strategic planning Archives

Crisis as the New Normal for Global Meetings

8th April 2026

In this conversation with Boardroom, Kenes Group CEO Ori Lahav explains why crisis readiness can no longer be treated as an occasional capability.

Leadership, Foresight, & Relevance at the Forefront of the European Association Summit 2026

2nd April 2026

There are plenty of association gatherings in Brussels, but the EAS has established its own place in the calendar. Back at The Merode last week, ESAE’s event brought together around 300 participants.

How Congrex Switzerland Helped Associations Confront the AI Question

18th March 2026

A report on an inspiring initiative that saw association leaders attend the health.tech | Global Summit in Basel at the invitation of Congrex Switzerland.

Melbourne is Sixty (and Thirty!)

26th February 2026

Anniversaries tend to invite nostalgia, but in the case of Melbourne’s business events ecosystem they also offer a useful analytical lens, as Boardroom observed on the sidelines of AIME a few days ago.

High Performance Secretariats: Mobilising Your Human Resources

23rd February 2026

Mark Dober, Managing Partner at Dober Partners, examines how associations can unlock performance by investing in leadership and people.

It’s the Way You Do it, You See

5th December 2025

For Sven Bossu, CEO of AIPC, the big trend in association management is not so much the “what”, but the “how”.

Shaping the Future of Association Management

24th November 2025

Ewa Abramiuk-Lete, Member of the Board of ESAE, argues that leading an association today means leading through transformation.

Excel London Expands the Possibilities

11th November 2025

In 2026, Excel London will host a record number of major international congresses, bringing 80,000 delegates to the city. The milestone follows a £220 million expansion.

New Boardroom Out: The Next Chapter of Association Management

3rd November 2025

The final Boardroom issue of 2025 is now out. You can download your copy now.

From Spreadsheets to Strategy: Mastering European Association Finances

8th September 2025

This article by Paolo Falcioni, ESAE Board Member and Director General of APPLia, forms part of Boardroom’s September special feature on “Finances for Associations.”

How Much Independence Can You Afford?

28th May 2025

Brussels-based law firm Kadrant explores the complex trade-offs associations must navigate when public funding comes with political strings attached.

One in Three Boards Set to Fail

28th April 2025

A new study warns that an unprecedented number of board evaluations are failing. The culprit? A collective unwillingness to take responsibility for continuous improvement.

The Association CEO Succession: Why Planning is Essential

7th March 2025

Boardroom, in collaboration with the Brussels-based law firm Kadrant, examines the critical considerations associations must address to develop an effective and strategically sound CEO succession plan.

Strategic Planning for Associations: Balancing Structure & Adaptability

3rd March 2025

Associations need strategic plans that provide long-term direction while remaining agile amid shifting industry dynamics.

Dubai Sets New Benchmark with 437 Global Business Events Secured for 2024

17th January 2025

Dubai shines as a global destination for business events, having secured a record 437 bids for conferences, congresses, and incentive programmes in 2024.

World in Motion: How International Associations Can Manage Political Risks in 2025

16th December 2024

During a recent ASSOCIATIONWORLD workshop, Tommy Goodwin and association experts explored how association leaders can effectively manage (geo)political uncertainties