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We are all facing expanding challenges in our associations. There's member segmentation, competition, greater accountability from our leaders and ourselves, and decreased and/or shifting volunteer involvement, to name just a few. On March 30, a recognized expert in the field of association governance will be in Denver for a very special half day CSAE program, The Will to Govern Well. Learn more...
We all say that we want to hear "out-of-the-box" thinking. But, do we? Here are the top 50 phrases that kill creativity. If you are a manager, how many are you guilty of using? What could you do differently to foster creativity in your organization? Learn more...
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We are all facing expanding challenges in our associations. There's member segmentation, competition, greater accountability from our leaders and ourselves, and decreased and/or shifting volunteer involvement, to name just a few.
How can we ensure that our governance systems, processes and culture support organizational success? How can we create a healthy leadership partnership with our Board? Leadership in an association is a unique and shared responsibility--and an effective governance partnership is essential to success.
On March 30, a recognized expert in the field of association governance will be in Denver for a very special half day CSAE program, The Will to Govern Well. In an interactive format, Jean Frankel, a Principal Partner of the renowned Tecker Consultants, LLC will offer her perspectives on best practices in association governance. She will highlight best practices and key findings from Tecker Consultants recent book on association governance - The Will to Govern Well. You'll share ideas with your colleagues and walk away with actionable strategies for improving your association's governance systems through greater knowledgeability, higher levels of trust and increased nimbleness in work and decision-making systems. Learn how to spend less time on governance and be more effective while increasing confidence in the staff and volunteer leadership.
We hope you will plan to be a part of this outstanding program, which is the first of a four part series. It is a rare opportunity to learn more about what strategies successful organizations employ in these challenging times, and we are confident it will provide tremendous value to you.
Stan Orr, CAE , Regional Resource Associate Executive Director, Tecker Consultants, LLC
We all say that we want to hear "out-of-the-box" thinking. But, do we? Here are the top 50 phrases that kill creativity. If you are a manager, how many are you guilty of using? What could you do differently to foster creativity in your organization?
1) Our place is different.
2) We tried that before.
3) It costs too much.
4) That's not my job.
5) They're too busy to do that.
6) We don't have the time.
7) Not enough help.
8) It's too radical a change.
9) The staff will never buy it.
10) It's against company policy.
11) The union will scream.
12) That will run up our overhead.
13) We don't have the authority.
14) Let's get back to reality.
15) That's not our problem.
16) I don't like the idea.
17) I'm not saying you're wrong but...
18) You're two years ahead of your time.
19) Now's not the right time.
20) It isn't in the budget.
21) Can't teach an old dog new tricks.
22) Good thought, but impractical.
23) Let's give it more thought.
24) We'll be the laughing stock of the industry.
25) Not that again.
26) Where'd you dig that one up?
27) We did alright without it before.
28) It's never been tried.
29) Let's put that one on the back burner for now.
30) Let's form a committee.
31) It won't work in our place.
32) The executive committee will never go for it.
33) I don't see the connection.
34) Let's all sleep on it.
35) It can't be done.
36) It's too much trouble to change.
37) It won't pay for itself.
38) It's impossible.
39) I know a person who tried it and got fired.
40) We've always done it this way.
41) We'd lose money in the long run.
42) Don't rock the boat.
43) That's what we can expect from the staff.
44) Has anyone else ever tried it?
45) Let's look into it further.
46) We'll have to answer to the stockholders.
47) Quit dreaming.
48) If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
49) That's too much ivory tower.
50) It's too much work.
