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Statement on removal of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh from the IP Hall of Fame. (This is a repost. IAM's original statement was accidently deleted and has been reproduced below. We would like to thank everyone who shared the original post and commented on it. We appreciate the sensitive nature of this issue and apologise for the error.) At IAM, we have been made aware of comments made about the Holocaust and the Israel-Hamas war by Dr Talal Abu-Ghazaleh on NBN TV (link below). As a result, we are withdrawing Dr Abu-Ghazaleh from the IP Hall of Fame with immediate effect. Since 2006, the IP Hall of Fame has been honouring those individuals who have had a major positive impact on the IP landscape and wider society, whether as a lawyer, academic, business executive, inventor, politician, or in any other capacity. Each year, the IP Hall of Fame academy selects the latest inductees. However, as the project was conceived and developed by IAM, this decision is one we have taken independently. Dr Abu-Ghazaleh has characterised the framing of his comments as a misquote by Memri TV in a statement no longer available on the firm's website. Nonetheless, while the IP Hall of Fame is apolitical in nature, focused on recognising individuals for their ground-breaking contributions to the IP field, as the brand which founded the project, we do not wish to be associated with comments and sentiments that we regard as abhorrent in nature. We take the decision to remove a person from the Hall of Fame extremely seriously and regret that this is a step that had to be taken.

For those who are responsible for planning the operations and strategic direction of their nonprofit’s board, I offer a few suggestions based on one of the boards that I serve on, Landscape Architecture Foundation. ☑️ Make at least 1 seat available to emerging leaders. Their perspective is invaluable. ☑️ Meetings in-person should be designed around spending time for breaking bread together and building relationships during which all other work is set aside for maximum and genuine attention towards each other as humans and the greater big picture mission of the organization. ☑️ Hosting online committee meetings has proven effective, because relationships are also built from f2f video interactions, as groups commit time to do actual work together with the best brains. ☑️ Spend less time on fancy presentations and presenting to each other, and more time providing valuable industry updates through conversational report outs and with data! ☑️ Focus on information mobility! Communication is a board’s key responsibility. Figure out how to mobilize the information that shows you’re paying attention to your audience’s needs and pain points. If you serve on a board or in an organization that has a board, feel free to offer additional tips from your experience 👇 More to come on this topic! #nonprofitleadership #associationmanagement #leadership #service #volunteering #makingadifference

Consulting to membership organisations - The power of conversations that matter

It's not always easy running my own business - and running it in a way that matches with my values and creates a culture that I believe in - BUT when we get testimonials from wonderful clients such as this one from PZ Cussons, I know we're doing something right! Awesome work Kim Carey and the whole team that make it possible! #clientfeedback #culture #teamwork #dreamclients

We had an incredible turnout at the STEP Jersey regulatory update today, with over 100 local delegates joining us. The discussions were highly informative, providing valuable insights into the latest industry practices and the impact on local business. A huge thank you to our panelists for their contributions: David Eacott, Mike Jones, Giles Baxter and Emma Roberts. Special thanks to Stephen Alexander, STEP Jersey Branch Chair, for leading the session.  We always welcome feedback. Message us or email step@stepjersey.org if you have any comments following today's event.  #STEPJersey #RegulatoryUpdate #JerseyFinanceProfessionals #WealthManagement

Reflecting back over my years at FMCSA I wish I had done one thing differently over the years. The CMV industry is so diverse, not only in the make up of carriers but within the advocates, special interest groups, regulators, and enforcement. Problem is that most do not agree with each other, have their own views on issues, and just want and expect! Many wanted to check the box; we met with the Administrator, photo taken, job completed for six months. Problem is that many of the modes go through Administrators quicker then celebrities staying married. We went through 7 Administrators (Many Acting) in six years; not fair to the Industry, FMCSA and special interest groups. What I should have done different is bring in all the CMV industry, advocacy, associations, regulators, and enforcement representatives and attempted to find common ground. I should have done this on a regular basis. How to assure safety and promote commerce at the same time!!! Can it be achieved, sure it can, there just has to be a little give and take Just a thought. .

Reflecting back over my years at FMCSA I wish I had done one thing differently over the years. The CMV industry is so diverse, not only in the make up of carriers but within the advocates, special interest groups, regulators, and enforcement. Problem is that most do not agree with each other, have their own views on issues, and just want and expect! Many wanted to check the box; we met with the Administrator, photo taken, job completed for six months. Problem is that many of the modes go through Administrators quicker then celebrities staying married. We went through 7 Administrators (Many Acting) in six years; not fair to the Industry, FMCSA and special interest groups. What I should have done different is bring in all the CMV industry, advocacy, associations, regulators, and enforcement representatives and attempted to find common ground. I should have done this on a regular basis. How to assure safety and promote commerce at the same time!!! Can it be achieved, sure it can, there just has to be a little give and take.

We are excited to share that Wolf Popper LLP’s Director of Client Services, Doug Borths, has been appointed to the NPPFA- National Public Pension Fund Association advisory board. #NPPFA #publicsafety #retirementsecurity #publicpensions #publicfunds #plansponsors #tafthartley #unions #unionstrong #tafthartleypensions #innovation #plansponsor #continuingeducationcredits #portfoliomanagement #investmentmanagement #fiduciaryduty #continuingeducation #PortfolioMonitoring #governance #ESG #compliance #conference #sustainability #transparency #leadershipdevelopment #corporategovernance #investmentmanagement #DefinedBenefits #governance #professionaldevelopment #Fiduciary #cecredits #pensions #retirement #litigation #fiduciaryeducation #fiduciaryresponsibility #riskmanagement #riskmanagementmitigation #liabilitymitigation #fiduciaryenhancement #securitieslitigation #shareholderactivism #wolfpopperllp #lawfirm #SecuritiesClassAction #classactions #legal #legalservices #attorney #leadplaintiff #investors #shareholder #classactionlawsuit #classaction #shareholders

♟️Strategic plans can help guide associations toward future achievements and developments. It’s also possible to give the plan a specific focus if your association wants to make changes to a major area.   Here’s a look at the positive membership changes the Indiana State Bar Association has seen since creating and implementing a strategic plan focused on member value: “We’ve been able to take our strategic plan and reshape how we deliver programs and services to members that are meaningful and valuable to them.”   When your association works with ACG, we will help you develop and execute your strategic plan to provide maximum impact for your members and focus on your mission.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gs_kY3jq

Key considerations and ideas for associations developing or managing corporate partnerships: the executive take >> by Professionals for Association Revenue (PAR) #nonduesrevenue #associations #associationmanagement