Effective meetings are essential to the success of government agencies, yet they are often where time is lost and progress slows. As a follow-up to How to Manage a Working Group, this guide draws on Management HQ’s experience and best practices to outline an approach to meeting facilitation that transforms discussion into action. Step 1:…
As we approach the new year, we asked members of our MHQ team for some of their New Year’s resolutions. Amy Sellheim, Events Manager Create a personal wellness plan. Dara Rudick, CAE, CEO | Interim Executive Director Reduce TV watching time by 50% by end of March! Spend the first few…
Our Superpowers By Dara Rudick, CAE — CEO | Interim Executive Director “I can’t sleep, I can’t eat, and I am scared to move away from home.” My young friend Camila told me this over dinner just days before she was scheduled to move into her college dorm. She had graduated high school with honors…
We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Laible, Executive Vice President of Transformation and Integration at 24 Seven Talent, has joined MHQ to help lead us into an exciting future as our 2026 Board Chair. Jennifer is no stranger to excellence. She has been honored with the Women in Business Award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul…
Minneapolis, Minn. – December 16, 2025 – Management HQ (MHQ), an accredited, full-service association management company, announces that the Insurance Society of Philadelphia selected MHQ to serve as its association management partner, beginning January 2026. “ISOP is looking forward to working with MHQ,” said Joe Maher, ISOP’s Executive Director. “We conducted a thorough search for our…
Our Superpowers By Dara Rudick, CAE — CEO | Interim Executive Director I wore my superhero bracelet to that meeting. Earlier in my career I imagined a future where I was 100% confident in all situations. I never felt stressed before a difficult conversation. I envisioned being so wise and seasoned that no conversation was…
This season of gratitude, we asked members of our MHQ team what they’re thankful for. Mackenzie Kelley, Executive Director “I am so thankful for wonderful family and friends, and being able to spend time with many of them over the Thanksgiving weekend.” Lynn Noble, Events and Sponsorship Coordinator “I’m especially grateful…
My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to have My Dog Is My Home as our 2025 community partner for the second year in a row. This organization is having a powerful impact and provides invaluable…
Joy in the Journey It has been a joyful journey across the U.S. As I write this, I’m at the airport awaiting my final flight of five over the past three days. It began with a birthday celebration for my 8-year-old niece, Caroline, in Louisville, Kentucky. We shared a visit to a local farm, a…
In honor of the spooky season, we asked members of our MHQ Team to reveal their all-time favorite candy! From nostalgic childhood treats to irresistible seasonal snacks, get ready for a fun, fang-tastic Halloween read. Candy Bones Kael Henlock, Client Services & Membership Coordinator: Candy Bones UNREAL (Especially the Coconut Bars) Dara Rudick, CAE,…