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Welcome to the Melos Institute

"There is only one thing 
more powerful than all the armies in the world, 
 that is an idea whose time has come."

Victor Hugo 

 

 

 

We are a nonprofit independent think tank that identifies more rewarding ways for members of membership-based organizations to achieve their personal and professional goals.

We identify productive, practical, and profitable ways for these organizations to build highly-engaged membership communities that deliver meaningful experiences for their members.

For generations, determined individuals have joined together to advance a way of thinking, to further a discipline, to empower colleagues, and to contribute back to the larger society.

"Psychology as a discipline was not well established in 1892 and the founders sought an association to enhance its position in the academy as well as the larger society."  

American Psychology Association

 
"Among the founding leadership, no goal was more important than overcoming geographic distances separating scientists and creating a coherent voice and cohesive center for scientists." 

 American Association for the Advancement of Science

 
"...These seventeen men agreed to meet in NYC...and put their heads and hearts together to bring into a union of business interest and hearty affection the banks of our country for a better bankerhood and a nobler manhood."  

 American Bankers Association

We recognize that associations play a critical role in our society. They provide their members opportunities for self-actualization. They vigorously support a vital and enlightened democracy. They succeed when their membership is active and engaged, often working in partnership with a professional staff.

We understand the passion and determination of the members and staff of these organizations to build worthwhile programs and provide memorable experiences for their members. We understand the time, effort and resources needed to do so.

We realized that a think-tank dedicated to addressing these issues would be an invaluable asset. It could explore new ways in today's environment for association leaders to give members a more rewarding membership experience. For these reasons, we established the Melos Institute.

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Our team of distinctive thinkers and innovators:

  • welcomes you
  • encourages you to visit our site, and
  • invites you to become part of an exciting and meaningful initiative.

We ask your help in letting others know about us.

Please share this website with your fellow colleagues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Melos Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Research Findings & Commentary

Upcoming Events

Note: We hope you enjoy the early part of your summer. Visit us in late July to learn about a series of new web conference events starting the latter part of August.

Tools That Build and Shape Vibrant

Membership Communities

We are delighted to provide a sample set of tools that we've developed over the years for membership-based organizations. Additional tools are added periodically. To view those now available, click here.

 

Special Tools

Join our mailing list to gain access to an set of tools specially designed to build vibrant and highly-engaged membership communities. New items are added continuously. Most are provided wtih our compliments. Click here to view sample pages.

 

Sign up and enjoy!

Some of our special tools include:

 

Converting Information into Meaningful

Knowledge-based Materials

A Checklist for Creating Documents That Get Attention

 

Leadership Strategies That Activate Members 

 

Leadership Partnership Commitment Contract        Building Productive Working Relationships

 

Strategic Board Development: Process & Checklist for Planning an Effective Board Orientation

 

Strategies That Make Membership a Priority 

Within Your Association

Getting Everyone to Think Membership Development

 

Team Building: Personal & Group Inventory

Evaluate Your Ability to Build High Performing Teams

The Power Model: Understanding How the

Key Functions in an Association Operate

Collectively to Achieve Change

 

Recent blog posts

29 Apr 2010 13:25 • Trish Hudson
11 Mar 2010 10:51 • Trish Hudson
16 Feb 2010 08:48 • Trish Hudson

Special Note: If you were seeking the Center for Excellence in Association Leadership (CEAL); you were rerouted to the Melos Institute. CEAL has transferred the rights to all its work to this institution. If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact us at 650.355.4094 or info@melosinstitute.org.

 
 

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