Learner’s Digest: January 2022
The pandemic has been a challenge and it’s never difficult to find someone for whom it’s been harder. We’ve all had to navigate our own unique challenges – professional and personal. For those of us whose professional responsibility – and joy – it is to design, develop and execute events, it’s been a bumpy ride. Year one was all about adapting and pivoting. I found it to be a huge, but ultimately very satisfying, learning journey. Year two came along and felt … a bit much. The learning curve was less pronounced, but the novelty had worn off. Most of us are now pretty effective at running virtual events and see their value and relevance. But we’re excited about putting some innovative energy back into live events.
As the Omicron wave has peaked and will hopefully decline over the coming weeks, the questions for 2022 are not “should we meet in person?” but “how do we run this event effectively and safely?” Planners are including new questions in RFPs and conversations with venues, peers and clients. “What type of air ventilation does this venue provide?” “What’s the venue’s vaccination policy?” “What safety measures are already in place and what additional costs will we be assuming?” “What are the emerging food service practices – are we still doing buffets?”
These are big questions that don’t likely have one-size-fits-all answers. But CSAE is excited to be asking them and to be working with our partners to get creative about what trade shows, conferences and workshops look like in 2022 and beyond. If you’re itching to meet in person again, you’ll find lots of exciting opportunities across the country listed below. From the Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers, to Tête à Tête, the Summer Summit and the annual conference, there are many opportunities to reconnect face-to-face. Our networks across the country are also in planning to bring local events back to a city near you.
And if you are still reluctant to return to in-person learning, fear not. CSAE hears you and will continue to deliver a variety of compelling offerings to a screen near you.
See you soon!
Danielle Lamothe
Vice President, Learning and Innovation
Symposium for Chief Staff and Chief Elected Officers
Feb. 24-25, 2022 (Virtual workshop) – register here
Mar. 24-25, 2022 (In-person workshop, Toronto, ON) – register here
CEOs, don’t miss this incomparable two-day working session for you and your board chair. You’ll establish a strong working partnership and set goals for a productive year ahead. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, this is an event that fills up. Find out more about the value of the Symposium by watching this interview with Donna here.
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Submit to Present at the Summer Summit
There are just a few days left to submit to present or facilitate at the 16th annual Summer Summit, July 13-15, 2022 at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. We’re putting together an outstanding program to present innovative ideas and foster discussions that will equip associations to better support their organization, members and volunteers. Click here to submit your proposal by Feb.1, 2022.
Get ready for Tête-à-Tête 2022
April 6, 2022
CSAE’s Tête-à-Tête is back in person this year – so let’s do it! Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners, and government procurers from across the country attend this event at no charge. Come explore a wide range of products and services that will support your success, re-connect with your peers and hear personal stories from the stage on how we all flexed and adapted — and are stronger for it. Get ready to laugh, be inspired and share your own stories this April 6 at the EY Centre in Ottawa. Registration opens Feb. 1st so watch your inbox. Looking to exhibit? Apply now and get the early bird exhibitor rate before Jan. 31, 2022.
CALENDAR OF CURRENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
CSAE Saskatchewan CEO Roundtable
Feb. 2, 2022 – 12:30pm MST
Come together for a virtual CEO Roundtable hosted by CSAE Saskatchewan Network where we will discuss managing board expectations. You will gain tactical tips and ideas that you can implement tomorrow! All are welcome to this event at no charge. Register here.
New Member Orientation
Feb. 3, 2022 – 1:00 pm EST
Welcome to CSAE! Kick off the new year by learning about all the benefits of belonging to this hub for associations. Log in to the CSAE website and click here to register for this no-charge virtual session.
Lobby Registry: Best Practices for Associations
Feb. 8, 2022 – 1:00 pm EST
Rules, requirements and the system are constantly changing for lobby registries across Canada. With the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada launching a consultation on future changes to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, it will be important for associations to stay up-to-date. Join W. Scott Thurlow, a renowned political lawyer, and Huw Williams, president of Impact Public Affairs, as they review lobby registration requirements for associations. Bring your questions for the post-session Q&A. Free to CSAE members. Non-members: $50. Register here.Connect and Share at Talk Tuesdays
Feb. 8, 2022 – 2:00 pm EST
This is your chance to enjoy an informal monthly drop-in with fellow members – to discuss anything that is on your mind. This free virtual event is hosted by CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson. Register here.
Partner Webinar: How to Get Started with Data Analytics
Feb. 16, 2022 – 2:00pm EST
Join an instructive and informative discussion on data analytics and reporting for associations hosted by Julia Sciullo, CEO of Association Analytics. All are welcome to this event at no charge. Register here.
CSAE Manitoba Coffee & Conversation
Feb. 23, 2022 – 2:00pm CST
Join the conversation on remote and hybrid work structures available to associations and explore both the benefits and drawbacks of each model and the implications for leadership, culture, and organizational growth. All are welcome to this event at no charge. Register here.
ESSENTIAL READING
3 steps to Support Association Membership Using Data Analytics
Data analytics is something many associations want to use, but some don’t know where to start. Learn how to start using them to support your membership in just three steps in this blog post by Julia Sciullo, CEO of Association Analytics.
5 Government Advocacy Tools Every Association Should Use to Ramp up Influence
Government relations can be crucial to the work of associations. Read about five tools you can use to ramp up your influence in this blog post by Kyle Larkin of Impact Public Affairs.Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.
Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.
BOOKSTORE SELECTION
2021 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report
Looking for essential salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit and communities? Find it here. Get insight on remuneration data, statistics and emerging trends relative to executives, directors, managers and frontline employees working in all types and sizes of organizations within the sector. This is a key reference for sector leaders and their boards, as well as executive search and consulting firms.
Visit the CSAE Bookstore for more information and to purchase.
