“Not too little, not too big, but just right.” We can thank Goldilocks’s innovative decision-making strategies for giving us this antiquated quote. However, unlike Goldilocks, it is not just the temperature of our porridge or the softness of our beds raising skepticism. Instead, organizations are beginning to question the number of members on their board. How many board members is the right amount? What size enables an organization to acquire desired results most effectively and efficiently?
Topics: Board of Directors, Boards, Leadership, Board Management, TMG Blog
With over 30 years in the Association/Event management industry, Gregg Talley brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG) which he founded with his partner and father Robert K. Talley. Gregg’s repertoire also includes consulting with nations in developing business events strategies. His contributions to the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) as past Chair, to the Association Management Company Institute (AMCI) as past officer and his current Board Member duties for the Meetings Management Sector of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) highlights Gregg as one of the most sought-after experts in the industry.
Topics: Gregg Talley, Meetings and Events, global, international meetings and events, ICCA
Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG) proudly announced in December to its team of over 50 staff and growing, that it is now participating in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model. An employee stock ownership plan is an employee-owner program that provides a company's team with an ownership interest in the company. Through this ESOP, TMG is providing all of its employees with stock ownership, with no cost to its staff.
Topics: News, TMG, TMG News, Press Release, Financials, Benefits, business plan, internal communications, TMG Blog, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, ESOP
Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG), a leading association management company creating stronger communities and human connections to enhance global society for over three decades, welcomes the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS) to its list of 24 nonprofit association client partners, each representing various areas of focus.
Topics: News, TMG News, Press Release, media, new business development
Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG), a leading association management company with national and international connections, announces the addition of Tina C. Squillante, CMP, taking the role of Senior Meeting Manager for several TMG global client partners.
"As Talley Management Group grows, we need seasoned professionals that will provide the outstanding customer service and overall management that we are known and respected for,” said TMG President and CEO, Gregg Talley, FASAE, CAE. “Tina’s extensive background in meeting and event development and execution will greatly benefit current, new and prospective client partners, especially those with an international membership."
Tina specializes in medical and scientific educational meetings, having worked with the American Society of Transplantation (AST), the International Pediatric Transplant Society (IPTS) and the American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Her role has expanded to include strategic planning, brand development and cause marketing. In her various positions, Tina was instrumental in the growth of non-dues revenue generation for her clients to include grant writing, special event fundraising and industry relations.
Topics: Meeting Planning, Meetings, PCMA, CMP, TMG News, Press Release, Meetings and Events, Medical Meetings, global, career development, Education
Deadlines, projects that come up at the last minute and emails that can’t go unanswered-those are just some of the reasons why employees don’t use their paid time off (PTO). With social media, email and texting, immediate responses are expected and it can often feel as if you can’t pry yourself away from your desk for some downtime to refresh. Expedia’s Annual Vacation Deprivation Study indicated that unused vacation time is up to 59%-the highest it’s been in five years and up 8% from last year. When it comes to taking a break, it’s not only up to the employee to take a rest-the employer should be just as involved.
Topics: Staffing, support, work life balance, stress
Talley Management Group, Inc. (TMG) proudly announces that it has been reaccredited by the Association Management Company Institute (AMC Institute). Achievement of AMC Institute Accreditation demonstrates an association management company’s (AMC) commitment and ability to deliver consistent quality service to present and prospective clients. AMCs who wish to remain Accredited must reapply for and complete the process every four years.
Topics: Certification, AMCI, Credentialing, News, TMG, TMG News, Press Release, Accreditation, association management company
Today marks exactly one month until the December Certified Account Executive (CAE) designation exam.
Topics: AMCI, Accreditation, customer service, association management company, resume, career development, Certified Account Executive, Education, CAE designation
With the Certified Account Executive (CAE) Exam in just a few months (December 7 to be exact), Talley Management Group asked some of its CAEs to reflect on their decision to earn their CAE designation and how they prepared for the exam. TMG's Director of Association Management Services, Chuck Sapp, CPA, CAE, offered his insight into why he chose to earn it and how those taking it in December can prepare.
Topics: CAE, Certification, ASAE, association management company, TMG Blog, career development, Certified Account Executive, Education, CAE designation
As we expand and add new members to our team, we’ve had to come up with new and creative ways to make space for not only one another to sit and work but also space for people to actually meet.
Topics: Technology, collaboration, American Migraine Foundation, internal communications, American Headache Society, Team Building
