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Ecosystems & the Natural Lifespan of Associations

14th February 2022

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk explores the lifespan of associations and gives a few tips for professional societies and nonprofit organizations to be future-proof.

The Association Growth Imperative

27th January 2022

Don Neal, Chief Strategy Officer for Smithbucklin, has written, exclusively for Boardroom, an open letter to associations, urging them to find innovative ways that will differentiate them from competition.

The Innovation Imperative

11th January 2022

With the right tools and mindset, any association is capable of innovating. So why is it that so many struggle to embrace the habits that would allow them to thrive? That is what Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, with Sarah Sain, reflect upon in this special contribution to Boardroom.

Three Post-COVID Opportunities for Association Relevance

8th December 2021

In this special Boardroom contribution, Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, authors of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations, make the case for a leaner governance structure, a revised product line offer and a ‘digital first’ mindset.

New Boardroom MiniCourses : The Basics of Sponsorhip

15th November 2021

In a 4-part series of brand-new Boardroom MiniCourses, Nadia Rubtsova tells you all you need to know about sponsorship.

We’re Going to Need a Bigger Dictionary

12th November 2021

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk makes the case for associations to adopt new language in order to drive a more imaginative reinvention agenda, and to open up deeper conversations with the destinations that host their conferences.

The New World Facing Association Leaders

1st November 2021

Dean A. West, FASAE; President of Association Laboratory Inc., reviews various factors influencing association strategies, and makes the case for organizations worldwide to be particularly nimble and adaptable.

18 Months Like No Other

22nd October 2021

Boardroom talked to Ronald Lavater, CEO of the International Hospital Federation, as he is approaching the end of his first year at IHF – which was obviously full of challenges… but also opportunities.

How Associations Can Thrive in the New Global Paradigm

30th August 2021

Let’s experiment with content format: that’s the intention behind this piece by Global Association Hubs’ Martin Sirk and Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s Tommy Goodwin. And at Boardroom, we decided to go for it,

A Business-Minded Future & Capital Investment for Associations: Introducing Association Investment Partners (AIP)

6th July 2021

A group of association experts have partnered up to launch a new solution designed to help associations grow post-pandemic by adopting a different model for quicker innovation and maximum impact.

Competitor Cooperation, Sustainability & Antitrust: Time for a Reset

28th June 2021

David Gabathuler, Senior Legal Consultant with Brussels-based Kadrant, discusses how competition law is being recalibrated to ensure that industry can receive the necessary guidance to engage in collective action, in particular to help tackle climate change.

Adjusting to the New Normal

23rd June 2021

For IAPCO, Ajay Bhojwani, Managing Director, MCI Middle East, argues that only organizations that are able to adapt to the new world’s order and fast-changing environments will survive.

Creating Safe Spaces to Support Agility

14th June 2021

For Boardroom,Tracy Bury, President, AC Forum, and Deputy CEO, World Physiotherapy argues that agility is critical to avoiding injury when it comes to changing direction – just look at sports. So, in what ways does this apply to associations?

Agility or Sociality?

25th May 2021

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk makes the case forassociations as communities in which trust, authentic engagement practices, mission-driven advocacy, and sustainable values have pride of place.

Digital Ambition vs Digital Maturity: An Alternative View on Associations

18th May 2021

Laurent Goffin, Managing Partner of Belly & Brain, a digital management consulting firm, explains how associations should use their digital transformation – and embrace digital maturity – to make it their competitive edge.

Agile Associations Post-Pandemic

7th April 2021

Diana van Brakel, Senior Manager Continuing Education, Kenes Group wonders how associations can keep innovation as part of their DNA in a post-pandemic world.