LEADERSHIP, PLATFORMS & PURPOSE: THE ACADIA BAY BLOG
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AI for Associations Does Not Have to Be Abstract I often get asked how to best leverage AI in an association context. Many leaders are interested but unsure where to start or whether AI is realistic for their organization. The good news is that AI does not need to be all or nothing. When applied thoughtfully, it can solve very real problems associations already face. Here are four practical ways AI can add value today. Help Members Find What They Need Many associations sit on
When Familiar Turns Into Friction There comes a point in the life of every enterprise system where familiar turns into friction. You feel it when a simple change takes weeks, or when staff quietly avoid the system because it feels cumbersome or unreliable. That moment is often the right time to pause and ask whether your CRM still supports your strategy. The signals I see most often include: Simple changes are no longer simple, such as adding a data point, adjusting a dues ca