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Challenging Conversations—Tackling Risk

If your association is lucky enough to have an investment portfolio, a discussion about risk has probably been on the board’s agenda. Financial managers make understanding the group’s risk tolerance a defining component of their strategy. These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. But risk doesn’t always come with a dollar sign attached. Although money may be the object of concern,…

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Technology Isn’t Always the Hero or the Villain—Sometimes It’s a Bit Player

Technology Isn’t Always the Hero or the Villain—Sometimes It’s a Bit Player

We think of technology as the good guy or the bully. It’s a silent partner in our work; and if things aren’t going well, that uncooperative software platform often takes the wrap. My business revolves around digital initiatives. When people call me to discuss a new purchase, I ask lots of questions. During those conversations, I frequently discover that technology is only a bit player in a…