Association Management Center Articles

AMC Principal authors paper on Decision Making in Associations
Board members of nonprofit societies have limited time to devote to strategic issues confronting their associations. It is essential that they use their limited time productively and remain focused on strategic decision making. Therefore, this study addresses how association leadership—both boards and CEOs—consider significant issues and make decisions.

CEO Update: Association Management Companies Report More Organizations' Interest
Association Management Center Principal comments on increased interest in association management companies.
Enhancing The AMC Relationship
AMC leaders are often challenged with figuring out how the latest research material has relevance to the clients that they lead. Consider delivering new research information as a method of engaging with the client organization.
AAMSE Trends Identification Report
Association Management Center Executive participates on AAMSE Trends Identification Taskforce.
Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter-Oh My!
Association Management Center Executive authors article on Web 2.0 applications and mobile devices that have been embraced by millions – forever transforming how, where and when people share and receive information – including physicians.
Leadership as a Strategic Priority
Association Management Center Executives author article on defining leadership and professional development within their client organization.
Sound Practices
Association Management Center Principal, Mark Engle, CAE co-authors article Impress Potential Board Members with Sound Liability Practices.

Don't Be Green Like Kermit
Association Management Center Director challenges you to be more mature in your business approach, and to create opportunities to leap to new experiences.
Beyond the Board Orientation
Association Management Center Executive discusses how the use of “mini-scenarios” to create board discussions around complex situations can be very helpful in educating the board on dealing with sensitive matters.
Outsourcing is as Easy as A-B-C
Association Management Center Director asks what does Dr. Seuss have to do with outsourcing? The answer is everything.
Board Decision Making
Association Management Center Principal, Mark Engle, CAE authors BIG ISSUES RESULTING IN BOLD DECISIONS: How boards of high-performing professional societies engage.
The Value of Mentorship
Association Management Center staff member reflects on her time as a Forum Diversity Scholar.