The Achilles Heel Of Association Leadership March 7, 2018 by Jeff Hurt One of the ironies of associations is that the strengths that led to their initial success may actually be detrimental to their ongoing growth. Most associations start with a group of passionate volunteers that serve in many roles. They are intricately involved in all the functions of the association. These core volunteers oversee the organization’s … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , association leaders, board of directors, leadership, volunteer leadership, volunteer resource capacity, working boards
Future Forward Thinking Cultures Lead To Extraordinary Results May 2, 2016 by Jeff Hurt This is part four of a series on being more future focused in our planning. See part one here, part two here and part three here. So how do we develop, foster and leverage future focused leadership? How do we encourage our committees, volunteers, staff and customers to laser focus on what’s next, what’s coming … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association best practices, association future, association governance, association issues and challenges, board of directors, foresight, forward thinking, future focused thinking, leadership, organization development, volunteer leadership
Start Today By Stepping Into Your Future With Your Feet Firmly Planted In Reality April 29, 2016 by Jeff Hurt This is part three in a four part series on being more future focused in our planning. See part one here and part two here. Strategic foresight is a competency that all leaders need today! Yet rarely do we discuss it. Much less practice it for our future planning. And hardly ever do we foster … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association best practices, association future, association governance, association issues and challenges, board of directors, leadership, organization development, volunteer leadership
Foster Novelty And The Absurd as You Feed Your Brain’s Craving For Future Foresight April 22, 2016 by Jeff Hurt This is part two in a four part series. See part one here. Go ahead and admit it! If you are even a little like me, you have a curiosity for the future. I have always felt a fascination for what’s next more than a nostalgia for the past. Imagine my surprise to discover my … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association best practices, association future, association governance, association issues and challenges, board of directors, leadership, organization development, volunteer leadership
Future Focused Leadership Not Lollygagging Laggards April 21, 2016 by Jeff Hurt This is part one in a four part series on being more future focused in our planning. This illustration is part of the booklet How to Change the World. Many organization leaders take great comfort in rear view leadership. It feels safe. We know what to expect. (At least that’s what we tell ourselves and … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association best practices, association future, association governance, association issues and challenges, board of directors, leadership, organization development, volunteer leadership
Three Principles To Awaken Your Association Force Leadership January 28, 2016 by Jeff Hurt Have you seen the newest installment in the Star Wars saga: Episode VII “The Force Awakens?” I admit I’m something of a Star Wars fan. Just take a look at my Facebook page and you’ll see. One of the major themes in the Star Wars films is light versus dark, good versus evil. That same … [Read more…] Filed Under: Ramblings Tagged With: , association best practices, association governance, leadership, volunteer leadership
