In this episode, Mike Bills, principal at MB Strategies and founder of the PureReinvention Project, discusses the first of five fundamentals of PureReinvention – Disruption.

 

DIG IN:

“As an association leader, do you really value disruption in the growth phase? Do you really value a disruptor?” (4:09)

QUOTE IT:

“In the association world, are we going to be disrupted, or are we going to start to create some sort of disruptive force?” (3:25)

“Before we can make any sort of relevant change in the reinvetnion process, we first must value the role that disruption plays.” (4:43)

TAKEAWAYS:

1 –We are creatures of habit and like to keep things the same, but it’s important to realize that not all disruption is bad.

2 – Disruption with purpose is the opportunity you need to allow for the next growth phase.

3 – Boards tend to place a higher value on not creating disruption – preferring to get along rather than seek diversified thought.

4 – Many of us haven’t been trained in how to create, and manage, disruption, even though it is critical for new growth.

5 – The city of Detroit has been dramatically yet positively disrupted through its bankruptcy and the subsequent rebound it is now experiencing.

Next episode: February 2, 2015, Josh Lord, MBA, Director of Membership and Strategic Initiatives, Michigan Dental Association

Produced by WillPower Consulting (www.willliamrcarlson.com)