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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
Learning to Learn: Improving Technology Literacy
Thanksgiving is here—when did that happen? As always, with fall comes thoughts of back-to-school and learning new things. So in…
Driving Growth: Inside the Strategic Shift of the International Car Wash Association Towards Business Development
With the spotlight on revenue growth, a business development strategy takes center stage for long-term sustainability.
Changing the World of Work Through Learning: Northwestern MSLOC and Association Forum Announce Collaboration
Association Forum and Northwestern University’s MS in Learning and Organizational Change (MSLOC) partner to bring value to the community.
Avoid Getting Spooked by AI Hallucinations
New wrinkles continue to emerge regarding AI and its seemingly infinite applications.