Seth Kahan on Big Change

  In my last few posts, I’ve discussed immersive environments and omnichannel experiences. Lisa Sebilia and DP Prakash of Youtopian, an innovation services company, have been my guides as I test and explore new technologies that will transform the way we connect, interact and do business. Watch this video to see me walk through a […]

 “The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.” – William Gibson, science fiction writer. During my time at the World Bank, we built 120 communities of practice in fields as disparate as private infrastructure and education. We brought together professionals worldwide to discuss the most significant issues in their sectors, identify

Before March 2020, events, meetings, and conferences were face-to-face whenever and wherever possible. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us into a virtual world. Many of us have become adept at navigating this new online space, with some organizations reporting an increase in profits and attendance. When we imagine what is possible with the event industry in

Later this month I will announce a class, carrying CAE credit, which will teach individual, team, and organizational resilience. This is specifically to help association execs as we move forward, out of the pandemic, reimagining and rebuilding our organizations. The goal is to provide what you need for your own well-being as well as your

Associations were experts in bringing people together face-to-face to create value. Shelter-in-place orders, brought about by the pandemic, forced us into virtual meetings. Associations did very well. But it was a forced move, and we had to scramble to create sessions that would meet our members’ expectations. As a result, we learned how to maximize

Tonight, is a magical night for millions of children around the world, the night before Christmas. I’d like to share a reading of the poem that defined Santa Claus in my mind as a child. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. The Night Before Christmas Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas,

We are coming to the close of a tremendously stressful year. This has been a particular hit for the association community, which generates value by bringing people together. In that regard it has been an extraordinary year, filled with heroic efforts by many associations to make the best of the virtual environments with which we

Associations have a special place in this world. We reach out through society and encompass people of all political persuasions, ethnicities, gender orientations, the marginalized, and the mainstream. Our arms encompass the world. We have an opportunity to do something remarkable with our work, link the profession, trade, or cause we represent in a way

A visionary leader is one who looks into the future to identify emerging trends and support those that are consistent with their organization’s mission and benefit a larger external stakeholder group as well. I am a proud member of the American Geophysical Union, an association of earth and space scientists. I’m not an earth or

In March 2020, when the first shelter-in-place orders were issued, I leaned in hard to understand what CEOs were facing. Kicking off my 100 CEOs in 100 Days initiative, I conducted one-on-one interviews with CEOs of trade associations, professional societies, and certification organizations. I also hosted zoom meetings on specialized topics like retooling diversity, equity