Great Leaders Series for Newsletter To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day), and the leadership, sacrifice and opportunities it continues to represent, we interviewed Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman, Management HQ (MHQ) Managing Director. Aida has dedicated her career to supporting equitable and inclusive work environments, and the talented individuals who make up these spaces.…
Thank YOU. Yes, you. If you’ve ever served on an MHQ client board, sat in a MHQ Monday morning team meeting, listened to an MHQ staff member retell the adventures of their day, shared MHQ’s name with a colleague, or even read the first paragraph of this article, THANK YOU. Some of you are among our first…
WATCH VIDEO; The Board Fiduciary Duty of Care This is the first session in our 3-part Board Fiduciary Duties Series. We hope this will support you as a board leader in helping the organizations you serve to thrive. Folks who are new to board service, or even folks who have been serving for decades, often wonder…
VIEW PDF: We offer these 7 ways board leaders can get a fresh start for your association this new year. In 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, volunteer leaders were called upon to serve their organizations in ways they had never before dreamt of. In 2021, we’ll take with us the adaptability, resilience and…
In a year where membership trends shifted south for many membership-based organizations, MHQ client, the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) was able to thrive, growing its number of members by 9%. “MHQ develops custom membership growth and retention plans for each client,” said Michelle Bjerkness, ADEC Executive Director. “What the ADEC positive results…
Our CEO’s phobia-prone dog became fearful and refused to walk her usual route. See how that fear turned into a chance for exploration! Watch the video here. # # # # # Brilliant Board Leaders choose MHQ to run the business of their associations. Submit a 3-minute RFP.
Management HQ (MHQ) recently worked with our client, the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA), to shift its typically in-person licensing seminar to a virtual event. The seminar’s outcomes for attendance and budget exceeded expectations. “This year, our virtual seminar experienced the highest number of attendees that NARA’s licensing Seminar has ever had,” said Jim Murphy, NARA executive director. NARA effectively managed risks, with…
On November 17, MHQ launched an association leader forum series with a session, “The Future of Events.” The panel discussed lessons learned from 2020, predictions and guidance for 2021, and best practices for future events. Click here to watch MHQ’s exclusive video. # # # # # Brilliant Board Leaders choose MHQ to run the…
MHQ held its annual holiday celebration for our team members. The team came together for a virtual brunch to connect, reflect, laugh, and eat. “We were so pleased to be able to appreciate our team members in this way,” said Dara Rudick, MHQ CEO. “Our team has done an absolutely unbelievable job of serving our clients,…
It’s the holiday season, and it’s weird. Many of us are missing old traditions, connecting virtually with those we love, and perhaps even finding time on our hands that we might otherwise have spent travelling or preparing elaborate celebrations. I’ve been fortunate to lead MHQ for 8 years now. While I feel incredible gratitude most…