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The Art of Healthy Board Rotation
Healthy associations are designed for leadership turnover. When boards and officers rotate thoughtfully, they don’t signal instability; they signal that the organization is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do: creating space for new people to serve, contribute, and lead. Done well, this natural rotation becomes one of an association’s greatest strengths. Term limits and…
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The Allure and Limits of AI-Perfect Management
AI-supported management can look remarkably sophisticated: For busy volunteer leaders and staff, this can create a powerful sense of confidence. The work feels “tight” and highly professional. But association management is not judged only by how things look in a board book; it is judged by what actually works for a specific membership, culture, and…
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When Vision Outruns Capacity: Aligning Strategy With Staff Reality
At Association Development Group, Inc., we love big ideas. Mission-driven boards are at their best when they stretch their organizations to do more good, serve more members, and expand their impact. But sometimes the strategic plan that looks perfect on paper quietly assumes something that does not exist in real life: unlimited staff capacity and…
