Josh Hoper, CEO of ABS Fargo, is driven to help non-profit and for-profit organizations. Like many “next generation” leaders, his time is limited, and his desire to serve is great. Josh is very deliberate when selecting volunteer opportunities. “I do my due diligence before committing time and energy toward an organization,” says Josh. “It is…
On Monday, April 13, MHQ team members Claire Wilson and Dara Rudick joined over 350 Twin Cities professionals who interviewed and coached 1,400+ STEP-UP interns at the annual STEP-UP Mock Interviews at the Minneapolis Convention Center. These talented young people have just completed a rigorous 3-week job readiness training program certified by the Minneapolis Regional…
On February 21st, the Management HQ staff team participated in an annual Strategic Planning session. Two years after the company’s launch, the team took a chance to re-visit the MHQ Values – a set of principles that guides the actions and decisions of our team. While the group concluded that our original values were still…
Last month, we announced that The Midwest Society of Association Executives (MSAE) teamed up with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to collaborate and plan for MSAE’s diversity and inclusiveness initiative. On April 14th, the MSAE board, chaired by MHQ’s CEO, Dara Rudick, voted unanimously to demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity by establishing a Diversity and Inclusion Committee. “In…
Introduction This association of housing authorities transitioned from a “captive staff” association coordinator, to recognizing efficiencies of scale and size by outsourcing their staff leadership, management, and logistics to Management HQ. The results: within one year, IAHA enjoyed an effective new online presence and re-brand; 100% membership retention in the first year of the…
Last month, Dara Rudick announced MHQ’s 2nd Year Anniversary. The MHQ team celebrated MHQ’s success and growth by spending the weekend attending a live show, enjoying a family-style dinner and spending the weekend strategically planning for the 2015 year. The MHQ team is excited to kick off their 3rd year in operation as we continue…
The MHQ staff team serves as association leaders and volunteers as a way to give back to the community. This gives us an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by the volunteers we serve. This year, several of the MHQ staff will be volunteering with AchieveMpls, a nonprofit organization that supports public education…
For many associations, events are primary sources of income and member value. The MHQ team recently support a new client – a major trade association in the information sciences field – in supporting their associations’ growth through strategic event planning and execution. “I saw the conference as a huge opportunity to drive member loyalty and…
SUMMARY: While many volunteers have the enthusiasm to guide an organization, they don’t always have the know-how. See how leadership development programs can help instill the skills and confidence it takes to lead. Virtually no one comes out of the womb equipped to be a good volunteer leader, says Scott Brunner, CAE, executive vice president…
When I launched Management HQ (MHQ) on January 1, 2013, I set up shop at a lone desk within a beautiful collaborative work space. I had no clients, no other team members. Plus, to launch this company, I had resigned from a rewarding position – one where I was respected and appreciated – running a powerful…