Currently, associations are navigating one of the most complex workforce landscapes in decades. With lean staff and shrinking talent pipelines, rising member expectations and increased competition for skilled professionals, the pressure for strong leadership and staff capacity is at an all-time high.
At the same time, 78 percent of association professionals report that talent acquisition and retention are their top out of sync with traditional skill sets.
This is where consultants are proving to be invaluable partners. Beyond filling subject matter expertise gaps, consultants bring strategic solutions that enable associations to adapt, thrive and build resilient talent pipelines for the future. And that judgment, knowledge and appreciation of the association community cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI).
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