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Leadership Acumen is a newsletter created specifically to support your leadership journey. This newsletter is designed for leaders, with input from leaders, to help sharpen skills and build board engagement. We also keep you up to date on what’s happening at Association Acumen, including innovations, best practices, service upgrades, relevant book reviews and profiles of interesting people. A Leadership Lessons section offers timely insights into a variety of leadership styles, highlighting real-world examples from Association Acumen clients as they problem solve, coach and advance their associations. We hope this newsletter provides a beneficial service and helps further guide organizational evolution!
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2026
January – How to Be an Effective Board Member Part One: Best Practices
February – How to Be an Effective Board Member Best Practices Part 2 Making Ethical Decisions
March – Recruiting and Mentoring New Board Members
April – Knowing When to Let Go of Ineffective Programs
May – Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox in the Boardroom
June – Enhancing Online Learning
July – Acumen Celebrates 20 Years!
August – What Equestrian Sport Teaches Us About Association Leadership
September – Rethinking Sponsor & Exhibitor Development
2025
January – 2025 Predictions
February – Event Cancellation Insurance: Protecting Your Organization When Disaster Strikes
March – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: What Boards Should Know
April – Running an Effective International Meeting
May – Leading or Managing: What’s the Difference?
June – Understanding Mission Creep and How to Avoid it
July – The Power of Collaboration
August – How to Do a Great Podcast
September – Crisis Communications
October – How Acumen Meeting Best Practices Ensure Association Success
November – How Acumen Standards Ensure Association Success
2024
January – It’s Time for 2024 Predictions
February – More 2024 Predictions
March – Averting A Conference Crisis
April – The Power of Mentoring
May – Term Limits for Boards
June – Ethical Decision Making
August – Winning Over the Difficult Board Member
September – Why Associations Need Effective Public Relations
October – Welcome QRCA!
November – Reengaging Lapsed Members Non-Openers
December – Code of Conduct
2023
January – 2023 Predictions: Hybrid Meetings, AI and Micro-Events
February – Dealing with Deficits Post Pandemic: Assessing & Managing Financial Risk
March – Intentions Versus Implementation: Operationalizing Your Organization’s Strategic Plan
April – Effective Fund-Raising: Creating Stronger Partnerships
May – Top 5 Board Governance Mistakes
June – Avoid Becoming a Dysfunctional Board: Strengthening Roles and Voices
July – Servant Leadership Makes US All Better
August – Hybrid Meetings: How Successful Are They?
September – Dynamic Dashboards: Turning Pictures into Insights
October – Retaining Members Post-Pandemic
November – Simple and Surprising Ways to Beat Rising Meeting Costs
December – Association Acumen Reaccredited Through 2027
2022
January – Association Top Trends and Insights: 2022 Predictions, Part 1
February – The Value of Member Surveys – What Do Members Really Want?
April – Delegating Authority and Measuring Accountability: Factors to Consider
May – Dealing With Divisive Board Members
June – Enhancing Your Brand Image: Growing Your Target Audience
July – Dealing with Board Liability Issues: Minimizing Risk
September – Assessing Board Performance: What’s the Right Way?
October – Board Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
November – Top 10 Things to Look for When Recruiting New Board Members
December – How to Issue Policy Statements
2021
January – Membership Renewal Forecast 2021 and Beyond
February – Strategies for Increasing Non-Dues Revenue
March – Strategic Planning in a Virtual and Uncertain World
April – Digital Event Strategy Improving the Future of Meetings
May – Key Considerations When Managing Association Reserves
June – Keys to Legislative Success
July – Acumen Celebrates 15 Years
August – Handling Board Conflict and Discouraging Group Dynamics Effectively
September – Breaking Down Financial Statements: An Easy Guide
October – New Trends in Virtual and In-Person Learning
November – Board Orientation: Core Essentials for Success
2020
2026
January – How to Be an Effective Board Member Part One: Best Practices
February – How to Be an Effective Board Member Best Practices Part 2 Making Ethical Decisions
March – Recruiting and Mentoring New Board Members
April – Knowing When to Let Go of Ineffective Programs
May – Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox in the Boardroom
June – Enhancing Online Learning
July
January – How to Be an Effective Board Member Part One: Best Practices
February – How to Be an Effective Board Member Best Practices Part 2 Making Ethical Decisions
March – Recruiting and Mentoring New Board Members
April – Knowing When to Let Go of Ineffective Programs
May – Groupthink and the Abilene Paradox in the Boardroom
June – Enhancing Online Learning
2025
January – 2025 Predictions
February – Event Cancellation Insurance: Protecting Your Organization When Disaster Strikes
March – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: What Boards Should Know
April – Running an Effective International Meeting
May – Leading or Managing: What’s the Difference?
June – Understanding Mission Creep and How to Avoid it
July – The Power of Collaboration
August – How to Do a Great Podcast
September – Crisis Communications
October – How Acumen Meeting Best Practices Ensure Association Success
November – How Acumen Standards Ensure Association Success
2024
January – It’s Time for 2024 Predictions
February – More 2024 Predictions
March – Averting A Conference Crisis
April – The Power of Mentoring
May – Term Limits for Boards
June – Ethical Decision Making
August – Winning Over the Difficult Board Member
September – Why Associations Need Effective Public Relations
October – Welcome QRCA!
November – Reengaging Lapsed Members Non-Openers
December – Code of Conduct
2023
January – 2023 Predictions: Hybrid Meetings, AI and Micro-Events
February – Dealing with Deficits Post Pandemic: Assessing & Managing Financial Risk
March – Intentions Versus Implementation: Operationalizing Your Organization’s Strategic Plan
April – Effective Fund-Raising: Creating Stronger Partnerships
May – Top 5 Board Governance Mistakes
June – Avoid Becoming a Dysfunctional Board: Strengthening Roles and Voices
July – Servant Leadership Makes US All Better
August – Hybrid Meetings: How Successful Are They?
September – Dynamic Dashboards: Turning Pictures into Insights
October – Retaining Members Post-Pandemic
November – Simple and Surprising Ways to Beat Rising Meeting Costs
December – Association Acumen Reaccredited Through 2027
2022
January – Association Top Trends and Insights: 2022 Predictions, Part 1
February – The Value of Member Surveys – What Do Members Really Want?
April – Delegating Authority and Measuring Accountability: Factors to Consider
May – Dealing With Divisive Board Members
June – Enhancing Your Brand Image: Growing Your Target Audience
July – Dealing with Board Liability Issues: Minimizing Risk
September – Assessing Board Performance: What’s the Right Way?
October – Board Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
November – Top 10 Things to Look for When Recruiting New Board Members
December – How to Issue Policy Statements
2021
January – Membership Renewal Forecast 2021 and Beyond
February – Strategies for Increasing Non-Dues Revenue
March – Strategic Planning in a Virtual and Uncertain World
April – Digital Event Strategy Improving the Future of Meetings
May – Key Considerations When Managing Association Reserves
June – Keys to Legislative Success
July – Acumen Celebrates 15 Years
August – Handling Board Conflict and Discouraging Group Dynamics Effectively
September – Breaking Down Financial Statements: An Easy Guide
October – New Trends in Virtual and In-Person Learning
November – Board Orientation: Core Essentials for Success
2020
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