Association Roundup - December 14, 2012
Read MoreAssociation Roundup - December 14, 2012
Read MoreOnboarding: How CEOs led effectively from day one
Nearly half of top executives fail within first 18 months; association heads on a more promising path share secrets of early success When Kathleen Cannon became president and CEO of United Way of Broward County, Fla., earlier this year, she had a clear strategy on how to be an effective leader from day one: Start before day one.
Read MoreIFA trip to Afghanistan, Tunisia concludes
Months in the making and against a backdrop of security concerns, the International Franchise Association trade mission to Afghanistan and Tunisia gave intrepid franchisors the opportunity to meet with key government officials and investors, said IFA CEO Steve Caldeira. IFA staffers were still in North Africa, but "from what I've heard, it's been a great success," Caldeira told CEO Update Dec. 10.
Read MoreDrug store group finds new home
For more than 30 years, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores was based in "Old Town" Alexandria in a building too cramped for the growing group. "We were trying to knock down walls, literally and figuratively, around here," NACDS CEO Steve Anderson told CEO Update. Now the association has a new home base in Arlington, Va., that will give its 68 local staffers a bit more elbow room. "This is a win-win because we can get into new space, bring in new furniture and new technology," Anderson said.
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How to find the best fit for career changers
Post-election job seekers consider many characteristics of nonprofit and for-profit sectors Robert Hoffman has seen the advocacy world from several sides: Capitol Hill staffer, corporate lobbyist, and now, head of government relations for a trade group, the Information Technology Industry Council. So he has some perspective for post-election job seekers looking to transition from Capitol Hill or the executive branch to a job in the association or for-profit worlds.
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