Author: Beth Williams, Quality and Membership Officer at London Youth Traditionally a decline in membership numbers is viewed as a problem, however at London Youth we’ve discovered the opposite to be true. For years London Youth has proudly proclaimed itself to be a network of over 400 youth clubs across London, however this figure hadn’t [...]
Digital workspaces are an essential component of modern businesses. Although digital workspaces are proving increasingly popular and becoming widespread, the continuous testing and release of new features and functions means they can still be considered very much an emerging technology. What are the key considerations you need to make before moving some of your operations [...]
Article by Guest Blogger: Jenny McTiernan COO of ProTech Digital transformation, like any other kind of business transformation should be seen as the integration of people, processes and technology to achieve improvements in customer satisfaction, engagement and overall cost effectiveness. As with any change digital transformation should be embedded within, and be broadly supportive of [...]
Authors: Katherine Grimshaw and Kim Ansell, K2 Consulting One of the most difficult decisions for membership organisations looking to take their first steps towards international growth is where to start. As we discussed in our last blog, the opportunities seem endless, the potential numbers mind-boggling and the risks can easily get overlooked in all the [...]
Author: Sector Trainer and Consultant, Sue Froggatt Many of today’s members look closely at value and I am often asked by membership associations for my thoughts on what is the best way to package value. The simplest ‘one-size and price fits all’ has the obvious problem that no-one enjoys paying for what they don’t need [...]
Authors: Katherine Grimshaw and Kim Ansell, K2 Consulting The fast changing demand for skills and jobs is driving worldwide competition for talent. At the same time, globalisation and digitalisation of professional education is enabling membership associations to support a wider range of members with a wider range of services and international member growth has become [...]
The MemberWise ‘Harnessing the Web’ Research Report 2015' highlighted some of the key challenges facing membership organisations and associations as they continue to invest in technology change and integrate digital with back office functions whilst delivering products and services members want, for the lowest possible cost. It’s hardly any wonder that the pace of change [...]
Author: Shannon Dority, Marketing Executive Abacus eMedia. Providing a valuable and engaging member experience remains a top priority for all membership organisations and associations, but there is no doubt the disruption caused by the growth in digital technology has presented a challenge in delivering this effectively. A common trend we have seen with our member [...]
Author: Susie Kay, MD of The Professionalism Group and a MemberWise Ambassador. Choosing a consultant from the sector makes a lot of sense. In a recent article The Guardian printed a lurid piece in their Voluntary Sector Network, as part of their ‘Confessions of a charity professional’ series, supposedly written by an individual who told [...]
MemberWise is delighted to introduce Dominique Lowenthal who is the Head of Professional Development at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and has a wealth of experience of using education pedagogy in adult learning, technology and change management techniques to achieve organisational aims. If you like adventure then where better to be, [...]
