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The True Essence of Association Management
As someone deeply immersed in association management and consulting for over two decades, I've often been asked, "What business are you in?" It's a question that lingers, prompting me to reflect on the core of our work. If you were to ask about memberships, events, or...
Measuring Impact and Planning for the Future
The best conferences don’t just happen—they’re built on a cycle of continuous improvement. Measuring the impact of your event is essential to ensure future success and build a reputation for excellence in your industry. Start by gathering feedback from multiple...
Sustaining Post-Conference Momentum: Turning Insights into Action
A conference may end, but its impact should reverberate long after the lights go down. The post-conference period is your opportunity to turn energy into action and ensure your event delivers lasting value—not just for the attendees but for the organization itself....
Maximizing Onsite Energy: Creating Buzz and Memorable Moments
When attendees walk into your conference, they should feel the energy and excitement from the very first moment. That onsite buzz is what transforms a good event into a great one, turning the physical space into a hub of energy, inspiration, and connection. Dynamic...
Building Momentum Pre-Conference: Marketing, Engagement, and Anticipation
The buzz around your conference shouldn’t start on day one—it should begin months before. Building pre-event momentum is crucial for driving registrations, energizing attendees, and setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. A strong pre-conference strategy...
Designing an Immersive Attendee Experience
Conferences are no longer about attendees sitting in rows, passively consuming information. The most successful events are those that immerse participants in a fully engaging experience, where every touchpoint tells a story, evokes emotion, and leaves a lasting...
Setting the Stage: Defining Your Conference Vision and Goals
Every memorable event starts with a clear vision. Without it, a conference risks becoming a routine gathering rather than a pivotal moment for its attendees and organization. For nearly two decades, I’ve seen firsthand how defining a compelling vision transforms an...
Making HCC’s a Reality
Throughout this series, we've explored the concept of human-centered communities, examined their core principles, and discussed strategies for building and sustaining them. Now, it's time to implement these ideas. This final post will offer a comprehensive guide to...
Measuring Success in HCC’s
Todd's Note: We're in the home stretch. There is just one post left next week in our series exploring the development of human-centered communities. Success in a human-centered community is not just about achieving specific goals or outcomes; it's about creating a...
The Role of Leadership HCC’s
Todd's Note: Here's the latest post in our series on building Human-Centered Communities, Leadership plays a pivotal role in the development and sustainability of human-centered communities. Leaders set the tone for the community, modeling the values and behaviors...
Challenges Building HCC’s
Todd's Note: Here's the eighth post in our series on Human-Centered Communities. We'll continue sharing thoughts on this topic through the end of March. Building a human-centered community is a rewarding but complex endeavor. While the benefits of such communities are...