by Ed Evarts | Aug 16, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
You can engage with an industry association in several ways. In most associations, there is something for everyone, and each of these roles vary in their degree of commitment and complexity. You can actively engage with an industry association as a: Guest Member...
by Ed Evarts | Aug 9, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Once you convince your boss that your membership and your attendance is work-related, you want to have your organization pay for your membership or registration fees. How do you start? You could write a memo similar to the example below, or use the key points from...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 26, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
An important mindset for you, your boss, and your organization is that your membership in an industry association is work-related. This is not an extracurricular activity. The benefits to you and your organization, as we reviewed in prior posts, are compelling and...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 12, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Here is a more in depth look at how you can help ensure that your boss’s mindset regarding your participation in industry association events is a hurdle rather than a roadblock: Be open with your boss. Your participation in an industry association should not be a...
by Ed Evarts | Jul 5, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
Balancing work and industry association engagement in your busy organization is not easy. Engaging with industry associations can become harder if your boss does not support the concept. Your boss may feel that industry association meetings are just social or...
by Ed Evarts | Jun 28, 2017 | Interacting, Participation, Relationships, Visibility and Value
When you work to raise your visibility in your industry, many of you may feel you are at risk of creating an impression with your boss that you are looking for a new job opportunity. Many industry events are advertised as networking events where you meet colleagues...
