Learner’s Digest: October 2021
We’re less than two weeks away from COMMUNITY: CSAE’s virtual conference and your chance to connect with peers across the country. Our education committee and team have put together a compelling program that pairs thought-provoking keynotes with a wide variety of sessions exploring all aspects of association management. We’re also excited to showcase the many ways our sponsors can help you achieve your business objectives. This is an event you don’t want to miss. I can’t wait to see you all!
Danielle Lamothe
Vice President, Learning and Innovation
Pre-conference Speed Learning – Monday, Nov. 8, 3:00-4:30 pm, EST
Enjoy an engaging and enlightening 90 minutes of “lightning learning”. Participate in three distinct rounds on an exciting array of topics – from modernizing your technology to planning hybrid events. Connect with other association leaders at virtual tables to learn, network and solve your organizational challenges. Check out the topics here.
Opening Keynote Session: Provocative Perspectives – Tuesday, Nov. 9, 11:15 am-12:15 pm, EST
Join us for three engaging speakers providing their thought-provoking points of view on timely topics as we head into a post-pandemic reality. Following these TED Talk-style presentations, join a networking break to discuss how these issues might affect you, your organization and the Canadian economy.
Topic 1: The Self – How do individuals navigate the added stress isolation has created for all of us?
Speaker: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
Topic 2: The Organization – What should leaders know now about the future of work?
Speaker: Liane Davey
Topic 3: The Economy – What can the not-for-profit sector anticipate with respect to the economy over the coming months and year?
Speaker: Andrew Grantham
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
There are still some sponsorship opportunities available at COMMUNITY: CSAE’s 2021 virtual conference. Contact Edward Byers, director of membership and business development, at edward@csae.com.
CAE Graduation and Awards of Distinction Ceremony
Nov. 10, 4:30-5:30 pm EST
We’re celebrating the CAE® class of 2021 and this year’s 14 award-winning associations receiving an Award of Distinction. Hosted in Remo, this event is open to CSAE members, CAE graduates and award recipients. Graduates and award recipients are also welcome to invite their colleagues and families to join them for this celebration. Conference registration is not required.
Accelerating Social Purpose in Business
Nov. 17-18
Tracy Folkes Hanson, CSAE’s president and CEO, will be speaking at the Propelling Purpose 2021 Summit, a unique two-day virtual event on Nov. 17-18, 2021. Leaders and change-makers in business, finance, academia, civil society and government are co-creating a new narrative and vision for a Canadian Purpose Economy that fosters a thriving future for everyone. For details and to register, visit propellingpurpose.ca. As a valued member of our network, receive a 15 per cent discount by registering with code PAN-21.
Make Plans to Exhibit at Tête-à-Tête 2022
April 6, 2022
Tête-à-Tête is back in person this year! Join us at the EY Centre in Ottawa and celebrate 32 years of success as one of the association community’s largest industry events. Apply now to exhibit and get the early bird exhibitor rate before Jan. 31, 2022. Space is limited. Looking for something extra? Contact edward@csae.com to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Association and not-for-profit leaders, meeting and event planners and government procurers from across the country can attend this event – free. Registration details coming soon.
CALENDAR OF CURRENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Register for the CAE® Winter Term
Winter registration is now open for CSAE’s Certified Association Executive® program, developed for senior leaders, executives and managers of associations and not-for-profit organizations. Click here for program information and register here. Or, contact Eve Mechici for a free program trial.
What’s On Your Mind? Let’s Connect at Talk Tuesdays
Nov. 2, 16 & 30 – 2:00 pm EDT/EST
All members are invited to join CSAE president and CEO Tracy Folkes Hanson for an informal virtual chat about what’s on your mind. This is a chance to reconnect with other members for conversation and camaraderie. Log in to the CSAE website and click here for more information.
New Member Orientation
Nov. 4 – 1:00 pm, EDT
Welcome to CSAE! Get the lay of the land at this free session, where you’ll learn about the benefits of being a member while you connect with other newcomers. Log in to the CSAE website and click here to register.
CSAE Ottawa-Gatineau CEO Roundtable Series
Nov. 17 — 12:00 pm EST
Association and not-for-profit leaders are invited to join their peers for a discussion about how to safely reintegrate the office. Leaders need to manage risks and assess things like liability, schedules, vaccines and more. Connect with other leaders in the sector and share your own experiences. This free session will be hosted in Remo. Find tips on how to use Remo here. Register for this roundtable here.
Alberta Chat & Cheers
Nov. 18 – 4:00 pm, MST
CSAE Alberta is honoured to host Jordan Wapass and Carey Calder, who will share their perspectives and expertise on Active Reconciliation and Associations. The format will be a panel discussion followed by opportunities for Q&A. Both members and non-members are welcome to join with open minds and open hearts as we explore how the association sector can help Canadians walk a good path of Reconciliation. This free event runs for one hour. Find out more and register here.
CSAE BC Webinar: Remote Work
Nov. 19 – 12:00 pm, PST
Join Candace Giesbrecht for this free virtual networking event focused on maintaining corporate culture and safeguarding mental health in remote work settings. Both members and non-members are welcome to this free event. Click here to register.
CSAE Atlantic Meet & Mingle
Nov. 23 — 12:00 pm AST
All association professionals are welcome to join this free virtual session about COVID vaccinations and legal termination. Join facilitator Nicolette Belliveau, a labour and employment lawyer with McInnes Cooper, to hear the answers to common legal questions surrounding vaccines and employment. Register here.
Manitoba Coffee & Conversation
Nov. 24 – 2:00 pm, CST
Join Jonathan Strauss, president, Strauss Event & Association Management, for an informative case study presentation on how to hold an in-person event in the COVID era. Both members and non-members are welcome at this free session. Register here.
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
This two-day session is designed for staff leaders and their board chairs. Together, you’ll cement your relationship and joint priorities for the year ahead. Expertly facilitated by Glenn Tecker and Donna French Dunn, CAE, this is an event that fills up. Don’t miss out on the early bird rate!
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ESSENTIAL READING
The Future of Work: Building Inclusive Hybrid Workforces
The workplace is evolving. From in-person to remote and now hybrid work models, organizations are continuously refining how work gets done and where. Dr. Aaron Barth and Bev Attfield discuss the impact of remote work in this blog leading up to their session at CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference. By Dr. Aaron Barth & Bev Attfield
Leading With ‘Outside-In’ Thinking: Refocusing the Value Proposition of a 150-Year-Old Association
In 2016, the Canadian Medical Association faced a challenge: creating an association value proposition that would retain members and boost the relevance of belonging. Read how they did it in this blog post leading up to their presentation at CSAE’s 2021 Virtual Conference. By Jeff Gibson and Christine Saunders
Click here for more content on the key competencies of governance, organizational direction, leading people, operations and value to membership.
PARTNER OFFERINGS
eBook: How to Actually Use Your Member Data: 3 Steps to Success
Your association probably has access to a lot more data than you think. But knowing what member data you have access to and knowing how to use it are two different things. So many resources talk about “data-driven decision-making” as this big, scary thing. But really, becoming data-driven is just about taking the data you have and using it to make decisions. Find out more in this new eBook from Higher Logic! Click here.
BOOKSTORE SELECTION
2021 CSAE Benefits & Compensation Report
Get essential, up-to-date salary and benefit information for all levels of staff within Canada’s association and not-for-profit communities. This latest report, reflecting data collected in the first half of 2021, provides insight on remuneration data, statistics and emerging trends relative to executives, directors, managers and frontline employees in all types and sizes of organizations in 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.
