Strategy

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In the first part of Boardroom’s ‘Building Back Better’ series, we’ll explore why associations may be the key to advancing the ambitious goals of a better world, while also making major strides in achieving goals of their own.

Boardroom contributor and Boardroom MiniCourses Expert Renata Lerch makes the case for agile organizations, which can create alignment through constant communications, strategy, vision and purpose.

Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events and EVCOM board chair, recalls how the merger of two associations led to genuine success and long-standing sustainability.

In an ever-changing environment, how can member organizations adapt, even with limited resources? To what extent should they be agile and in what ways should they guarantee stability? This is what the latest ESAE webinar explored.

International Advisor to the Global Association Hubs Martin Sirk wonders who the guarantors of knowledge and expertise will be in the post-truth era.

A short report on the virtual session which featured Thomas Smith, Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Scott Stuart, CEO, the Turnaround Management Association (TMA).

Five European CVBs—part of an informal alliance of convention bureaus—share their perspective on how emerging as an intellectual capital may be key to remaining relevant post-pandemic.