Innovation Presentations

Have author and professional speaker Mary Byers, CAE, CSP, join your board or staff (or both!) for a virtual or in-person presentation about her original research on association innovation or for programs on what cutting-edge associations are doing today. Presentations include:

The Innovation Imperative: How Thriving Associations are Moving Ahead

There’s been a lot of talk about innovation in the association arena but what does it really look like from a practical standpoint? Mary shares case studies, ideas and thought-provoking questions in this program designed to help you create an environment that promotes and supports innovation.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of innovation in associations
  • Harness small bets and experiments
  • Identify the Board’s role in supporting an innovative culture

Evolving Membership Models: Inspiration from the Field

There’s been a lot of talk about subscription and tiered membership models in the association arena, but do they work? This program covers examples of associations that have successfully changed their models, what was behind the change and how you might think about experimenting with your model.

Learning Objectives:

  • Examine membership model case studies
  • Identify the “why” behind changing models
  • Consider adaptations for your own organization

Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations

This program provides a bold, no-nonsense look at the realities of today’s marketplace—and what it will take for associations to prosper tomorrow. Included is how to lead and manage for the future and how to look at your member markets and programs and services. Both seasoned professionals and tomorrow’s leaders will benefit from the thoughtful and practical approaches outlined for leading an association’s revolution. This program is not only focused on the “what,” but more importantly the “why” and “how.”

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the challenges facing associations today
  • Learn five strategies for creating a sustainable future
  • Identify what’s working and want’s not in your own organization