Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure

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Parli What? The Basics of Parliamentary Procedure By: Abby Burns, Program Coordinator In association management we regularly hold board meetings for our clients.  Often, boards turn to our management team to make sure they are executing business correctly and efficiently. In order to do this, they must ensure they are knowledgeable about the structure of… Read more »

4 Strategies to Increase Brand Exposure

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4 Strategies to Increase Brand Exposure By: Dawn Cheplick, Program Coordinator Inspiring consumers to purchase and use Georgia-grown watermelons continues to be a top priority for the association members and industry partners of the Georgia Watermelon Association. With the height of watermelon season approaching, the GWA is busy collaborating with PR firms, athletic events, media… Read more »

5 Techniques for Strong Financial Management

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5 Techniques for Strong Financial Management By: Teresa Beck, Financial Services Strong financial management systems support good business. Financial management does this by ensuring stakeholders can understand how well an organization plans for and uses their financial resources. Let’s take a look at 5 of ASG’s best practices for financial management within an organization. Consistency… Read more »

Real World Events and Impact on Client Meetings – Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness

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Real World Events and Impact on Client Meetings – Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness By: Kelley Atkinson, Director of Conference Services My previous blog detailed my experience with event cancellation due to Hurricane Irma. In the weeks after my real world experience with life threatening weather, another life threatening crisis took place and made national… Read more »

Keep Calm and Manage Change

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Keep Calm and Manage Change By: Debbie Brady, Account Executive  “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy As Executive Directors we are often in the position of having to instigate and manage change in our client… Read more »

Spring Forward: 3 Steps towards a Cleaner Workspace

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Spring Forward: 3 Steps towards a Cleaner Workspace  By: Courtney Jackson, Program Coordinator  Spring is almost here and new life is about to emerge, meaning new beginnings, fresh starts, and a clean slate. Which is why you should follow suit and spring clean your workspace. It’s the perfect time to de-clutter after the holiday madness… Read more »

“The Butterfly Effect” in the Workplace

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“The Butterfly Effect” in the Workplace By: Shawn Pursley, Account Executive  The question has been asked many times and in many ways:  “What do I/you bring to this organization?”  Whether you are talking about a job interview, a promotion, organizing operational structures, or simply joining a committee, it is a valid question.  What do you… Read more »