How to hold a strategic planning session virtually
Replacing that one- or two-day in-person strategy session with a virtual process may seem far fetched. But it is possible. And, not just possible, but practical. With modern technology and a good facilitation plan, you can still bring people together to think strategically and co-create for the future. In fact, in this uncertain environment, strategy […]
12 tips for interviewing a job candidate you can’t meet in person
As COVID-19 continues to stun the world, many organizations have had no choice but to leave behind the comfort of their offices and adapt to the reality of working from home. Even though many of us are mandated to stay home, most organizations cannot afford to indefinitely pause their business. As the show must go […]
How will COVID-19 impact event insurance?
Associations who recognize their bottom lines will take a huge hit from lost revenue they anticipated from their annual conference are rethinking their positions on event cancellation insurance. Not to be confused with force majeure clauses in hotel or event venue contracts, event cancellation insurance premiums are based on projected expenses, revenue, location, and dates […]
When COVID-19 cancels your event days before it’s supposed to begin
Steve de Haan did not have a pleasant stay in Margaritaville. As president and CEO of The International Warehouse Logistics Association in Des Plaines, Ill., de Haan’s week of infamy began the night of Wednesday, March 11. Let’s let him tell the story: We called ahead that morning before our flight from Chicago to San […]
How to pivot to virtual in real time
Nearly every association, nonprofit, and business in general has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but perhaps none more so than those holding spring and summer meetings and conferences. While these are challenging times, challenges also enable us to rise to the occasion and demonstrate true leadership. Those organizations that recognize the need to […]
Why a digital-first culture starts with education
When I first heard the term “digital first culture,” I was unimpressed. Don’t we already live in a digital first culture? Most of us use the internet and social media, so I didn’t get it, what was the big deal? To have a digital first culture, your organization must do more than add nifty technological […]
Act fast, act first when rescheduling covid-disrupted events
Having dealt with the tremendous consternation surrounding the planning and execution of meeting planning during these difficult and uncertain times created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hugh Lee, president of Focus Productions, can speak from experience. Lee last month postponed his DigitalNOW conference, set for April 15-17 at the Orange County Convention Center. The annual event […]
A race to connect: How 1 association energized its community with a virtual 5K
The event environment is evolving by the minute in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 50 million people have been impacted by event cancellations and postponements. While many events are or will be shuttered outright, many others will pivot to virtual offerings. However, not all virtual events are created equal. Amidst a newly […]
The future of fundraising is responsive
During even the best of times, fundraising can be a complex endeavor requiring perseverance, persistence, and adaptability. As organizations and individuals continue to assess new information daily from the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and others on the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for successful fundraising efforts has become even more critical. […]
How to support employees during COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis, there’s no doubt about it. Hundreds of thousands of workers have been displaced, entire industries are being threatened, and hospitals are overrun. It’s a mess. With the entire world feeling fearful, on edge and uncertain, there is an opportunity for leaders who wish to stand up and be a […]