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Trade Associations’ Internal Advocacy Challenges

11th January 2019

In a very special contribution, Alexander Mohr, PhD, Executive Director of the European Flavour industry association writes how internal advocacy toward membership is often neglected among trade associations—but it’s one of the most crucial factors to consider.

The Secretary General’s Voice
– How to Stay Humble

8th October 2018

In his monthly contribution, Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Organisation for Public Transport (UITP), reflects on the notion of humility within associations.

The Secretary General’s Voice
– Happy Staff for Happy Members

5th September 2018

In his monthly contribution, Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Organisation for Public Transport (UITP), reflects on happiness in the workplace.

Three questions to Lyn Lewis-Smith of Business Events Sydney

4th July 2018

Lyn Lewis-Smith, CEO of Business Events Sydney, the organization in charge of securing international business events, devotes considerable energy to her passion for women’s rights, as her involvement in the Global Summit of Women shows.

ASAE’s Association Leadership Forum in Singapore

2nd July 2018

The American Society of Association Executives is organizing an Association Leadership Forum at Grand Hyatt Singapore from 29–31 October 2018.

The Secretary General’s Voice
– Making Associations Relevant

31st May 2018

In his monthly contribution, Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary General of the International Organisation for Public Transport (UITP), explains what his association does to remain relevant in this ever-competitive world.

3 Questions to Tourism Australia’s Managing Director

18th May 2018

John O’Sullivan, Managing Director of Tourism Australia, joined the team in March 2014. During his first time at IMEX in Frankfurt this week, he sat down with Boardroom to talk about Australia’s competitive edge.

Ambassadors Drive Montréal’s Business Events Further

11th May 2018

The Palais des congrès de Montréal has assembled a group of leaders representing eight of the city’s key economic sectors to form a new Multisector Strategic Taskforce.

In the Shoes of the Secretary General (Part III)

4th May 2018

Mohamed Mezghani has been appointed Secretary General of the UITP in January. Boardroom has asked him to contribute a monthly column in which he explains all about the challenges of holding such a position. This is Mohamed's third contribution.

In the Shoes of the Secretary General (Part II)

1st April 2018

Mohamed Mezghani has been appointed Secretary General of the UITP in January. Boardroom has asked him to contribute a monthly column in which he explains all about the challenges of holding such a position. This is Mohamed's second contribution.

Optimism vs Pessimism in Associations

11th March 2018

In his second contribution for Boardroom's 'Voice of the Associations', Franco Viviani, former president of the International Council for Physical Activity and Fitness Research (ICPAFR), examines the negativity bias vs. the optimist bias, and how it relates to associations.

Dubai’s Al Safeer Ambassadors Drive Meeting Success

1st March 2018

Dubai Business Events (DBE) has awarded members of its Al Safeer Programme for their contribution in attracting international conferences to the city.