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Beyond the Algorithm: Why Associations Must Lead with Strategy Before Deploying AI

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

AI strategy consulting is reshaping how associations and institutes approach digital transformation. Governance deficits, fragmented data, and a deepening skills gap are preventing Irish and global membership bodies from realising AI's full potential.

South African university launches professional body student chapter for HR practitioners

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

North-West University in South Africa launches a student chapter of the South African Board for People Practices. The initiative shows how professional bodies establish university chapters to strengthen student engagement and early career development pathways.

CPA Canada renews international agreements with seven professional accounting bodies

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CPA Canada renews agreements with seven global accounting bodies to strengthen professional mobility. The renewals show how accounting institutes maintain global recognition through bilateral agreements and mutual recognition frameworks.

UK benefits provider acquires Irish membership services company to expand sector presence

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Parliament Hill acquires Club Marketing Services, Ireland's leading membership benefits provider serving associations and unions. The acquisition shows how sector consolidation strengthens services through expanded technology and merchant networks.

Two DCU researchers appointed to Royal Irish Academy's Young Academy Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Two Dublin City University researchers join the Royal Irish Academy's Young Academy Ireland for four-year terms. The appointments show how academic institutes support early career researchers through membership networks and leadership development.

Irish farmers' association calls for dairy co-operative partnership to deliver supplier benefits

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association calls for the Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership to deliver benefits for farmer suppliers. The response shows how agricultural associations represent member interests in dairy co-operative strategic developments.

Women in Technology and Science Ireland shortlisted for Social Impact Award at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to last year's awards cycle, Women in Technology and Science Ireland was shortlisted for the Social Impact Award at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its Monthly Webinar Series that delivered accessible career development and mentorship to over 700 women in STEM. The initiative addressed persistent gender barriers in Ireland's technology and science sectors through free, digitally delivered professional development programming, fostering inclusion, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across all career stages whilst eliminating geographic and financial constraints that disproportionately affect women balancing caregiving and professional advancement.

International Boxing Association strengthens strategic presence in Cape Verde through official delegation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The International Boxing Association visits Cape Verde to strengthen regional boxing development and infrastructure. The mission shows how sports federations expand presence through diplomatic engagement and grassroots investment.

UK meetings industry association announces leadership transition after 18-year tenure

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The UK-based Meetings Industry Association announces its Operations Director's retirement after 18 years. The transition shows how trade associations manage succession planning to maintain operational continuity and institutional knowledge.

US chamber executive appointed to statewide professional association board

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Robin Miller joins the Carolina Association of Chamber Professionals Board of Directors in the United States. The appointment shows how professional associations strengthen leadership networks and facilitate knowledge exchange among chamber executives statewide.

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