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Association Insights | Article CREATING THE 21ST CENTURY CULTURE BY ALEX ICHBALD In a world where innovation and creativity are the only ways forward, Alex Ichbald points out the solution to the new challenges associations face. The Challenge To tackle the challenges associations face; reinvigorating membership; developing new models; securing sponsorship; attracting and retaining talent; competing internationally; adding genuine value online; attracting the next generation; in short, getting ahead of change and shaping it requires every association to be more creative than ever. Creativity drives innovation. And innovation drives value. Thus, in today’s fast changing w ܛ ܙX]]