[martha1872]

In light of a recent thread, I'd like to engage brains in a discussion about affecting organizational change. The previous thread outlined various reasons alumni of a particular group are disenchanted and disgusted with the state of their organization. Through various means, a small group has retained a significant level of power. I'm sure that's true for many organizations too. Not all agree with the direction that this group has been going in though. Concerns are...

1) Increasingly heavy focus on recruitment performance to the detriment of the member experience.

2) Lack of well-rounded opportunities for members resulting in poor affinity to the organization and poor retention among all alumni.

3) Fear of retribution from those in charge if concerns are vocalized and do not align with the philosophy/strategy being used.

4) Odd exchanges of power between international executive board and executive office staff. No boundaries or clear parameters within which each entity operates.

5) Lack of transparency around financial status, especially in light of declining campus enrollments, heavy investments in projects.

6) Negative media attention due to recruitment strategy and lack of desirable qualities outside of appearance.

There were a number of alumni that were upset and clearly had been for some time. Each of them has obviously engaged in conversations with others of the same mindset. All felt equally hopeless to make it better.

So the question for all...in light of increasing scrutiny from the public and universities and a struggle to remain relevant, how do alumni effectively band together to address such organizational dysfunction to the betterment of the group?

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