Imagine an extended family of eight living under one roof together. Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad and four siblings. Everyone lives in a separate room. Imagine they never speak to each other except once a week at a Sunday lunch. Each engages in their own personal activities in separate schedules. They just pass each other coming and going. Would you consider this a healthy family? Probably not. (Conference adaptation of a great analogy from strategist and author Tony Morgan. Hat tips to … [Read more...]
Breaking Down Association Silos And Playing To Win
Formerly titled Playing To Win, 2009 Edition Belonging to your association and attending your live events are no longer the only ways for your members to build their network or receive just-in-time education. How will you continue to meet their needs? By breaking your staff out of their silos and making sure they share the same sense of purpose. I don't know about you, but many of the organizations that I come in contact with still have some serious issues. They're fighting for their … [Read more...]
