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Explore the evolution of associations and learn about managing the challenges of Association 3.0. Discover the keys to successful leadership, innovation, and financial stability in the ever-changing landscape of associations.
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MANAGING ASSOCIATION 3.0 CARLA J. FUNK, CAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Celebrating the Career of Duane Webster: A Symposium on the Association of Research Libraries, April 25, 2008, Columbia University, New York, New York
Leadership is a foul-weather job The most important task of a leader is to anticipate crisis… Peter Drucker
ASSOCIATION 1.0 Creation of associations in the late 18th and 19th centuries • ASSOCIATION 2.0 Early 20th century to the present focus on strengthening managerial professionalism
What is Association 3.0? “…a systemic capacity-building, an open, inclusive and holistic approach to rethinking and redesigning the underlying human and organizational systems that make “associating” possible.” De Cagna. “Beyond Today”
3.0 MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES • Focus alliances and partnerships • Manage diversity of opinion • Embrace innovation • Maintain transparency and openness • Ensure financial stability
3.0 MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES • Ensure that members benefit • Employ knowledge-based decision-making • Adopt a demand-driven model • Be both proactive and reactive • Promote the concept of stewardship
MANAGING ASSOCIATION 3.0 CARLA J. FUNK, CAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Celebrating the Career of Duane Webster: A Symposium on the Association of Research Libraries, April 25, 2008, Columbia University, New York, New York