Recently, at the Affiliate Volunteer Conference at the Summer Meeting, Bob Harris, CAE, a nationally prominent association management consultant, led a workshop and provided an assessment process to help streamline administration; provide information to inform your board about the myriad of responsibilities for managing an association; and ways to improve your organization's performance.  The workshop covered many important association management topics.

In today's environment of members and boards demanding more, efficient association management and leadership are imperative.  If you are simply putting out fires; constantly evaluating staff and volunteer efforts; working under a pile of paperwork; or scared of what the future, technology, and competition hold for your association, the information from this workshop could prove invaluable for your association. 

Bob Harris' website http://www.nonprofitcenter.com/ offers a wealth of information on effective association management.  The categories entitled, "Management Tips and Templates" and "Association Self-Audit Process" contain critical information that every association board member and executive can use.