MHQ Finds Now to be “A Good Time for the Truth”

Inspired by a panel of writer-contributors to editor Sun Yung Shin’s widely acclaimed book, “A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota*” at an MHQ client conference, the MHQ staff wanted to learn more.  They decided to explore the book as a team. As part of MHQ’s intentional commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity,…

Event Planning: Consider this FIRST!

In the first of a two-part event planning series, guest writer and event pro, Kalsey Beach, brings MHQ readers some insight on how to plan association events for success!   Set Goals The most important step in planning an event is often missed – setting goals. Before you sign contracts, select decor and invite guests,…

MHQ Board Member, Glenn Ford, Recognized by SBA

On May 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) presented Glenn Ford, SBA’s Emerging Leader instructor since 2010, and Management HQ (MHQ) Board member, with the first ever District Directors Award as part of the National Small Business Week celebration.  Ford was chosen because of his sustained dedication to helping grow small business and through…

MHQ Team Preps AchieveMpls Summer Interns

On April 12, members from the MHQ team joined more than 400 Twin Cities Professionals to interview and coach 1,700+ AchieveMpls STEP-UP high school interns at the Minneapolis Convention Center. These practice interviews match youth who are preparing for summer internships at top Twin Cities organizations with experienced professionals and community volunteers eager to share their…

MHQ Client Convener Receives National Distinction

Dr. Charlene Newkirk, Convener of The Presidents’ Round Table, an organization that brings together African-American Community College leaders for the purpose of ensuring their success as campus leaders, was recognized in April by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with the prestigious Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for the Shirley…

April is Celebrate Diversity Month!

We at Management HQ deliberately embrace opportunities to expand our hearts and minds, demanding equity and driving inclusion, engagement and diversity in our work, our team, and our communities. In recognition of April is Celebrate Diversity Month, Management HQ is sharing ideas from association leaders, as compiled by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE),…

Driving Resources to Your Association with Urgency

For many associations, engaging stakeholders to take action can seem like pulling teeth. However, appealing volunteers around immediate and shared goals is, arguably, among associations’ most important tasks. “So how can associations optimize their chances of influencing their stakeholders’ choices?” Let’s turn our heads to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for some ideas. In…

Management HQ to Co-Host AcheiveMpls’s Achieve 101 event at Southwest High on Thursday, May 4

Management HQ is proud to be co-hosting Achieve 101 at Southwest High Career & College Center on Thursday, May 4! AchieveMpls CEO Danielle Grant will lead a great conversation about the work AchieveMpls is doing to help students achieve their career and college goals. Attendees will get an inside look at Southwest High’s Career & College Center, talk with staff about…

MHQ Partner, Joi Unlimited, Announces an Inaugural Fellows Community Coaching Training & Certification Program in Healing Justice!

Management HQ proudly partners with and supports organizations that are changing our communities for the better, like Joi Unlimited. In May 2017 Joi Unlimited, a coaching and consulting firm grounded in the deep concept of healing justice, will launch the “OM Community Coaching, Training and Certification Program.” This program is supported by the Catalyst Initiative…