Change is inevitable - and associations are drivers of change. But many have been caught like deer in headlights and are slow in responding to the necessary changes needed to overcome the global pandemic. Through a session of...
source: AfSAE
Australians may soon be allowed to gather outside in groups of 10 or have up to five visitors at their homes, as part of a gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions that will differ from state to state. Scott Morrison has unveiled...
source: Skift
Members of the Association of Medical Illustrators banded together quickly to develop timely visual training materials for front-line healthcare professionals responding to the pandemic. Association membership was key to their success.
source: Associations Now
Currently using technology to have meetings and events is just a bridge to when coronavirus lockdowns and travel bans are lifted again. This was one of the conclusions of a webinar hosted for tourism businesses in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE)...
source: Fin 24
With businesses across the globe entering uncertain times amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it is vital that industry sectors stand together and rebuild in a structured and sustainable way. “Industry associations will play a more important role than ever before and we are...
source: Creamer's Media Engineering News
The private sector associations and corporates in the East African Community (EAC) are pushing for the six countries to embrace a recovery strategy in post Covid-19 pandemic dubbed BEABEA (Buy East Africa Build East Africa). That is a medium- and long-term approach as states...
source: Daily News
Intra-Africa led collaboration and interventions by the private sector can help the continent bolster ongoing efforts geared towards containing the spread of COVID-19 as well as promote sustainable development across the continent,...
source: EIN Newsdesk
Since lots of people attend conferences for the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and speakers, many meeting pros are concerned about making that possible in a virtual environment. A look at some ways it can be done.
source: Associations Now
Now is the time to increase advocacy efforts, not put them on the back burner. During the pandemic, members...
source: By Bob Harris and Camelia Bulat
Membership organizations represent an infinite array of industries...
source: MultiView
Since the shutdown of the economy from COVID-19, many employees have been laid off, previous job seekers now have limited job options, and students are left wondering if they’ll be able to keep their job offers as summer start dates approach. Your members may be hurting...
source: Web Scribble
In the last few weeks, we've seen virtual events become more widespread as an alternative to live events, but trade shows and exhibitions haven't made a particularly smooth transition. Here's a look at why.
source: Event Manager Blog
In an age of instant gratification and immediate payoffs, time-consuming certification courses can often become a mundane aspect of membership. Knowing the importance of certification courses, associations should invest time into making these courses fun and stimulating...
source: Association Success
My mother used to tell us that “things are going to be different” as we drove home from our annual summer beach vacation. It was her way of getting the family focused on the upcoming routine and discipline of school and work. I remember feeling that her words...
source: Velvet Chainsaw
The executive committee met in secret, without the full board and disinviting the executive director....
source: By Robert C. Harris
