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MSAE Newsletter on OCT 30th

October 30, 2025

Michigan Business Network

Michigan Society of Association Executives

🧩Insight to Action: Creative Partnerships That Multiply Member Impact

Collaboration isn’t a buzzword in Michigan’s association community—it’s a core strength. Again and again in our podcast conversations, leaders described how partnering across sectors, geographies, and even with “friendly competitors” produced outsized outcomes for…

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MSAE Knowledge Hub

Magnifying The Fine Print: 10 Contract Checks Before You Commit

Before you sign that vendor contract, make sure the fine print isn’t hiding costly surprises. This is your quick, plain-English guide to spotting red flags, asking sharper questions, and protecting your organization before anything hits Legal.

rasa.io

How to Engage Association Members in the Digital Age

The digital age has changed how associations engage their members. Discover tips to help your organization connect with the community in the virtual era.

Skift Meetings

SHRM Tests the Limits of ‘Viewpoint Diversity’

A high-profile HR conference is testing the boundaries of “viewpoint diversity” by pairing an anti-DEI speaker with a progressive voice. The choice highlights how fine the line is between sparking conversation and fueling controversy.

Leading Learning

AI in the Learning Business Maturity Model

Artificial intelligence often magnifies what’s already happening in an organization. If your metadata is a mess, an AI recommendation engine might help you give prospective customers recommendations faster, but those recommendations aren’t likely to be effective. In this episode of the Leading Learning…

McKinley Insights.

What Your Association Should Expect from Research Partners

Learn how to look for research partners who demonstrate methodological expertise, present clear examples of insightful analysis from similar organizations, and show evidence of thoughtful data presentation practices.

Apti

How to Encourage Social Learning

Long before classrooms and corporate training, people learned from one another. Skills were passed down through observation, imitation, and shared

People Matters, LLC

4 Secrets to Managing Conflict for Supervisors Stuck in the Middle

Occasionally, I’m swept up in the moment and forget the adage, “There are two sides to every story.” (In the workplace, there are even more sides than that!) After all, managing people can be a hectic job where time is at a premium and emotions sometimes get the best of us. My many years in…

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