Signature Insights
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One of the most frequent laments of association members is their lack of influence with the power centers in their organizations and industries.
“The C-Suite doesn’t understand what we do….doesn’t listen to us…doesn’t value us.”
“We want a seat at the table…or at least to be present in the room when decisions are made.”
This year alone I’ve heard this lament from an array of association leaders in different professions and industries.
Read MoreJeff Bezos strives to keep Amazon a Day 1 company, his way of defining the future-focused and innovative culture he wants Amazon to keep despite two decades of impressive achievements and massive operational scale.
This Day 1 image is also powerful for well-established associations who strive to create a culture of foresight.
Read MoreThe days of associations gently waltzing through strategic planning every three to five years must end to keep pace with today’s rate of change and imperative to remain relevant.
This does not mean strategic planning is archaic. It does mean associations need to up their planning tempo and continuously engage in aspects of strategic planning to keep plans fresh and on track.
Read MoreSignature i LLC is committed to learning and sharing our knowledge and practices with others. You are welcome to use these resources to develop your capacity to anticipate the future, lead change and get better outcomes for your organization and the people you serve. Our resources include brief descriptions of our methods, case studies and association insights.
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“Signature i has become an integral part of AIHA’s future focus on becoming more oriented to developing research-based programs and putting in place the processes necessary to achieve the goal. Marsha Rhea has been a fantastic partner to AIHA.”
Expect frank advice from four veteran association executives as they share how they followed six basic practices to help their boards and staff initiate a culture of foresight August 21, 9 am in Chicago at #ASAE18.
If you are ready to start your association’s foresight journey, what they have learned about how to initiate and champion foresight with their volunteer leaders could ease your way.
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