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Life Sciences – When an Intellectual Asset Equals Economic Growth

31st August 2021

As Canada’s emerging life sciences industries continue to grow and make an impact both nationally and abroad, associations meeting in the country’s innovation hubs have a chance to connect with the brain trust itself, collaborating with thought leaders and witnessing first-hand how Canada’s home-grown solutions are addressing the world’s greatest health concerns.

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,

ASAE Published Updated – and Pertinent – Version of ‘Race for Relevance’ Book

27th August 2021

The 10th Anniversary Edition of ASAE's best-selling book, Race for Relevance, offers a bold no-nonsense look at the intense pressures that threaten associations, how they operate, and what they need to do moving forward in a post-pandemic world.

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.

Global Partnerships in the COVID-19 Era

29th March 2021

International association public affairs and advocacy specialist Tommy Goodwin identifies examples of association collaboration and innovation that have met the moment and delivered new types of value during difficult circumstances.

Building Back Better: Associations Set the Future in Motion

23rd March 2021

In Boardroom’s previous article of this ‘Building Back Series’, we established that associations of all sectors will offer a vital contribution to getting back what’s lost from the pandemic and turn into an improved version which will shape a brighter future. The task at hand is not an easy one. That’s where global associations of Associations, such as ESAE, ASAE, the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), AC Forum and the Union of International Associations (UIA), jump in and help rebuild.