Tag: Innovation

Six Disruptive Forces Poised To Revolutionize Nonprofit Associations

November 29, 2011 by

It takes courage to move out of the comfort zone! So many nonprofit associations and their boards have adopted a risk averse environment. They see little incentive to change or experiment. In the coming three to ten years, those organizations that stay the course will not succeed. Those that refuse to think differently, quickly and … [Read more…]

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Being More Innovative: Acting And Thinking Differently

November 21, 2011 by

You can learn to be more innovative! That’s right. You can learn to think differently. You can also learn to act more like an innovator. Your ability to be innovative is not only a function of your mind. It is also a function of your behaviors! If you change your behaviors you change your creative … [Read more…]

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Your Conference: Fresh Oxygen Or Carbon Dioxide?

October 24, 2011 by

Take a deep breath. Now hold it. How long can you hold it before you have to exhale? You cannot be content with what you’re simply holding in your lungs. Your fresh breath suddenly becomes carbon dioxide and needs to be exhaled. It’s a natural part of breathing. Inhale oxygen. Then exhale carbon dioxide. If … [Read more…]

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Innovative Conferences Are Led By Innovative Leaders

October 7, 2011 by

Innovation. It’s the heartbeat and lifeblood of today’s economy. Innovation. It’s a strategic priority for most executives around the world. Innovation and creativity. 15,000 CEOs identified it as the number 1 “Leadership Competency” of the future. (IBM, CEO Study, 2010) Innovation. It’s where you as a conference organizer need to focus your attention, time and … [Read more…]

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