Ready to talk about racism at work? Here’s where to start
In all 50 American states and in over 15 countries, protests continue over the systematic oppression of Black people. Intentional or not, racism happens every day in all facets of life. With the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and so many more, staying silent on these acts is no longer an option. […]
SURGE Connect is finally here!
Looking for SURGE Connect? All registrants will receive unique URLs 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. If you’ve already registered, check your inbox for the link! If you haven’t registered, do so now! We’ve planning this day for months: SURGE Connect presented by Feathr is finally here! This three-day virtual conference will […]
Meet our SURGE Connect keynote interviewees
We are so excited our SURGE Connect virtual conference is almost here! Each day of SURGE Connect begins with a keynote interview, conducted by AssociationSuccess.org’s content manager Chelsea Brasted, meant to present new ideas and creative connections between association professionals and experts in other industries. For SURGE Connect, we’ve got a diverse trio of conversations […]
How to share bad news via Zoom
If this was five months ago I would say delivering bad news remotely is unacceptable. But things have changed. As remote offices and virtual events become the new norm, it is inevitable that we will have to navigate sharing bad news through virtual means. Whether it be financial strain, company overhauls or eliminating someone’s position, […]
4 innovations courtesy of the coronavirus
I recently walked into my gym for the first time in months. I’ve entered those awkward double doors thousands of times, but never like this. As soon as I entered, a man standing behind a giant plastic door with a thermal camera approached me and took my temperature. He was wearing a mask, so I […]
How do you price a virtual event?
As the world adjusts to the “new normal” brought about by COVID-19, organizations everywhere are coming to terms with shifting to virtual distribution of content rather than at in-person events. With organizations preparing to follow through with these shifts, one question seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. How should I price my […]
How to foster community in a time of crisis
Community is at the heart of our human needs. We thrive off connection, and a community fills these needs. With the coronavirus displacing many communities and forcing people to remove themselves from social situations, how do we nurture community and connection remotely? Here are three great ways to nurture online communities, stay connected with your […]
Is co-leadership right for your organization?
We have all heard the phrase “two heads are better than one.” Most of us can agree collaboration and communication contribute to growing creativity, but Angela Kisskeys and Sarah Ruzek have managed to put collaboration at the core of their association. Collectively, they have headed Associations North for the last three years, an association that […]
How associations can support members when the world stops
Restaurants, movie theatres, casinos, bars and salons have much in common, but as the seriousness of COVID-19 and its deadly potential came to light, I could only think of one. Public interaction. While COVID-19 has brought many changes, the industries who rely on public interaction have been hit the hardest and, with them, the associations […]
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 […]