Massive trends are shaping society, readjusting behaviors, preferences and priorities for millions of Americans. Many of these trends will continue to become more pervasive, making it imperative for clubs to understand and acknowledge how they can impact their own environments. TECHNOLOGY Technology has dramatically changed
McMahon Group conducted a Pulse Survey of private club executives to understand more about how clubs engage men and women. There were 305 responses from club leaders with about three-quarters from golf and country clubs. Below are some highlights of the report:
Much attention has been placed on women and the continuously emerging and evolving role they have in the workplace, home and society. As societal norms and policies change, generating greater influence and opportunities for women, clubs must pay attention to key trends impacting the counterparts
Strategic plans allow clubs to operate from a thoughtful, engaged disposition. Without these plans, clubs are more vulnerable to responding reactively to challenges without consideration of mid- and long-term consequences. What Do Strategic Plans Do? According to professional services company Accenture, a strategic plan serves
In late 2018, McMahon Group conducted its annual Pulse Survey of the club industry asking managers and club leaders about a variety of issues related to clubs. From membership to communications, here are the report highlights from 319 club executives: Membership Issues Only 39 percent
2019 poses new opportunities and challenges for clubs. With the effects of the Great Recession in the rear view, clubs are battling a different set of challenges in which they must continue to set themselves apart from new, clublike venues and amenities in the public
THE TERM “TRIBALISM” has received a proliferation of media coverage, all noting the trend’s recent influence on technology, politics, special interests, socio economics, and more. At its most basic level, tribalism describes the innate human desire to belong to a group of people who think and
Club governance is the engine to most clubs’ success. A well-functioning club board provides the guidance necessary for club leaders to prioritize and execute important goals. What are these groups supposed to look like? How should they function? Today’s trends are shaping the best practices
Technology is everywhere in our lives. Whether in our hands to access information or working behind the scenes to customize a company’s services, technology is working constantly, influencing our decisions and behaviors. This article analyzes the latest technology trends that impact our lives. Demographics and
“What’s the opposite of a trend?” It most likely is an oppositional perspective that keeps us locked in a mindset that is out of sync with the present moment. Our field of vision is impaired by a blind spot: we fail to see what may