An alphabet soup of certifications – the IOM, CAE, CCE and SPHR to name a few – have become stamps of approval for professionals moving up the ranks in association management. Longtime CEOs with years of leadership experience have gone back to obtain them. Lobbyists who have transitioned to association management vouch for them. Younger CEOs and seasoned professionals are also heading back to school to get the letters. The credentials have become a way for association careerists to signal their commitment to the profession and to continuing education in leadership and management strategies. The programs are more common in professional societies, where education and… Read More