Navigating the Legal Dimensions of AI: Strategic Considerations for Association Executives

In the dynamic landscape of association management, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) presents unparalleled opportunities for innovation and efficiency, something that we all seek in our professional roles. As association executives, you are well aware of the transformative potential AI holds for member-based organizations. However, alongside these promises lie critical legal considerations that demand someone to be knowledgeable...

Reunited and It Felt So Good: A Holiday Showcase Recap

Nothing this year is quite like ever before – even the weather in Chicago. “The Windy City” did live up to its name, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, but temperatures were unseasonably warm, hitting over 60 degrees. And they were welcomed by all the association friends attending the 2021 Association Forum Holiday Showcase. It was so good...

Associations at Work (from Home): Helping Members Find the Funny After an Unfunny Year

As an established regular on the association conference circuit, there are a lot of things I miss about the bygone days of in-person events. Dynamic speakers, lively discussions, handshakes, and business card exchanges. But one of the things I miss MOST is the laughter. Getting a group of enthusiastic, like-minded professionals in the same space is almost always guaranteed to...

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Associations at Work (from Home): Meeting Members’ Evolving Needs in the Remote Work Era

The world doesn’t work the way it used to… literally. For years, digital nomads, freelancers, and independent contractors have been predicting the rise of remote work, but as HubSpot points out in its 2020 Remote Work Report, there’s a key difference between traditional remote work and working remotely. Remote work is a lifestyle usually adopted by choice. Working remotely was...