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Jerry Kaup December 13, 2005
FORUM Associate Editor Jacqui Cook interviews Jerry Kaup, president of MemberLink Marketing Communications, about his article on Member Lifetime Value in the FORUM magazine's Jan/Feb 2006 issue. Jerry defines Member Lifetime Value and previews his roundtable discussion with five association marketers.
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Harrison Coerver April 29, 2008
Harrison Coerver discusses with Aiysha Johnson six radical changes associations should take to be positioned for the future.
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Karen McCulloh February 14, 2008
disabiltyworks Executive Director Karen McCulloh discusses the program and its focus on providing economic opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Workforce Diversity Scholar and Mentor Conversation January 4, 2008
Workforce Diversity Scholar Jose Segarra and his mentor Matt Hornberger, discuss the positive impact of participating in the program and share how this experience has benefited them professionally and personally.
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Andy Sernovitz October 26, 2007
Forum Director of Communications & Marketing interviews Andy Sernovitz, author of Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking and founding CEO of WOMMA (Word of Mouth Marketing Association)
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Doug Eadie October 26, 2007
The Forum's Director of Communications & Marketing Greg Fine interviews Doug Eadie, author of Extraordinary Board Leadership: The Seven Keys to High-Impact Governance, who discusses his High-Impact Governance Model and the importance of the board-savvy CEO.
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Walter W. Moore March 15, 2007
President of APPI (Affiliated Power Purchasers International)
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Andy Sernovitz December 13, 2005
CEO of WOMMA (Word Of Mouth Marketing Association)
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Signature Story: Infinite Potential November 7, 2005
Your wedding day. Earning your graduate degree. The birth of your first
child. Or, something completely out of your control … like a major illness or
winning... more
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Three by Three May 5, 2008
In challenging economic times,
members and potential members are more focused than ever on a return for their
investment of time and money. Three recent... more
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Cold Case April 28, 2008
Recently, an
intriguing academic paper came to my attention. It includes a comprehensive
review of literature and provides thoughtful analysis on... more
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A Hospitable Relationship April 21, 2008
Sit
down with a group of association professionals
long enough and the conversation is apt to turn to meetings, and thus
to cities, convention centers... more
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Four Freedoms of Association: A Global Social Responsibility April 14, 2008
Last week, the
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) held American Associations Day
in Washington, D.C. This annual event helps to ensure that... more
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A Leader's Harvest April 7, 2008
Coinciding with the arrival of real spring, a new group
of Forum leaders burst forth on the scene. Forty-three leaders bloomed on April
1, including board... more
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Play Ball March 31, 2008
Two important milestones in the
civic life of Chicago are now upon us: opening days for both the Chicago Cubs
and the Chicago White Sox. Blogs, newspapers,... more
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Chill March 24, 2008
Spring received a chilling slap,
extending even longer a deep and punishing winter. Likewise, the hope of
democratic reform has been chilled recently in... more
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Going for the Green March 17, 2008
Chances are pretty good that you or some of your colleagues are
wearing a bit o' the green today. Few places take St. Patrick's Day as seriously
as Chicagoland,... more
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A Goat Story March 10, 2008
The story I am about to share is
true. No names were changed. And the story contains details that some might
consider gruesome, so beware. But every association... more
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Springing Forward March 4, 2008
Daylight-savings time returns this Sunday. That is
reason enough to suggest a few books to read by the growing light of
day:
Playback:... more
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Persistence February 25, 2008
Writing this column is
the first normal thing that I've done for a week. Like so many, I was hit with a
virus as unrelenting and harsh as this winter has... more
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Tool Time February 18, 2008
Like
most homeowners, I have a healthy
supply of tools on hand at home. I even know what most of them are, and how
they work, even the thumb-seeking... more
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A Cure for Cabin Fever February 11, 2008
It is the dead of winter and the walls are
staring at us. The good news is that things are heating up here at the
Association Forum. During the next six... more
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Change February 4, 2008
The quadrennial
presidential campaign is underway, and with it a promise of change from every
candidate. The call for change is not much of a change. Dwight... more
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Shades of Gray January 28, 2008
Unknowns are piling up faster than snow in a Chicago
blizzard and we find ourselves knee deep in uncertainty. It is a gray time, with
shades of gray looming... more
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A Mighty Power January 21, 2008
Not long ago in this space,... more
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A Most Amazing Room
January 14, 2008
Hogwarts, the school for witches and wizards attended by
Harry Potter and his friends, is full of amazing things. One of the most amazing
is the "Room of... more
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Passion January 7, 2008
I was faithful and true. But a stolen glance led to flirtation, flirtation to
temptation and temptation to experimentation. Passion got the better of me, and... more
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Year-End Closeout December 31, 2007
With the New Year approaching, I am indulging in my
annual tradition of cleaning out files, deleting old e-mail, and tying up loose
ends. In this spirit,... more
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A Blogging We Will Go
December 24, 2007
According to Technorati, there are more than 112
million blogs. An estimated 175,000 new blogs are added daily.... more
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Growing Pains December 17, 2007
From a toddler's tantrums to a child's scraped knee and
an adolescent's mood swings, growing up is hard to do. The same holds true for
organizations, as... more
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Gifts of Knowledge
December 10, 2007
All things considered, 2007 hasn't been marked by a
bounty of great business books. But, thankfully, some of the leading thinkers in
the field of leadership... more
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The Sprit of 1774 December 3, 2007
Recent displays of elected leadership haven't done much
to instill confidence in government: the legislative and executive branches in
Springfield seem unable... more
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Measure for Measure November 26, 2007
It seems we are suddenly in a whirlwind of numbers. Just
in case some of these blew by you, here is a quick summary: 4 - salaries
for association... more
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Thanks for the Giving November 19, 2007
Every November, the bakery at my neighborhood grocery
displays a cornucopia. I had seen pictures of them growing up, but don't
remember seeing one until... more
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Take Time November 12, 2007
"Time is not on your side," a college advisor once told
me. He was encouraging me to get my act in gear, be more proactive and
anticipate what was coming... more
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Book Report: Civic Engagement & Democracy November 5, 2007
Frequent readers have come to expect a review of books in
this column, every 10 or 12 weeks. Rather than focus on new books, this time I
chose to take an... more
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Our Crowded Pumpkin Patch
October 29, 2007
knows,
The Great Pumpkin is supposed to appear on Halloween. Only one character in the
long-running strip,... more
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Call to Leadership
October 22, 2007
The year was 1916. Mortgages were at 4.5 percent. A
young left-hander named George Herman Ruth was starting to shine as a pitcher
for the Boston Red Sox.... more
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Ubiquitous Virtues October 15, 2007
After more than four years of cherishing life in the
Chicagoland area, a recent epiphany has opened my eyes to what really makes this... more
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A Not-So-Clean Sweep October 8, 2007
Autumn is the cruelest season. Disappointments on local
athletic fields are tough enough, but the bitterest experience is found on our
front lawns. The hard... more
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One Giant Leap September 24, 2007
With my own golden "celebration" looming just 8 months
and 25 days from today, I am particularly aware of half-century milestones. The
50th anniversaries... more
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Books for a Harvest Moon September 17, 2007
The Harvest Moon arrives on Sept. 26, a time for
gathering before the onset of winter. This also is a good time to gather a store
of books to keep you warm... more
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An Idea Whose Time Has Come
September 10, 2007
A Forum innovation first introduced during World War I
is on the verge of taking on renewed importance, thanks to the new IRS Form 990,
which is poised for... more
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Thank You Muriel September 4, 2007
Muriel retired this month. I don't know her well, but a
generation of children has known her as the ever-patient neighborhood librarian
who introduced them... more
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For Better or Worse August 27, 2007
This is a column
about this column. For better or worse, and often in between, most Forum members
know me through this weekly communication. With more... more
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Sign Here August 20, 2007
A long drizzly weekend in Chicago now ushers in an even longer week of rain.
But don't let that dampen your enthusiasm for one of the most exciting issues... more
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Second Life, Part Two August 13, 2007
Last October, I reported
on the growth of Second Life, an online virtual world.... more
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Welcome Home August 3, 2007
It has been a decade since the global association
community gathered in
Chicago
. And so it is a pleasure to welcome the
ASAE & The Center for Association... more
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Hot Summer Reads July 31, 2007
Long summer days and recent travels provided time to catch up on reading, and
so I am pleased to share a few suggestions with you: The term
"coolhunting"... more
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Journeys July 23, 2007
Journeys can yield unexpected surprises, even when you think you know where
you are going. A recent trip was filled with challenges, from a canceled flight... more
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Random Clips July 16, 2007
CAE Old habits die hard, and one of my long-standing habits is to clip
articles that catch my interest and stick them in a file. Yes, I admit that it
is... more
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Mid-Summer's Advice July 10, 2007
An array of caring mentors and good friends has given me great advice over
the years. I didn't accept every bit of advice, and some of the advice I
accepted... more
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A New Tradition July 2, 2007
Independence Day
is one of my favorite holidays. There is no obligation to buy greeting cards or
presents. Shopping is not involved and elaborate meals... more
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@ the 4RUM June 25, 2007
Sometimes, all that stands between an association and innovation is a
Slurpee.
Such was the case not long ago when Forum COO Pamm Schroeder was hunting... more
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Summer Solstice June 18, 2007
The Summer Solstice later this week offers plenty of
sunshine, so grab your book bag and get a jump on your summer reading. Here are
a few books that you... more
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Monuments June 12, 2007
Chicago comes most alive in the summer, when we who
huddled in frozen patience are free to embrace it without mittens. One of the
many wonderful things to... more
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Cicadas and the Future of Associations June 5, 2007
The emergence of the 17-year cicada sparks chronological
thoughts: the next time the cicadas return, I'll be eligible for Medicare. The
last time the cicadas... more
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Remembrance May 28, 2007
The old soldier sat uneasily in the hard plastic chair. But discomfort did
not diminish his enthusiasm as he offered artificial poppies to commemorate
Memorial... more
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The Unconference May 21, 2007
reported that "unconferences" are emerging as a hot trend. The recipe for an
"unconference" is simple:... more
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Spring Book Bag May 14, 2007
Spring is upon us and the tulips are in bloom. Spring is
so emphatically here that I have gotten over feeling that I forgot my coat
someplace. Before the... more
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Improv and Innovation May 7, 2007
It seems that "improv" comedy is hot again. NBC has a hit program, "30 Rock,"
that is set amidst a "Saturday Night Live" type program as was another, recently... more
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Bells and Bridges April 30, 2007
Passing by my office window these days is one of the
nicest sights of spring in Chicago: the return of the boats to Lake Michigan.
Like the swallows returning... more
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What Matters April 23, 2007
What defines community? Where does it start and
end? How do we know what communities are right for us, and where do we join?
These questions crossed... more
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Now: Digital April 16, 2007
It is always a bit irritating to those back in the office
when a colleague returns from a conference full of new ideas and insights. And
it does not endear... more
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Taxes and Other Shocking News April 9, 2007
A few weeks ago, I touched on Governor Blagojevich's
proposed Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) and asked readers to respond to a quick Web
survey. The results are... more
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Survey of Surveys April 2, 2007
The findings of several studies crossed my desk in a
matter of hours last week. I know omens when I see them, and so thought it best
to share a few nuggets... more
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The Open Source Association March 26, 2007
The essential structure and operating model of
associations has remained virtually unchanged for more than three centuries.
When the first learned societies... more
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Winter Cabin Library March 19, 2007
During weeks-long stretches of deep, toe-numbing cold, I
turn to books to ward off cabin fever. Here are a few that kept me warm and
mostly lucid when the... more
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A Long Day's Journey March 12, 2007
The day started early. By bus and train and car, your
colleagues gathered in Springfield last week. Together, they shared your story
with members of the... more
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Flip the Switch March 5, 2007
Last week, the Illinois House of Representatives heard
testimony about the increases in electric rates. The testimony, and media
reports, indicate that rates... more
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I'd Like to Thank The Academy February 26, 2007
The red carpet has been rolled up and put away and the
last agent has been thanked. Bleary fans found their weary way to work after
watching golden statues... more
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Call to Service February 19, 2007
They come, week in and week out, armed with fresh ideas
and a desire to help. They talk and listen, focused on the task at hand, joining
with colleagues... more
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A Taxing Question February 12, 2007
Two months ago, the Forum released a report detailing the economic impact of... more
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Curl Up February 5, 2007
As we suffer through our winter of discontent, stung with
sub-zero cold and an NFL championship put on ice, perhaps we will find comfort
in a good book and... more
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What is White and Black and Read Less Often? January 29, 2007
It seems that one of my favorite things is rapidly going
out of fashion. Reading printed newspapers is a declining activity, as audiences
opt for digital... more
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The Remarkable Mr. Still January 22, 2007
Will I be remembered 160 years from now? Am I making
history today?
Those questions don't often come to mind for many association professionals.
Most... more
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Association Rx January 15, 2007
magazine recently caught my attention. "This Med's For You," by Karen Karbo,
imagined "a brave new world... more
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Taxi Counting January 8, 2007
Several casual conversations recently revealed to me a
unique hobby: "collecting" low numbers of Chicago taxi cabs. In this quirky
pastime, aficionados keep... more
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Fortress of Solitude January 2, 2007
It is far too quiet here. Like a house suddenly empty of noisy children, the
silence is jarring.
Forum on the River, as we call our conference room... more
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The Gifts That Keep on Giving December 26, 2006
The gifts keep on coming. Week in and week out, Forum members give their time
to organize Shared Interest Group meetings, serve on the board, committees and... more
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Three Gifts December 18, 2006
With the Holiday season upon us, I hope to find time to
curl up with a few books. Here are a few that I recently finished and thought
you might enjoy:
In... more
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Measures of Success: The Power of Associations December 11, 2006
For the third time in its 90-year history, the
Association Forum has conducted an
. The study reveals... more
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Show Me The Money December 4, 2006
When the Forum was founded 90 years ago, one of the very
first things that members asked for was data on staff compensation. In 1919, the
world's first salary... more
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Almost Ready November 28, 2006
The hardest part of Thanksgiving comes after the turkey comes out of the
oven. As any experienced cook can tell you, the roasted bird must rest for 30
minutes... more
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You Can Go Home Again November 20, 2006
A recent trip to Indianapolis made me think of some of
the things that I am grateful for as an association professional.
I started my association career... more
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100 Million Served November 13, 2006
The Internet recently reached an important milestone:
there are now more than 100 million active Web sites online. Netcraft,... more
Podcast (1.2mb mp3)
Professionals @ Work November 6, 2006
In conversations with association CEOs and senior staff, the most common
topic is people: finding, hiring and keeping them. Human resource issues abound:
the... more
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Virtually Real Life October 30, 2006
I recently began to explore a new, virtual world called
. Launched in 2003, Second Life now
boasts nearly... more
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Food and Thought October 23, 2006
A couple of brand new books have caught my attention
recently. Forum member Andy Sernovitz is the author of Word of Mouth
Marketing: How Smart Companies... more
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Stewards October 16, 2006
The house that my family and I live in was built in
1898. There is something profoundly humbling about a century-old home. It was
there long before we moved... more
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This-and-That October 9, 2006
Employers can expect health insurance costs to increase
by 7.7 percent in the next year, according to a Hewitt Associates survey
reported in the Oct. 3 edition... more
Podcast (1.1mb mp3)
Four Freedoms of Association October 2, 2006
In a speech to the United States Congress on Jan. 6,
1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt outlined his vision for the future of
civilization. In it,... more
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A Theory of Paperclips September 25, 2006
You never know what you'll discover when you walk through
your own office door. Just the other day, I walked through the door to come upon
a trio of colleagues... more
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Planning for the Holidays September 18, 2006
With the holidays looming not far on the horizon, you
might be thinking about gifts for your professional colleagues and the
volunteers in your life. Look... more
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Remembrance September 11, 2006
This column pauses today in memory and honor of
the victims, survivors and responders of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
When to the sessions... more
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Catching Up September 5, 2006
Now that we have shaken the sand from our flip-flops and
bid adieu to another summer, let's catch up on a few recent developments and
continuing stories:
Major... more
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Counting Votes August 28, 2006
Last week, two important votes were taken. The first
concerned an issue close at hand: Members of UNITE Here Local 1 voted to
authorize a strike at six major... more
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What it Means to be a CAE August 21, 2006
Yesterday, I had the rare honor and privilege of
presenting remarks at the ceremony recognizing the 2006 class of CAEs. The
annual "walk across the stage"... more
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Get On the Bus August 14, 2006
An upcoming issue of FORUM will feature association policies concerning
employees' personal... more
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This And That August 7, 2006
Some bloggers are getting paid for product placement,
according to BusinessWeek Media Critic Jon Fine (July 10, 2006). Some bloggers
choose... more
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Grassley’s Mission July 31, 2006
Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) continues his efforts
to enhance government oversight of the tax-exempt sector. Senator Grassley, who
held hearings in late... more
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A Grade 'A' Idea July 24, 2006
Hard-boiled marketing professionals are scrambling to catch up on the latest
promotional craze: advertising on eggs.
The plan to use message-laden... more
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Batter Up July 17, 2006
In baseball, the batting order establishes the sequence
of players to hit. Part science, part art, the right batting order is considered
by many to be essential... more
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Hotel Negotiation Update July 10, 2006
As noted here a few times in the past, the contract
between Chicago's major convention hotels and the union representing some 13,000
hotel workers is set... more
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Perspective July 5, 2006
Flying the friendly skies on a near cloudless day can
still be a joy, as I recently re-discovered on a trip from Washington, D.C.
County roads and... more
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And A River Runs Through Us June 19, 2006
Life is different here on the bank of the river. Boats
brimming with sunscreen-clad tourists churn on by just outside my window.
Commuters come and go all... more
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It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This June 12, 2006
The Association of Federated Organizations is a fairly ambitious venture. The
all-encompassing name suggests its broad mission, which is to find a place for... more
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Hot Dogs and All-Stars June 5, 2006
Some come bearing hot dogs. Others offer massage oil,
popcorn and gift cards. And then there are the assorted chocolates and flowers,
always appreciated.
That... more
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150 and Counting May 30, 2006
When I arrived to work at the Forum 36 months ago, I was
chagrined to learn that I was expected to write this weekly column, a tradition
started by my esteemed... more
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Summer Reading May 22, 2006
Every once in a while, I'll share a few book
recommendations. I typically focus on books with an emphasis on business,
sociology or other topics that relate... more
Podcast (2.2mb mp3)
Unconventional Economists May 15, 2006
Renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith died on April
29. One of the most influential economists of the 20th century, he was an
iconoclast, frequently... more
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Workplace Excellence May 8, 2006
A few weeks ago, I was a guest of LaSalle Bank at a
luncheon of the Chicago Network, an organization of senior-level women
executives. The highlight of the... more
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River View May 1, 2006
Spring is upon us, and the tulips are in bloom. Grass
grows green and the sun lingers long throughout Chicagoland. And today the Forum
takes root in a new... more
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Ready To Go April 24, 2006
Our bags and boxes are packed, and we are ready to go. On
May 1, for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, the Forum will
have a new building... more
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Money, Money April 10, 2006
April 15 looms around the corner, when taxpayers must
reconcile with the Internal Revenue Service. For some, tax refunds help fund
vacations or our children's... more
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Meeting is Living April 3, 2006
The works of Martin Buber (1878-1965) are outside the
scope of what I usually read. But one statement by Buber, a translator, editor,
essayist and philospher,... more
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Policy Update March 27, 2006
It has been quite a while since I provided an update on public policy
matters, so I thought I would touch on just a few of the more significant
issues:
Fax... more
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Can We Count on You? March 20, 2006
This week, citizens will head to the polls to vote in the primary elections.
Your vote will count toward choosing our elected leaders at the federal, county... more
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Association Archeology March 13, 2006
Just 35 business days from today, the Forum takes up
residence in a new building for the first time in more than a quarter of a
century. Preparations are... more
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Why We Belong March 6, 2006
This is a busy time of the year for members of the
Forum. You are asked to volunteer for 2006-2007 committee and working groups,
you're asked to nominate... more
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In The House February 27, 2006
The 2006 Winter Olympics are over and the flag has been
passed to Vancouver, host of the 2010 games. What a show! The ski jumping was
breathtaking, the ice... more
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Together February 20, 2006
Over the years, I have been involved with more than
1,000 educational and networking programs for association professionals. I'd
like to say that this experience... more
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Shades of Beige February 13, 2006
A few weeks ago, we announced that the Forum would be moving to new office
space at 10 S. Riverside Plaza, around the first of May. We are now neck-deep
into... more
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The List January 30, 2006
The list is surprising, even disconcerting. Those who
see it for the first time often have the same question: "Why?" They seek the
reasoning, the rationale,... more
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A Year of Decision January 23, 2006
Contracts expire for hotel workers represented by
in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Boston and
Hawaii in 2006. I first mentioned this... more
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Book Bag January 16, 2006
Recently, an alert and faithful fan of View Point
pointed out that it has been quite a while since I shared news and views about
books that I'd recommend.... more
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Dream a Little Dream January 9, 2006
As I was getting into my car for the trip to Galena, I
noticed the crew at work starting to take down the giant oak tree down the
street from my home. It... more
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Promise and Potential on the River January 3, 2006
The Association Forum will celebrate its 90th birthday
in 2006. While there is pride in this, there is more future ahead of the Forum
than past behind it.... more
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New Year December 26, 2005
Sometime last week the e-mails started to taper off.
Then, the calls all but ceased. Suddenly, meetings no longer crowded my
schedule. Few staff members... more
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Words December 19, 2005
If you are looking for something to keep you warm this
winter, grab hold of the podcasting trend. Nothing is hotter. In fact, just a
couple of weeks ago,... more
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Community December 12, 2005
This week, Chicagoland will host more than 2,000
association professionals, corporate meeting planners and nearly a thousand
representatives of convention... more
Podcast (1.2mb mp3)
When You Least Expect It December 5, 2005
Learning arrives when you least expect it. Take last
Wednesday for example, when a group of Forum members had a "behind the scenes"
tour of Marshall Field's... more
Podcast (1.2mb mp3)
Choices November 28, 2005
Making Thanksgiving dinner is a complicated job. There are diets to work
around, allergies to consider, traditions to remember and timing to get just
right.... more
Podcast (1.5mb mp3)
Fall November 21, 2005
The drought had not dimmed the blazing glory of the
autumn foliage - the colors were as bright as ever. That is what I was thinking
when it hit me.
And... more
Podcast (.6mb mp3)
Legacy November 14, 2005
If measurable goals and objectives are part of your
organizational life, or if you have a comprehensive job description, you are, to
some degree, a management... more
Podcast (1.4mb mp3)
Early Thanksgiving November 7, 2005
About this time last year, the December 2004 edition of
was in the final design stages. It was a time of high anxiety and
excitement as Editor... more
Podcast (1.7mb mp3)
One Day in October October 31, 2005
On October 26, the Chicago White Sox won the
Championship of Major League Baseball. That same day, the Forum's Board of
Directors met. The Sox got all the... more
Podcast (.9mb mp3)
Future Staff October 24, 2005
The late 1990s were memorable for many things: instant
dot-com millionaires, the explosive growth of the Internet and the TV show,
"Friends." But many employers... more
Podcast (1.5mb mp3)
Never Bored October 17, 2005
I was originally attracted to a career in
association management because of the variety of activity that it promised and
the range of skills that it... more
Podcast (1.3mb mp3)
Boomer Heritage October 10, 2005
magazine
is devoted exclusively to the history of the baby boomer generation. Among its
details and disclosures:... more
Podcast (1.2mb mp3)
A Win, A Loss and A Draw October 3, 2005
"You win some and you lose some." That familiar phrase
has never been more real than in recent days in Chicagoland.
First came the news that the venerable... more
Podcast (.9mb mp3)
Remembering September September 26, 2005
Our thoughts are with the survivors of yet another
ferocious Gulf Coast hurricane. Again, we give thanks for those working so hard
to provide relief. And... more
Podcast (.8mb mp3)
The Razor’s Edge September 19, 2005
Product innovation has taken a great leap forward with
an announcement from Gillette. The producer of consumer products like
Duracell batteries, Right Guard... more
Podcast (1.3mb mp3)
Comprehending Catastrophe September 12, 2005
We have all been shocked by the Gulf Coast disaster. We
weep for life lost, lives disrupted and damage done to a beautiful and fragile
land. We are overwhelmed... more
Podcast (1.3mb mp3)
Welcome to Our Podcast September 6, 2005
This week, the Forum inaugurates podcasting. The term
"podcasting" has been around for less than two years, but there are nearly 4,000
regularly issued podcasts... more
Podcast (1.6mb mp3)
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