Understanding and preparing for effective cultural change Culture is a well-used term in business but McKinsey’s definition as "how we do things around here" is probably still the most accurate. This factor critically affects any organisation’s ability to efficiently respond and adapt to shifting market environments so in many cases, culture may have the [...]
If you’re considering how to deliver even more value to your association members, boost engagement to retain existing members, and attract new members to sign up, scalable online training could be your competitive edge. 72% of peoplesay their top reasons to join an association are continuing education, professional certification and learning new professional skills. [...]
A guide to understanding systems conditions and the role of management All too often, the refinement of current processes in search of improvements is like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic. We’re making changes and things certainly appear to be different after each revision, yet the ship’s course remains about the same. After a [...]
How to change your thinking to avoid being mauled by rising expectations and tightened resources Whilst the years since the pandemic have been challenging for membership organisations, all but the most optimistic business leaders believe they’re about to get even harder. In the UK, all businesses are facing a considerable level of uncertainty caused [...]
How to define, empower and execute effectively in complex change management projects After completing an organisational or technology change, there are two things that every membership body comes to understand. Firstly, regular change is essential to continuous improvement and to staying relevant in a competitive sector. And secondly, the process required to achieve this [...]
The MemberWise Network has revised and refreshed the MemberWise Network mobile app in partnership with Cantarus, an Official MemberWise Network Partner. The app, originally released in 2019, has undergone a significant upgrade consistent with the expansion of the MemberWise digital estate. Higher Logic community content, now facilitated as a social feed, continues to lead [...]
How did IGEM harness their technology to optimise its data and grow its membership by 180%? In May 2024, in a room buzzing with a morning of learning and much note-taking, Carl Stokes, Head of Corporate Affairs and Operations at IGEM and Alex Skinner, Chief Executive of Pixl8 Group shared their digital change story [...]
Richard Gott Membership Sector Influencer & Thought Leader Following the UK General Election being announced on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 professional bodies and trade associations across the country should now publish their respective manifestos and priorities to ensure they align or call-out key issue/omissions of those published by the next UK government. Not enough [...]
Four ways for membership organisations to successfully achieve the change they need. Today, the pressure on membership organisations is greater than ever as they face two opposing challenges. On the one hand, they need to drive growth and income in order to compete. Throughout the past year, the MemberWise network has again highlighted member [...]
In today’s digital era, the collective power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can revolutionise the way membership organisations operate. These technologies serve as catalysts for profound change, offering unparalleled opportunities for automation, personalisation, and security enhancement and thus reshaping the landscape of member experiences. AI is built around the concept of [...]
