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A behind the scenes look at organized real estate--what works in an association, what doesn't, and what a long time AE sees as challenges facing the industry from the viewpoint of its professional organization.

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The End of the Poodle Skirt as an Association Management Tool

Nov. 21, 2009
Tagged with: ae, game changers, nar, realtor, rpr
Real meaningful member services are the basis for association success.

Facebook Fail

Nov. 6, 2009
Plan ahead for your association's Facebook page.

Association lessons from Flower Mound, Texas

Nov. 3, 2009
Thoughts on how a Realtor association can provide better service using digital technology

Your Trust Account

Oct. 30, 2009
In financial dealings and in elections, the association executive must carefully build member trust.

Dealing with Disruption

Oct. 28, 2009
Disruptive members threaten the welfare of your association. There are tips you can take.

Stamp out Micromanagement!

Oct. 27, 2009
Encourage strategic planning and policy-making in your association. Stamp out micromanagement!

Association Inc — The business of associations. Predictions for the Future

Oct. 16, 2009
Tagged with: ae, association, realtor, strategy
What needs to go? What should stay? Eliminate, committees, hoop-jumping, traditional governance models, geography-based decisions.

Developing Online Communities: Step Four

Sep. 24, 2009
How to strengthen online communities and build interest.

Building Association Online Communities: Step Three

Sep. 21, 2009
Importance of product design and beta testing: using the social network to build social networks.

Association Online Communities: Step Two

Sep. 20, 2009
Building online communities: know what success looks like.

Reviewing Association Management Products

Sep. 4, 2009
New product reviews for association managers.

The Strategic Board, Part 2: Fiscal Oversight

Aug. 10, 2009
Tagged with: ae, association, financial, realtor
How to develop a board which is responsible to the association, particularly in the area of financial resources.

View from the Top of the Molehill: Building a Better Board of Directors, Part 1

Aug. 9, 2009
Tagged with: ae, association, policy, realtor, strategy
Too often, leaders react to troubled times for the profession and their association by spending way too much effort on trivial matters. Here's how association managers can help.

Three (Count 'em, only THREE) Committees

Aug. 4, 2009
Reduce your association's committees to only three basic committees. Eliminate the executive committee, too. Operate efficiently and effectively and conserve resources.

How Do You Feel About Me?

Jun. 30, 2009
Associations need to measure quality. Here are some suggestions for designing effective member service.

Do Not Go Gentle

Jun. 13, 2009
Prepare to be fired. Here's what to know and plan for.

Understanding "Fair Use"

May. 18, 2009
Tagged with: ae, social media, videos
Know when you are violating fair use best practices for copyrights.

Social Media Policy for Associations

May. 6, 2009
AE's need to incorporate social media policy into their organizational operations manuals. Here's a SAMPLE of social media policy guidelines.

The Internal Blog: A Management Tool

Apr. 26, 2009
Communication with your staff and building teamwork and consensus: use the internal blog. A 'how to' discussion.

How to Use Twitter: A Guide for AEs

Apr. 13, 2009
Twitter as a social networking tool which will build the Realtor organization. A 'how to' guide for the Association Executive.