View in Browser March 10, 2026 Advertisement CESSE NEWS Strengthen Core Association Skills with this Course CESSE Tuesday, March 24 - Wednesday, March 25 | 10am - 2:30pm ET (both days) As associations face increasing complexity, having a shared understanding of core industry concepts is essential. From balancing mission and margin to navigating volunteer governance and managing product lifecycles, these fundamentals directly shape organizational effectiveness and staff success. Register today for Association Basics on March 24-25, a focused, two-day virtual course designed to build practical knowledge of how associations uniquely operate. This course explores governance models, the role of expert volunteer committees, ethical frameworks, and the realities of mission-driven cultures—giving participants tools needed for success. Association Basics is ideal for both experienced professionals looking to sharpen their perspective and staff who are new to the association or STEM society environment. If you're onboarding new team members this spring, this course also provides a strong, shared foundation. Register now > Attendees will earn 8 CAE credits. Can't attend in March? Register for our May session. Advertisement Discover a landscape of innovation in Albuquerque. Albuquerque’s industry becomes your attendees’ value. Tap into AI, cybersecurity and biotech advancements. Transform meetings into moments of momentum. Promoted by Digital Edge Marketing Connect with Publications Professionals this Wednesday, March 11 CESSE CESSE Shared Interest Group (SIG) discussions are designed for association professionals in similar roles/functions who want to exchange ideas, share best practices, and stay ahead of content trends. Why attend CESSE's Publications SIG Discussion? Network with fellow publications professionals facing similar challenges Discover best practices and innovative solutions from other STEM societies Stay informed on the latest industry trends Our session will be led by experienced volunteer leaders committed to advancing CESSE's mission: Dana Compton, CAE, ENV SP, Managing Director, Publications & Standards, and Publisher at American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Scott Dineen, Senior Director Publishing Production and Technology at Optica How to Join: Only members that join the Publications SIG CESSE Community will receive an invitation to the meeting. Credentials Without Confusion: Building Workforce Infrastructure in Learning's Alphabet Soup CESSE Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET Accreditation, credentialing, certification, and certificates have created a crowded, confusing professional learning landscape. For STEM societies seeking to expand member value through education and workforce initiatives, the challenge is no longer just offering content, but building trust, clarity, and alignment in how knowledge is recognized and applied. Our April webinar offers a practical, field-neutral map of credential types and explores how societies can treat knowledge as workforce infrastructure rather than isolated programming. Attendees will examine which skill signals employers and learners actually trust, how third-party recognitions can strengthen credibility at scale, and how pathway-based models support long-term workforce impact—without adding unnecessary complexity. Register Now > Attendees will earn 1 CAE credit. CESSE is also a CMP Preferred Provider. Registration is limited to CESSE members. Not a member? Explore the benefits and join CESSE today. Advertisement INDUSTRY NEWS How Leaders Can Spark Innovation When Teams Feel Stuck Forbes Leaders often rely on familiar systems even as teams struggle to innovate. The author argues that stagnation usually comes from workplace environments, not effort. He outlines how shifting mindsets and conditions can open space for new ideas. Read More How Thoughtful DEI Initiatives Can Effectively Repair a 'Leaky Roof' Cornell University via Phys.org Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A pair of papers co-authored by ILR Assistant Professor Merrick R. Osborne examines why some DEI initiatives succeed while others fall short. Read More When Being the Most Reliable Leader Becomes a Liability Harvard Business Review When an organization faces turbulence like leadership turnover, political infighting or broken processes, it instinctively leans on its most competent people to restore stability. These leaders become the unofficial shock absorbers: fixing what's broken, mediating conflict and maintaining performance when others are distracted or disengaged. Read More Why Do Workaholics Work So Much? Company Culture, Monster Says HR Dive Burnout continues to be an ongoing issue for workers. Remote and hybrid employees, for example, have juggled professional and personal demands during their 9-to-5 schedules, with child care woes straining their mental health. Read More The Overhead-Free Strategy That Tripled Donations Psychology Today The fundraising playbook seemed carved in stone. For decades, nonprofits had relied on two primary strategies: showcasing early commitments from major backers and promising to multiply every gift through matching programs. Both approaches enjoyed robust academic support and widespread adoption. Read More Weekly SucCESSE CESSE Headquarters 1061 American Lane, Suite 310 | Schaumburg, IL 60173- 4973 847-375-4736 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy www.cesse.org Karrie Brooks Assistant Executive Editor, Multiview 972-373-2088 | Contact me Unsubscribe | Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE | SUBSCRIBE | PAST ISSUES Published by