IN THIS ISSUE:
FEATURE
Good Governance
AXI Associate Carol Humphries continues her popular series on governance.  In this instalment, she explores what good governance is and isn't... [FULL STORY>

VIEWPOINT
Pots and Kettles
Associations and Governments

AXI President Wayne Amundson checks to see how associations and other non-profits fare in comparison to common criticisms of governments, and offers an exhortation to the sector... [FULL STORY>

GUEST ARTICLE
Beyond the Myths
Building a Context for Association Innovation

Association strategist Jeff De Cagna dispels some myths about innovation, and provides some practical steps for making innovation a priority in your association... [FULL STORY>

GUEST ARTICLE
Good Governance in Meeting the Duties of Directors of Charities and Not-For-Profits
Lawyers Terrance Carter and Theresa Man take a look at the role of good governance in achieving accountability to a not-for-profit and charitable corporation’s members, stakeholders, and the public...[FULL STORY>
GUEST ARTICLE
The Service-Expectation Gap
Consultant Eric Rutten explores the gap between what associations deliver and what association members expect ...[FULL STORY>
GUEST ARTICLE
Study Circles
An Adventure in Community Development

Non-profit consultant Carol Munro describes the use of study circles in a community development project involving two communities outside Vancouver.... [FULL STORY>

GUEST ARTICLE
Business Intelligence

The Value of BI for Association Executives
Mike Steadman, solutions director with a Virginia-based tech firm, explores why associations should transform that mass of database information into valuable business intelligence, and what it can contribute to association planning and decision-making... [FULL STORY>

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