When I work with clients, I’ll often use their website to find general information about the association, such as listings of chapters and chapter leadership, meetings and events, association documents, and so on. I’m often amazed at just how much information I can find on some of my clients’ websites. It’s really helpful for providing background …
Have you ever consciously considered how your AMS is supporting your organization’s mission? You should, and it should. Part of the mission statement for one of my clients reads “To connect and convene senior executives from across the industry to create meaningful cross-sector relationships…” In other words, part of their mission is connecting people within their …
When considering the costs of your current data management system(s), you need to consider both direct costs (how much you pay to actually use the software) and indirect costs (e.g., workarounds required, staff headaches, missed opportunities fro selling, etc.). In many cases, indirect costs far outweigh the direct costs of software, but are often unseen …
I’m always fascinated by stories like this. In a nutshell, the state of Minnesota spent nearly $100 million for a new vehicle licensing and registration database, and may have to spend another $50 million to actually get it completed. And the project started over 10 years ago! The state audited the program to see what …