Making Clubs Work: A practical guide to creating successful clubs, societies and other membership organisations - Softcover

Parkes, Brad

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909116297 ISBN 13: 9781909116290

Publisher: Sra Books, 2014

Synopsis

Brad Parkes has been involved with membership organisations at the highest levels for a number of years, and has developed a number of tried and tested strategies and approaches which, when applied, will help any membership organisation to flourish.

In this book you will find a wealth of knowledge and expertise presented in a lively and attractive way, using a threefold approach:

• The story of a young man, Billy, just starting out on his career, Billy's boss and mentor Alex and a cafe called Archie's.
• Case studies and real-life examples.
• Suggestions, hints and tips to apply in order to run a membership organisation successfully.

In today's increasingly fragmented society, it is crucial that membership organisations of all sorts and sizes survive and thrive.

About this title

About the Author

Brad Parkes has lectured at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, examined for the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers and facilitated workshops for Specsavers. Outside of his professional commitments, Brad has also become recognised as a prolific professional speaker and a communications coach, as well as a qualified Toastmaster. Since 2003, Brad has been involved with Round Table, holding a number of posts including membership and development officer on the national board from 2006 to 2008. In 2012 Brad joined the Membership Team at The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers, and 2013 saw him take up a post of Assistant to the Court - the equivalent of a board position in other organisations.

Review

'An interesting and insightful read.' Cait Allen Chief Executive, Round Table---------------------------------------- 'For me, Brad is truly world-class in the field of recruitment and retention of members in membership organisations, and this book sets out everything that anyone associated with any club at any level would need to know. This book is the gold standard that others will be compared to - its the mark of a champion. Dive in and enjoy the read.' Leon Taylor British Olympic silver medallist in diving, author and professional speaker--------------------------------------------------------------- 'This book is written in a style that makes it easy to read, and being centred on a main story made up of a number of anecdotes, stories and metaphors that allows the reader to explore their own reality and how the principles can be employed in their clubs or teams makes this a uniquely simple yet very effective volume.' Dame Mary Perkins Founder Specsavers Optical Group

Edition details

• Publisher: Sra Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1909116297
• ISBN 13: 9781909116290
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 168