Strategy Archives - Boardroom

Just Say STOP!

12th May 2022

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk looks at association performance from another perspective: what if it was all about stopping some of the things you do and not chase novelty at all costs?

An Association Without Members? A Legal Perspective

20th April 2022

Giulia Mauri and Andréa Petemba, lawyers at Brussels-based Kadrant law firm, look at the new shape that associations could take in the future, from a legal and ‘community’ perspective.

Building Back Better Series: The Social Pillar: “What Do You Mean We Are Not All Equal?”

11th April 2022

In this article, part of our Building Back Better Series, we focus on the social (and often neglected) aspect of sustainability, the one which is actually the basis for all other pillars to build on. Have associations realized their role in this?

Where is the Roadmap?

11th March 2022

The pandemic disrupted a lot of things, including the typical planning cycle. Mid- to long-term planning did not seem to make any sense over the last 24 months. Has the time come to re-start the planning cycle or have the last two years demonstrated that it is a waste of time?

Creating the Perfect Storm

7th March 2022

For ESAE, Harry White, Property Owners Association Executive & Executive Master in International Association Management Alumni, explains the process associations have to go through to plan strategically.

The Need for an On-Going Strategic Plan

25th February 2022

For AC Forum, Anja Sander, Executive Director of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), argues that strategic planning requires constant adaptation.

How Much Data Do You Have On Data?

16th February 2022

What happens when an association grows and data on membership and content increases to the point of being disorganized and losing its value? The European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) put together a knowledge session exactly to throw light on the issue.

Ecosystems & the Natural Lifespan of Associations

14th February 2022

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk explores the lifespan of associations and gives a few tips for professional societies and nonprofit organizations to be future-proof.

The Association Growth Imperative

27th January 2022

Don Neal, Chief Strategy Officer for Smithbucklin, has written, exclusively for Boardroom, an open letter to associations, urging them to find innovative ways that will differentiate them from competition.

The Innovation Imperative

11th January 2022

With the right tools and mindset, any association is capable of innovating. So why is it that so many struggle to embrace the habits that would allow them to thrive? That is what Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, with Sarah Sain, reflect upon in this special contribution to Boardroom.

Three Post-COVID Opportunities for Association Relevance

8th December 2021

In this special Boardroom contribution, Mary Byers, CAE and Harrison Coerver, authors of Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations, make the case for a leaner governance structure, a revised product line offer and a ‘digital first’ mindset.

New Boardroom MiniCourses : The Basics of Sponsorhip

15th November 2021

In a 4-part series of brand-new Boardroom MiniCourses, Nadia Rubtsova tells you all you need to know about sponsorship.