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Remote Work Was Horribly Isolating. Then I Did This.
By Beth Reed, Office Administrator We are living in a time of isolation. While I’m thankful that TMG works with associations and nonprofits, allowing us to operate virtually, it only took a few days of remote work to realize how alone I was feeling. Yes, I had plenty of work to keep me busy: plenty…
6 Tips for a Killer Association Virtual Engagement Strategy
By Irene Costello, Marketing Manager Hello COVID-19, goodbye annual conference in Florida. The shift from in-person to digital engagement in the association world has been sudden, ubiquitous, and, for some organizations, difficult. Despite challenges at the start, online programs have the potential to reach even more members than before by removing physical limitations and costs.…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Associations Matter
Now, more than ever, we see the importance of associations. They have the power to connect and support communities even when life doesn’t go as expected. Helping these great organizations keeps our team motivated no matter what the job brings. What inspires your team? Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on…
How to End a Remote Workday – the Markens Way!
Associations and businesses fortunate enough to be working from home are facing new challenges: finding ways to communicate virtually, keeping active in an increasingly sedentary lifestyle, and getting their minds to stop focusing on work once the day is done. This can be particularly tricky if your home office is steps away from your living…
The Ultimate Guide for Operating Your Organization Remotely
COVID-19 has forced associations, membership organizations, and businesses to quickly shift to remote work. For some, this is an unprecedented shift. Luckily many of us are going through the same transition together. Wherever you are in the process, from getting started to making the most of your team’s resources during this new time, we’ve compiled…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Culture & Rituals
Ben shares how his team is promoting culture and maintaining rituals virtually. Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Virtual Connection
Social distance doesn’t have to mean emotional distance. Our President, Ben, reflects on fostering togetherness while working remotely. Learn more: Like, comment, or share this week’s tip on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Collaboration Tools
How does your team collaborate to get work done? We recently found the right mix of tools and technology to help us communicate and boost productivity. Learn more: Video transcript available below: So our team has been working really hard to try to find collaboration tools and we’ve looked at a whole host of…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Sub-Strategies Don’t Work
You can’t develop successful small-scale initiatives like marketing campaigns without first knowing your overarching goals. You know what your association needs; we’ll help you get there. Video transcript available below: So you know, self-diagnosis is really hard. We recently had a meeting with a local not-for-profit and they wanted to engage us to do…
Planning and Tracking Your Association’s Success
“If your association is as successful as you’d like it to be…then don’t change anything.” – Ben Markens Odds are, your association doesn’t fall into this category. Even the most successful companies and organizations across the globe consistently strive to improve. After all, what’s the worst enemy of progress? Complacency! Whether you want to grow…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: An Auditor’s Job
An auditor’s job is your job — a financial audit isn’t designed to fix your mistakes, just to ensure you haven’t made any. Watch now: Video transcript available below: Good morning. I’m thinking about audits today, financial audits, because I just had a meeting with our largest client’s independent accountant for their audit for…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Creating Connection
Giveaways are a great way to provide value for your members while deepening connections and highlighting your creativity. Watch Ben’s tip to see how one association has leveraged giveaways to create a longlasting impression. Video transcript available below: Good morning. We’re always trying to think of interesting ways that members can connect with other…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: 2020 Is Coming
Ben reminds us why strategy shouldn’t be a secret and reflects on his yearly goal-setting process. Video transcript available below: 2019 is almost over, and we had a great 2019 here at The Markens Group; we hit most of the goals that we set. 2020 is coming. My goals have already been established and…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: 2020 Is Coming
Ben reminds us why strategy shouldn’t be a secret and reflects on his yearly goal-setting process. Video transcript available below: 2019 is almost over, and we had a great 2019 here at The Markens Group; we hit most of the goals that we set. 2020 is coming. My goals have already been established and…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Football & Association
Ben shares how social events can work to build camaraderie and promote trust at your next association meeting or event. Video transcript available below: So you know, there’s great power in association. We work with organizations that come together to solve common problems or to advocate together or to promote and grow an industry.…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Football & Association
Ben shares how social events can work to build camaraderie and promote trust at your next association meeting or event. Video transcript available below: So you know, there’s great power in association. We work with organizations that come together to solve common problems or to advocate together or to promote and grow an industry.…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Thank(less)
Ben shares a simple way to give immediate feedback, and reminds us why it’s important to stop and say, “Hey, you know, this place looks great.” Video transcript available below: So you know there’s a lot of jobs out there that people work hard at, but they don’t receive a lot of recognition. I…
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: Thank(less)
Ben shares a simple way to give immediate feedback, and reminds us why it’s important to stop and say, “Hey, you know, this place looks great.” Video transcript available below: So you know there’s a lot of jobs out there that people work hard at, but they don’t receive a lot of recognition. I…
