AEM http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/ Blogger admin for AEM en-us Nucleus CMS v3.23 Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif AEM http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/ Women more ethical http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1627 found women to be more ethical than men in the workplace.]]> Culture http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1627 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:55:00 -0600 Get extra credit cards http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1626
That way, when you leave an organization, you can simply cancel the credit card and not worry about being held responsible for subsequent charges.]]> Business practices http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1626 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:37:17 -0600 The price is not the price http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1625
But they still aren't used to other businesses engaging in that practice.

A technology company recently quoted a different price for the same product two days in a row. It claimed the price hadn't changed, only the discounts. Those, it admitted, changed every day.

So, what's the real price?]]> Business practices http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1625 Wed, 22 May 2013 11:22:42 -0600 Engaged but not productive http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1624 Associations Now reported that a study by LeadershipIQ found low performers MORE ENGAGED than high and middle performers.

Interesting.]]> Administration - staffing http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1624 Tue, 21 May 2013 07:32:56 -0600 Charging speakers for equipment http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1623
Many speakers, for example, do not want to be tethered to a podium. They don't want to be seated behind a table or chained to a stationary microphone.

They want to be able to step onto the stage or the front of the room to chat with, and interact with, the audience.

They want to eliminate the barriers between speaker and attendee and not be forced to deliver a rigid, speak-from-the-lectern type of presentation.

So, give them a lavaliere microphone and don't make them pay for it.

]]> Meetings http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1623 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:17:10 -0600 Colors http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1622 color strategy in marketing.]]> Marketing http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1622 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:45:22 -0600 Attention inflation http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1621 "More time spent looking, less time spent clicking," says Seth Godin, observing the evolution of people's online behavior.

Read more here.]]> Web sites http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1621 Thu, 16 May 2013 07:55:04 -0600 Don't cheat when negotiating http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1620
If an individual or organization agrees to a deal under those circumstances, they may not deliver whatever they were supposed to deliver.

And unless you are willing to spend the time and money to force them to deliver, they never will.

So, make deals that work for both parties.]]> Business practices http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1620 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:46:33 -0600 Always budget a profit http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1619
Well, there is no prohibition against not-for-profits earning a profit. In fact, they always should and it should be budgeted at the beginning of the year, and not merely consist of whatever might be left over at the end of the year.

The only legal requirement is that the profit (or "surplus," as it is usually called) not be distributed to the Board, employees, or members. The profit stays in the organization (but bonuses can still be paid).

A profit provides a cushion in the event of a drop in dues, program registrations, or anything else, and it provides start-up funds for new projects. It's an association's way of saving money - building a reserve - which is not only prudent but may be necessary to maintain the organization over a long period of time.

Many Board leaders, though, work in government, where they are given an appropriation (which they don't have to raise) and must spend it during that fiscal year. Others work in charitable organizations that are accustomed to grant directives mandating expenditures during a particular time frame.

So, they naturally assume that not-for-profits must operate under those same conditions.

You may have to be forceful when educating Board members about the need to earn a profit and build a reserve. When unexpected income is received, they may want to spend it.

Remind them that it's a bad idea to go out and blow a bonus check.]]> Administration - financial mgt http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1619 Tue, 14 May 2013 07:51:57 -0600 Little things matter http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1618
I didn't believe that could be possible, since this was the first day of registration. It was more likely the ribbons had been lost, somebody had forgotten to bring them, or nobody realized they needed to be reordered in time for the meeting.

Well, I never thought I would care about something so minor. But I did. Although "CAE" was printed on my badge, I wanted the ribbon to display the status I had achieved as a Certified Association Executive (and all the money I had spent to continually recertify).

When preparing badges, ribbons, and other meeting materials, be sure that attendee credentials are complete, accurate, and properly displayed. It may not seem that important to you, but it really matters to the people who are entitled to recognition.]]> Meetings http://aem-patt.com/aem-blog/index.php?itemid=1618 Mon, 13 May 2013 06:53:26 -0600
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