Institute for Organization Management

We would like to extend a huge thank-you to Institute Faculty and President and CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Kelle Marsalis, IOM, CCE for facilitating the latest Institute Webinar, "High Performance Governance: What You Can Do Differently."

Kelle discussed how top‑performing organizations strengthen governance, sharpen decision‑making, and turn strategy into positive results.

Access the recording and materials at:
https://tinyurl.com/2axcujb9

A big thank you to Hardy Smith, IOM, Consultant / Speaker at Hardy Smith Consulting, for sharing his blog, “Two Gaps Affecting Nonprofit Governance.”

Nonprofits face two critical governance gaps - undertrained board members and unprepared incoming chairs - that can be closed through intentional recruitment, orientation, mentorship, and ongoing education.

👉 Find out how with the link below:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/xxu5c2de

Institute is a proud partner of ASAE in working to provide association professionals with top-tier education, networking, and resources. Together, we're shaping the future of associations nationwide.

We are delighted to share a blog article, "Ethical Leadership in Tough Situations," written by Institute Faculty Lisa Weitzel, IOM, CAE. Lisa is President & CEO of Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE).

Read the full article, published by ASAE, at: https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/articles/an_plus/2026/05-may/ethical-leadership-in-tough-situations

Before you log off for Memorial Day weekend, be sure to register for 2026 Southeast Institute.

The Early Enrollment deadline for Southeast Institute is only TWO WEEKS AWAY, on Friday, June 5th at 11:45 PM.

Save $200 by registering before then at: https://institute.uschamber.com/register/

Last chance! The Final Enrollment deadline for Midwest Institute is today. Be sure to register by 11:59PM EST!

Don't miss out. You can register now at: https://institute.uschamber.com/register/

A big thank you to Edward (Edd) McMurray, MBA, JD and Principal, Association Governance Advisors, for sharing his blog, “Fiduciary Duty Versus Micromanagement: A Legal Framework for Board Engagement.”

Is your board providing strategic guidance - or slipping into micromanagement?
For many chambers and associations, internal friction starts in the boardroom when governance boundaries aren’t clear. Learn how a legally grounded framework can refocus your board on strategy.

👉 Read the full blog to strengthen your governance approach.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/sc4m8fe8

Last call! The Final Enrollment deadline for Midwest Institute is tomorrow - May 20 at 11:59 PM ET. Be sure to secure your spot as soon as possible!

Don't miss out. You can register now at: https://institute.uschamber.com/register/

Last call! Tomorrow, you can join us for the next Institute Webinar, "High Performance Governance: What You Can Do Differently," with Institute Faculty and President and CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Kelle Marsalis, IOM, CCE.

Tune in to learn how top‑performing organizations strengthen governance, sharpen decision‑making, and turn strategy into positive results.

Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/3cdd2kd6

Anticipation is growing! 2026 Midwest kicks off in 13 days, and 469 professionals have already registered to attend Institute this summer.

You can be part of the experience at Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast Institute!

Register during Early Enrollment to save $200, and don’t miss your site’s registration deadline.

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected].

Join us this summer:
https://institute.uschamber.com/register/

Is there a colleague, friend and/or contact in your professional world that deserves recognition? Is this person a member of the IOM community? If so, you can nominate them to be recognized.

Institute Illuminations allows Institute community members to nominate fellow IOM attendees, volunteers, faculty, or alumni to be recognized for recent achievements outside of the IOM program. Nominated individuals have the opportunity to be featured on Institute social media.

Examples of achievements include job changes or promotions, earning additional credentials, or demonstrations of leveraging IOM skills at their organization.

To nominate someone to be recognized, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3p4zcxep

The countdown is on! In four days, you can join us for the next Institute Webinar, "High Performance Governance: What You Can Do Differently," with Institute Faculty and President and CEO of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, Kelle Marsalis, IOM, CCE.

Ready to elevate your board’s impact? Learn how top‑performing organizations strengthen governance, sharpen decision‑making, and turn strategy into positive results.

Register now at: https://tinyurl.com/3cdd2kd6