Managing your association: today’s challenges for Executive Directors

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oKo ?

• Founded in 1991• 3 axes:

– Lobbying : sectoral federation– Employers federation– Management support

• 166 members

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Challenges?

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Internal factors:• Members involvement: ownership oKo• Diversity within the membership:

– ≠ Generations – ≠ Expertise

• Structure

Structure

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Members= General Assembly (166)

DISCIPLINARY WORKING GROUPS

TT KC/F/WP

CLUB DT MT KE MU ZES

Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair Chair

Board (19)

(Executive Committee (6))

Challenges?

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External factors•Evolution on labour market•Complexity of artistic activity•Evolution in other policy fields•Why should society invest in arts?•Alliances in a broader context

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