CULTURE AND PROCESS IN DESIGN THINKING
In my work as an educator and facilitator, I like to use techniques from human-centered design, and design thinking in particular. When I introduce design thinking to people, they are really eager to experience all the benefits, especially the teamwork, the very precise problem identification, and of course the often unique and really effective solutions to […]
What Makes You More Productive At Work?
When AssociationSuccess.org gathered feedback from the SURGE community about what organizational problem keeps them up at night, the most common challenge expressed was that people have more work to do than they have time. Many associations work in a context where financial and human resources are limited, or at least perceived to be so. Self-imposed […]
6 Professional Development Myths Busted
I am approaching this article with a few beliefs about professional development already in place. First, for an association to be successful, constant learning is essential. Second, countless learning opportunities are available that are free or low cost. Third, learning is for everyone; from the receptionists to the mail person to the executive director. However, there […]