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What Your Body Language Tells Meeting Attendees

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Body language expert Linda Talley offers advice for association executives attending meetings and conferences: how to greet first-time attendees, how not to hold your arms when listening to an attendee complaint, and more.

True Tales of Association Social Media Managers

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:23:53 GMT

Only a few years ago, there was no such thing as an "association social media manager." But now the first full-time social media and community specialists are starting to take their places at associations across the country. Three of the first share their experiences from their first six months on the job.

Master Your Emotions to Maximize Your Success

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:10:46 GMT

To achieve success personally and professionally, be in touch with your emotions and feelings, as well as those of others.

Cultivate Future Leaders

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:17:21 GMT

Component relations professionals do a pretty good job targeting students and growing student chapters but often overlook the young professional members. Your components are a great place to cultivate the future of associations through young professional development.

Associations in a New World

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The changing face of the global community offers opportunities for U.S. associations and their members, according to Newsweek International's Fareed Zakaria. Is your association ready to lead the way? (Titled "Time to Find a Fresh Market?" in print version.)

Social Networking for Association Professional Development

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:13:28 GMT

PD professionals shared their ideas for using social networking in association professional development activities during the July Professional Development Virtual Lunch Date. See a sampling of their ideas here on starting to use social networking, maintaining the personal/professional line, and how to use social networking in association professional development programming.

Top Career Tips

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Reaching Young Professionals Where They Are

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:54:06 GMT

How to Keep Young Professionals Actively Engaged

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:40:06 GMT

How to take young professional members from their first meeting to being active volunteers. (Titled "A Long-Lasting Welcome" in print version.)

Create a YouTube Channel for Your Association

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:35:26 GMT

If your organization regularly captures video of speakers, sessions, and demos, consider cataloging those videos by creating your own YouTube channel. This primer offers step-by-step instructions for creating your own channel and posting your videos to make them easily accessible to members and others.

How Well Do You Know Your Young Professionals?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:22:39 GMT

While associations need to be sensitive to the demands of young professional members, remember that it?s not just about the technology. IT professionals should ensure that the association website and social media tools meet the specific needs of younger members and that the basic association product and service offerings are attractive to this new population.

Build a Rock Star Chapter

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:47:52 GMT

Get your game on! In this case study, component leaders compete to fulfill their chapters? annual requirements and earn the title of a rock star chapter. What does it take to build this kind of system? Find out how to create your own star chapters.

10 Tips for Less Dysfunction in Email Relationships

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:15:55 GMT

Email is a pain, but it doesn't have to be so bad. Make your electronic relationships more meaningful by following simple rules of digital etiquette.

Is It Really Antitrust?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:02:33 GMT

How do you know when it's time to blow the whistle? An association staff member wonders in this month's Associations Now case study. (Titled "Boiling Point" in the print edition.)

Versatile Communication With Staff in a Downturn

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:57:45 GMT

Don't let the economy blind you to the importance of your organization's human bottom line. With the right tools and the power of versatility, you can engage the endless power of your staff's human spirit and commitment. (Titled "Start Your Engines" in the print edition.)

4 Ways Video Analysis Can Improve Conferences and Tradeshows

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:05:49 GMT

Associations are increasingly turning to video analysis of their trade shows to determine how to improve the return on investment for everyone. Find out how the cameras can help your events.

Inside the Career-Coaching Experience

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Todd Wurschmidt turned to a career coach after he lost his longtime job as an association leader last year. Could the same tactic get you back in the game?

Your Next Generation of Volunteers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

It's never easy to get fresh faces on your committees and boards. Add to it veteran members who aren't retiring and who are stuck on the old way of doing things, and you're dealing with an even bigger problem.

The Career Value of A Mentor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Virtual Mentoring

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:41:44 GMT

A strong mentoring program is essential for an association that wants to expand the skill base of existing staff. Technology can play a big role in a mentoring program by eliminating the need for direct-contact, face-to-face discussions between mentors and mentees. Instead, mentors can share information via web conferencing, screen sharing, videoconferencing, text messaging, and a variety of other online tools.

3 Ways Twitter Can Work for Component Relations

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:30:17 GMT

Engaging members in 140 characters or less: that is the goal of CRPs who are embracing Twitter. Jumping on the Twitter bandwagon can help CR professionals accomplish their tasks in several ways: communicating info quickly and succinctly, reaching many people quite easily, and identifying potential new members and subscribers.

Why Reinvent the Wheel? Use Tools and Resources From the Knowledge Center

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:01:31 GMT

ASAE & The Center's Knowledge Center is open to all members and has a wealth of tools for the professional development field. Ever wonder what resources you've been overlooking? Here's an overview of what is available to you and your association.

Latest From the Listserver: Dress Code Policies

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:59:15 GMT

Your colleagues discuss appropriate staff dress code policies.

Book Nuggets: Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:20:46 GMT

The six qualities of successful nonprofits described in Forces for Good aren't earth shattering on their own, but organizations that intertwine all six of them often reach great heights. Find out more about how the nonprofits profiled in this new book have reached their goals and beyond.

Social Networking Sites for Associations: Open Access or Members Only?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:16:13 GMT

Should an association's online social network be open to the public to draw in potential members, or should it be a members-only benefit? Two associations professionals debate these competing arguments in a point-counterpoint discussion.

Winds of Change?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT