PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY: In the fall of 2017, Janie Schumaker, then acting Executive Director of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), approached Bostrom to update BCEN’s strategic plan. The current…
Identifying growth opportunities is only a first step toward increasing organizational effectiveness. Sustaining and continuing to evolve the growth process is a more challenging task. At Bostrom, we are glad to see…
When it comes to leadership succession planning, many organizations believe the best time to think about it is when the […]
Credentialing programs (i.e. personnel certification, accreditation) can provide associations with a competitive advantage to attract and retain members. But before […]
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An active volunteer program is the backbone of many membership organizations, whether for serving on committees or in other situations; but recruiting, training, and retaining successful volunteers is increasingly a challenge for many associations.