Association Data Points

For many, the new year begins when the calendar flips from December to January. At Hargrove & Associates, we're gearing up for what we refer to as Data New Year, a time when organizations eagerly await the arrival of their year-end data. Join us as we reflect on our 2023 highlights and look ahead to what's trending in 2024. As we say at HAI - Happy Data New Year!Are you an association professional who enjoys talking associations, data, and the people behind the numbers as much as we do? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to epeters@haiint.com to indicate your interest in being a guest on Association Data Points.Association Data Points | The Future of the Association Profession with Michelle Mason (hargrovedata.com)Association Data Points | Exploring a Perfect Storm of Opportunity with Artesha Moore (hargrovedata.com)Association Data Points | Powerful Conversations with Angela Kisskeys of Associations North (hargrovedata.com)

Amid the holiday hustle and bustle is the perfect time to take a step back and focus on what matters most. In this episode of Talk Amongst Yourselves, Erin and Brian discuss attention economics, the drastic decrease in attention spans over the past twenty years, an unprecedented availability of information, and what this means for you and your members.

Inspiration abounds in our conversation with ASAE President & CEO, Michelle Mason! We are in a critical moment of rapid change, disruption, opportunity, and transformation. Learn more about the evolving landscape of member value, workforce, and the vital importance of associations.

Angela shares her insightful reflections on the ways in which the pandemic brought the need for connection and community to the collective forefront, the shift Associations North made to best meet the needs of their members, and the long-lasting benefits of these changes. Learn more about the power of outreach, nurture campaigns, and embracing data in new ways. 

Kathryn Zessman, Research Designer at Hargrove & Associates, Inc., joins us as we reflect on our experience at the ASAE 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition that recently took place in Atlanta, Georgia. https://demo.northstar.report/report/wfhdemo/asaehttps://annual.asaecenter.org/education.cfm

We connected with Avi Olitzky, Founder of Olitzky Consulting Group, at a recent conference for association professionals. Avi is a sought after speaker, and we were particularly fortunate to take in not just one, but two of Avi's presentations. If attending one of Avi's upcoming speaking engagements in person isn't in the cards for you at the moment, we've got you covered! Listen in as we take a deep dive into association revenue model strategy and the importance of connection and community.Show Noteshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/avi-olitzky/http://www.olitzkyconsulting.com/

Artesha Moore, President & CEO of Association Forum, joins us to discuss several prevailing topics in the world of associations, including workforce and the importance of mentorship, the essential and evolving role of data in the association world, and the ways in which associations must work to become more relevant and vital to their members. As if that weren't enough, Artesha also references The Matrix and Tina Turner. Pure joy!Show Noteshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/association-forum-of-chicagoland/

We met Jennifer at a recent conference and quickly engaged in an interesting conversation about data strategy. In this episode, Jennifer offers her expert insight into recognizing data as the greatest strategic asset a company has, and steps that anyone can take to leverage their data in a meaningful and productive way, regardless of where they currently are on their data journey.

In the first episode of our new series, "Talk Amongst Yourselves," we discuss business culture, jargon, technology, and the importance of focusing on the 'Why' before the 'How.'We also try to remember what various acronyms stand for...with limited success.Show NotesCorporate jargon is damaging your business (Michael Blazek, Workplace Insight)Five Whys Analysis (Wikipedia)SaaSSAS

We had the privilege of speaking with Julie Davis from AEM about her insightful and eye-opening survey on women's work experiences in the construction industry. Their meaningful and impactful responses demonstrate how far we've come and the steps we must take to improve our organizations.Links:In Their Own Words: How (and Why) to Support Women in the Workplace (LinkedIn)Honest Feedback: Women Weigh in on Workplace Discrimination and Harassment (LinkedIn)

Our home state of Minnesota is a recognized leader in many areas, but meeting our current and future technology workforce needs is a growing concern. Joel Crandall, from the Minnesota Technology Association, joins us in our studios to discuss MNTech's leadership on this issue and the research that supports it. Joel also shares some behind-the-scenes perspectives on how MNTech leverages data to benefit members and the greater community. Changes will be needed in our educational systems and hiring practices to help address this gap.Joel Crandall is the Vice President of Talent at the Minnesota Technology Association. ResourcesMinnesota Technology Association (MNTech)MNTech Workforce DashboardCode.org State of Computer Science Education ReportCompTIA Spark Perceptions Report

Erin discusses an interesting DEIB strategy session she recently participated in with the Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management (TCSHRM). We are still wrapping our heads around this rapidly-evolving space of great interest to the association and non-profit world. Come learn along with us!LinksHR Strategy Lab: DEIB Action Planning https://www.tcshrm.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1699445