The Dreaded C-Word

Let’s face it: soliciting independent, expert advice can sometimes be felt as an admission of inadequacy. However, the power of a third-party evaluation is something that can […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/07/dreaded-c-word/ Substance Over Style

In the old west, big talkers who didn’t deliver on what they promised were described as “All hat and no cattle.” Simply put: more image than substance. None of us wants to be […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/06/substance-over-style/ Covering Isn’t Just For Music

The inimitable Elvis Presley’s version of Hound Dog sold 10 million copies and holds the 19th spot on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Best Songs of All Time. But the King of Rock […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/05/covering-isnt-just-music/ Avoiding a Category Overload

When was the last time you conducted a thorough review into your membership categories? GGA’s Bennett DeLozier explains how a streamlining process can help to slim down the […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/05/avoiding-category-overload/ The Club for Millennials

On the back of GGA’s largest piece of millennial research to date, Michael Gregory answers your questions, revealing how the findings paint a clear picture of who clubs need […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/05/the-club-for-millennials/ Managing Your Club Identity

A private club’s brand is not the same as a chain of hotels or other hospitality business. It’s more personal, more emotional. And when it comes to the set of services, […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/04/managing-club-identity/ Hiring Staff with Staying Power

Sourcing high quality staff who are in it for the long run is a challenge for all clubs, not least those situated in rural areas. GGA’s George Pinches demonstrates how […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/03/hiring-staff-staying-power/ Embedding a Culture of Progression and Longevity Among Board Members

Each new set of Board members are faced with the same conundrum: the desire to achieve things and make a difference, but only a limited term with which to do it. The answer to this […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/03/embedding-culture-progression-longevity-among-board-members/ Gauging the Impact of Private Club Trends: 2019 Update

In its recent research collaboration with Michael Leemhuis, a change leader and manager extraordinaire, GGA executed its 2019 attitudinal survey of club managers and […]

https://ggapartners.com/2019/03/gauging-impact-private-club-trends-2019-update/ Season Proofing Your Club

For clubs facing seasonal challenges, maintaining member engagement year-round can be challenging. GGA’s Stephen Johnston provides insights on how to keep members connected to […]

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