Effective association partnerships have the power to significantly enhance an organization's influence and extend its reach. But it is often challenging to successfully implement, manage and nurture partnerships that align the interests of both the partners and the organization - all while getting buy in from the rest of the association. In this month's Executive Take, we asked Carolyn Cockey, MLS, LCCE, CAE, Tracie Clemmer, Jeremy Figoten, MA, CAE, Lewis Flax, Bruce Rosenthal and Lori Zoss Kraska, MBA, CFRE: 💡 What are key considerations and ideas for any association developing or managing a partnership? Get the full executive take here: https://lnkd.in/e94DtpCT #associations #associationrevenue #associationbusiness #partnerships