Several of our readers of my monthly newsletter are non-profit, Chamber of Commerce and Association Executives, and staff professionals. Our paths have crossed over the years at Institute for Organization Management, a program of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Our other readers are business leaders and owners, who, through this monthly newsletter have […]

Environmental factors are encouraging organizations to regroup and consider what the future holds.  Many are making positive, long-lasting changes during this time of recovery. Two distinct groups working as a team to lead an association.  Volunteer leaders govern while the professional staff manage. During the springtime, associations were responding to member urgencies.   Soon after, organizations […]

As the economy was faltering and associations began hurting, Ukrainian executive Kateryna Glazkova circulated a statement, “Associations are made for times like these.” Kateryna is the executive director of the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs, founded in 2016. Its purpose is to protect the interests of entrepreneurs and create a favorable business environment. UUE uses the […]

Professional development is the cornerstone of great associations and chambers.  Summertime is when most executives boost knowledge, exchange information and explore certification. The summer of 2020 will be different.   Many educational opportunities are being postponed or cancelled during pandemic and economic recovery. For instance, the US Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM) made a tough […]

Recently, I had the great fortune of running into one of my favorite neighbors.  He introduced me to a high school friend he reconnected with after 53 years, no less! My neighbor hadn’t predicted they would be walking in the park that day all those years later. We never know what life has in store […]