Sidecar Blog

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Finding clarity in the chaos: Lessons from the frontlines of leadership during a pandemic

As Mike Moss, president of the Society for College and University Planning, Donté Shannon, CEO of the Association for Equipment Management Professionals, and Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, all discovered as they spoke together...

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Creator Coins: What the Next Generation of Cryptocurrency Means For You

As the next generation of membership finds your association, so, too, does the next generation of cryptocurrency. Enter creator coins, a...

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How to use data visualization to find communities within your association

It’s no secret that we are a visual society. Our eyes are drawn to graphics and visualizations that help us make meaning of a variety of complex...

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6 creative ways brands are taking advantage of Instagram Stories

Does your association or organization use Instagram to build your brand and engage with your audience? If you do, are Instagram Stories part of your...

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Leading Through The Pandemic: A New CEO Playbook

The last 15 months have been a time of evolution and constant change that look to be with us for a long time. It’s not the first time a CEO has had...

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Empowering diversity is more than just checking boxes

Your association or organization might have all the right policies in place. You comply with equal employment opportunity measures, you have multiple...

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How the OKR model helps association teams stay aligned, focused, and productive

It’s a natural occurrence: in an annual meeting, the board of directors sets ambitious, big-picture goals for what their association should...

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How the pandemic forced a reimagination of membership engagement

Engaging with members is at the heart of association culture, and it’s essential to discover new ways to engage with members, whether they’re brand...

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