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issue of employees using cloud apps such as Twitter and Dropbox and IT just saying no won't work. Post by Ernie Smith, September 23, 2014

Bog post by Denise Alvarez, 9/23/14 on revamping in-house publication and importance of reflection. "It's important to take a moment to reflect. As YPs in the association world, we're given many opportunities to revamp or re-create materials, programs, and more. It's a great idea to take a moment after the project is complete to breathe and enjoy the finished product. See what you learned from the process and be sure to tell yourself "Well done!" when you hit the nail on the head."

reprint of blog post by Katie Bascuas at Associations Now for how & why to turn off the connecting technology, May 14, 2015.

Sherry Turkle ruffled some feathers at the ASAE annual meeting with less than full endorsements of social media/always on tecnology

some good ideas for planning and convening effective meetings/conferences

Reviews Nextdoor, a neighborhood based online social network (little sister to Facebook), used in crime prevention and other local initiatives by geographically close groups, June 5, 2015 by Ernie Smith for Associations Now.

Offers three tips for managing work life--Unplug, Take real vacations and dive into hobbies away from work, use your energy wisely, by Katie Bascuas, May 14, 2015

article by Mark Athitakis on pricing and making some things free "After all, this very blog post is an example of a "freemium" model at work. (Come for the articles, stay for the information about ASAE events, membership, and products and services.) But giving things away also demands some consideration about who's coming for what you're giving away, what you'll offer once they arrive-and what price tag you'll attach to those things. And how often you'll be changing that that pricing structure, too."

nice blog post by Mark Athitakis, 8.3.15, quoting a new book by Anna Caraveli on leading through change.

blog post by Gayle Bennett, 8.3.15 on finding and asking the right questions to hire the best people for associations

post by Samantha Whitehorne, January 24, 2014, on binge learning defined as "a personal online learning marathon of sorts". It comes from our love of Netflix binge watching a season's worth of shows over a weekend. Uses Udacity MOOC on computer science class. Example cited explains that MOOCer "registered for the course to "indulge an interest," similar to the reason why viewers binge watch TV shows, and why members may sign up for your association's online education." Cites Eli Dourado's statement: "Online education, if we do it right, could be like having an exceptionally well-rounded personal tutor who is willing to indulge any interest at any level of desired intensity."

blog post by Samantha Whitehorne, April 1, 2014, on crowdsourcing convention/conference agenda development to members. Interesting concept in several ways, not least of which is the tool they used to keep track of submission of ideas in real time and votes. Led to greater member engagement, no word yet on quality of conference agenda.

blog post by KatieBascuas, May 29, 2014, discusses three types of "fringe" learning benefits: MOOCs, flipping (riding on the idea of flipped classrooms), and microcredentials (badges and such). Only a minority of associations are trying these out. Very interesting assessment and use of terms. Opportunity?

blog post by Ernie Smith, May 27, 2014. The inventor of passwords has given up on passwords calling them a nightmare to maintain. "Unfortunately it's become kind of a nightmare with the World Wide Web," he told the Wall Street Journal. "I don't think anybody can possibly remember all the passwords that are issued or set up. That leaves people with two choices. Either you maintain a crib sheet, a mild no-no, or you use some sort of program as a password manager."

interesting article by Joe Romiecki at AssociationNow citing Lindsey Starke and her online community work at Professional Photographers of America.

Interesting look at associations' challenges in 2014 Following 2013, a year in which 42 percent of the respondents to the "DC Associations Salary Survey Report 2013-2014" reported a decrease in membership revenues, 74 percent of respondents reported that increasing membership is their number-one challenge for 2014. The survey also identified several of the ways associations plan to foster growth this year. "This pressing issue is confirmed by plans to find innovative ways to deliver programs and services-clear paths to increasing membership and revenues," according to the report. Increasing staff performance and productivity was also reported as a strategic priority to ensure growth in 2014. Fifty-eight percent of respondents reported that they plan to do so. Roughly 50 percent plan to increase staff in key areas and increase staff training and coaching.

Blog post from Associations Now on CPA group setting up its new learning model--ongoing conversation with members and people outside the profession on its website--on future of profession.

Short interview with woman--Gayle Bennett--who wrote about taking her business virtual. Looks interesting: Flex: The Virtual Office Advantage.

Good article on rebalancing power/responsibility between incoming CEO and board after long-time CEO departs. Cites Chris McEntee who worked at AARP with me 30 years ago before she left for work in a health association. Interesting, I checked her LinkedIn profile and she does not list any employment prior to the 1990s. But it's clearly the same woman I worked with.

a good article exploring Ben Bradlee's real leadership skills, by Mark Athitakis, October 27, 2014. Main Points: Never forget talent when you see it, and nurture it. Fight the good fight for diversity. Call shenanigans when necessary. Weather mistakes. Hire good people and let them do good work.