Cases:

Association of Outplacement Consulting Firms (AOCF)

International Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

USAID - Bosnia

USAID - Republic of Georgia

USAID - Uganda

USAID - Ukraine

Articles:

Globalization in the New Millennium
Many organizations claim to be international, but if a global organization is one that operates as easily in any given part of the world as another — then very few organizations are truly global. Discover what it takes to lay the groundwork for getting there... [More]

So You're Trying to Build an International Association and the Europeans Just Won't Cooperate
If you are the executive of an international association or an association with a growing membership base on either side of the Atlantic, you may find it reassuring to know your problems are not unique and in fact probably not even of your making... [More]

Is Now a Good Time to Seek a Job Abroad?
Barriers to working overseas are not insurmountable. Job seekers who plan and research carefully can find or create professional opportunities abroad. Just don't expect an employer to send you simply because it has a presence in a foreign country... [More]

The Globalization Dilemma
Those who have the insight and ability to sift through the cacophony of day-to-day living and focus on such history-making developments are the sages of our time. If they happen to be association managers, they also are likely to be the ones whose organizations will be best positioned to thrive in the years to come. [More]

Managing in a Global Era
One of the most interesting things about the globalization trends that are shaping every aspect of our economy, society, and culture is how they defy structure. This elusiveness of globalization is sure to have a revolutionary impact on the government and management structures that have served us relatively well for the past several hundred years. But with communication and commercial exchanges now happening at the speed of light, how can these antiquated concepts of command and control ever hope to keep up? [More]

What Is Fair in a Global Democratic Governance Structure
In a U.S.-focused -- or any single-country-focused -- organization,  governance issues usually can be avoided or worked out through rapid, targeted communication and, if necessary, face-to-face meetings. But in international or global organizations -- where there are language, cultural, and legal differences, as well as difficulties caused by national pride and simple logistics -- such problems are both more common and more difficult to resolve. [More]

Mixed Signals on Globalization
Are you confused or uncertain over the instructions your board of directors has given you about globalization? Don’t feel bad. When it comes to globalization, most association executives appear to have a perplexing situation on their hands. [More]

Associations Could Profit from Global Opportunities
One of the many lessons learned as a consequence of 9/11 is that no one in the developed world can afford to overlook the plight of the impoverished countries whose struggling economies and governments provide a natural breeding ground for extremists. The US government, along with governments of developed countries around the world, have pledged record levels of financial support for education and training programs designed to give the world's poorest countries the know-how to build and maintain agricultural, financial, health, political and social infrastructures [More]

Key Ingredients To Globalization Success
There seem to be more ways to fail than to succeed when it comes to developing and implementing globalization strategies. Fortunately, an experienced base - consisting of both successes and failures - is emerging to reveal certain patterns from which we can learn. Following are some actions that, performed well, will give associations a better chance of establishing globalization efforts that work. [More]

You Can Still Make the Case to Go Global
Polls taken in the US since Sept. 11 indicate more than a majority of Americans see the need for and importance of globalization. Yet,  it is mystifying how association executives, who have front row seats to the impact of globalization, remain as mute and inexpressive as tree stumps during board meetings when globalization is discussed. [More]

International Growth: A Look at Four Options
The Institute of Internal Auditors, Society of Human Resources Management, and American Oil Chemists Society have found creative - and different - ways to expand internationally. Here are four techniques that might take your organization down a global path to success.   [More]

Is a Global Strategy Beyond Your Means?
"Affordability" is a term that comes up a lot when association executives discuss international programs, members and issues.  In this difficult economy most association executives find it politically easier within their organizations to focus their intellectual and financial resources entirely on domestic activities.  But such decisions should not be taken lightly.  If care were taken to examine the opportunities that are thus being lost in the international arena association executives might well see that they are sacrificing their organizations’ future relevancy for questions that are far more short-term and that have far less strategic value.  [More]