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Debbie Willis10/4/21 12:00 AM

4 Essential Strategies for Establishing a High-Performing Professional Development Committee

In a time of accelerating change, everyone who cares about advancing their career (or ...
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Debbie Willis9/13/21 12:00 AM

Here We Go Again… With an Uncertain Future, Be Prepared for a Return to Virtual

The fall of 2021 was supposed to be the season when we could look back on our ...
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Debbie Willis8/2/21 12:00 AM

Member Advisory Groups Provide Peer Connections and Valuable Insight

If you ask a member about their favorite association moment, it probably involved a ...
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Debbie Willis4/26/21 12:00 AM

Why & How to Bring Back the Lost Art of Listening

Did you ever notice that LISTEN and SILENT are spelled with the same letters—something to ...
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Debbie Willis4/5/21 12:00 AM

How to Host a Rewarding Ideation Session for Members and Volunteer Leaders

On St. Patrick’s Day, a group of association professionals got together to come up with ...
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Debbie Willis3/15/21 12:00 AM

After a Year of Pandemic Winter, Welcome Spring & Renew Your Association Spirit

Winter comes to a close this Saturday, March 20, the spring equinox—a time for new ...
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Debbie Willis3/8/21 12:00 AM

Jootsing: An Unorthodox Approach to Association Innovation

Jootsing is not a new dance craze or Dutch winter sport. You can joots alone or with ...
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Debbie Willis1/4/21 12:00 AM

Demonstrate Empathy in Action to Your Members, Attendees and Colleagues

Words represent ideas. When a word become overused and cliché, a good idea is easily ...
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Debbie Willis10/12/20 12:00 AM

Frugal Innovation Practices for Associations with Tight Budgets

When conference keynotes talk about innovation, they share stories from companies with ...
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Debbie Willis7/13/20 12:00 AM

Design Thinking for Associations: We're Taking It from Conceptual to Practical

Behind every challenge for associations right now is our shared reality: everything is ...
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Debbie Willis6/15/20 12:00 AM

4 Silver Linings for Associations Right Now That Bode Well for Future Success

One challenge after another has been thrown at associations lately, but you’re taking ...
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Debbie Willis7/30/19 12:00 AM

Which Educational Delivery Method Is Best for Your New Program?

Imagine this. For the last few months, you’ve heard members talking about having to ...
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