Praise for ASAE Handbook of Professional Practices in Association Management, Third Edition
"As the quintessential 'go to' resource for association executives for nearly 20 years, Professional Practices, now in this updated version, really packs a punch! Comprehensive and relevant to the wide range of functions carried out by today's most successful associations, this indispensable guide provides the know-how needed to lead a nonprofit organization and prepare for the CAE journey."
-Debra N. McGuire, MBA, IOM, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
"Professional Practices is an essential asset for aspiring CAEs, and it offers valuable perspectives for all of us as we consider best practices throughout our organizations."
-R. Norris Orms, FACHE, FASAE, CAE, Executive Vice President and COO, HIMSS
"Comprehensive and practical, this edition of Professional Practices effectively covers the wide range of functional mastery needed by any executive or manager working in association management, through the lenses of accomplished professionals in the field. A winning combination by anyone's standards."
-G. A. Taylor Fernley, President & CEO, Fernley & Fernley, Inc.
"ASAE's Professional Practices in Association Management was a 'must read' when I was preparing for the CAE exam, and remains a tremendous resource covering all we do in association management."
-Paul A. Markowski, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, American College of Chest Physicians
"Professional Practices in Association Management serves as the main textbook for the Introduction to Association Management course I teach at a local college. The wide-ranging and relevant experience of the authors has pulled together the most comprehensive body of knowledge for association professionals new to the field. The best practices and strategies provide key insights into the challenges faced in association management while presenting the process for delivering solutions."
-Amy E. Lestition, CAE, Associate Vice President, Coulter
A new edition of one of the flagship books for CAE preparation
The ASAE Handbook of Professional Practices in Association Management covers the core functions of association management at a high but practical level, making it a go-to resource for professionals who are leading and managing membership organizations and those preparing for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. Now in its third edition, this core text in the ASAE association literature offers practical, experience-based insights, strategies, and techniques for managing every aspect of an association or membership organization.
Organized into 35 chapters and presenting information based on experience and proven research into the skills and knowledge required for successfully managing an organization of any size, this book covers governance and structure, leadership processes, management and administration (including finance and human resources), internal and external relations, programs and services, and much more. This new edition incorporates increased emphasis on the c-level judgment required of Certified Association Executives and CEO-aspirants, as well as more comprehensive coverage of essential functions such as planning.
* Covers the range of functions essential to managing an association
* Serves as a flagship handbook for CAE prep and is one of only five designated "CAE Core Resources"; new edition is applicable to prep beginning with the May 2015 CAE exam
* Information is relevant and applicable to students and professionals alike
* Edited by the founding editor of Professional Practices in Association Management and a CAE instructor with more than 30 years of experience in preparing CAEs
Put the experts to work for you with this essential resource--written by association professionals and experts with 300 years of cumulative experience!
John B. Cox
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