--- title: Strategico Consultants - Strategico Perspectives Blog | Christopher E. Maynard description: Strategico Consultants offers IT consulting services tailored to the needs of mission-driven organizations. 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Maynard [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmaynard/) ### [Your AMS Vendor Has an AI Roadmap. Should You Trust It?](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/your-ams-vendor-has-an-ai-roadmap.-should-you-trust-it) 9/1/2026   ![Your AMS Vendor Has an AI Roadmap. Should You Trust It?](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/Your%20AMS%20Vendor%20Has%20an%20AI%20Roadmap.%20Should%20You%20Trust%20It.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the most discussed topics in technology, and membership associations and professional societies are no exception. Organizations are exploring how AI can improve member engagement, support staff… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/your-ams-vendor-has-an-ai-roadmap.-should-you-trust-it) ### [People First: Why AI Adoption Fails Without a Change Management Plan](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/people-first-why-ai-adoption-fails-without-a-change-management-plan) 7/14/2026   ![People First: Why AI Adoption Fails Without a Change Management Plan](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/People%20First%20Why%20AI%20Adoption%20Fails%20Without%20a%20Change%20Management%20Plan.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Across the non-profit association and professional society sector, artificial intelligence has moved from a topic of curiosity to a genuine operational consideration. Executives are evaluating AI-assisted tools for content creation, member… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/people-first-why-ai-adoption-fails-without-a-change-management-plan) ### [What Association Executives Get Wrong About AI Readiness](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/what-association-executives-get-wrong-about-ai-readiness) 6/16/2026   ![What Association Executives Get Wrong About AI Readiness](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/What%20Association%20Executives%20Get%20Wrong%20About%20AI%20Readiness.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Artificial Intelligence has quickly become one of the most discussed topics across the association and professional society community. Leadership teams are talking about it, boards are asking questions about it, staff members are experimenting with… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/what-association-executives-get-wrong-about-ai-readiness) ### [The AMS Isn’t Enough: How CRM Powers Modern Association Growth](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-ams-isnt-enough-how-crm-powers-modern-association-growth) 4/28/2026   ![The AMS Isn’t Enough: How CRM Powers Modern Association Growth](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/The%20AMS%20Isn%E2%80%99t%20Enough%2c%20How%20CRM%20Powers%20Modern%20Association%20Growth.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** For decades, associations and professional societies have relied on their Association Management System as the central nervous system of their organization. The AMS has long been viewed as the authoritative system for member records, dues… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-ams-isnt-enough-how-crm-powers-modern-association-growth) ### [Adaptive Technology Strategy in the Age of AI: Leading with Agility in a Time of Relentless Change](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/adaptive-technology-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai-leading-with-agility-in-a-time-of-relentless-change) 3/31/2026   ![Adaptive Technology Strategy in the Age of AI: Leading with Agility in a Time of Relentless Change](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/Adaptive%20Technology%20Strategy%20in%20the%20Age%20of%20AI%20(1).png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Across the Non-Profit Association and Professional Society sector, technology conversations have shifted dramatically in recent years. What was once centered on system upgrades, cloud migrations, and digital engagement platforms has now expanded… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/adaptive-technology-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai-leading-with-agility-in-a-time-of-relentless-change) ### [From Vision to Value: Measuring What Matters in Technology Adoption](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/from-vision-to-value-measuring-what-matters-in-technology-adoption) 3/10/2026   ![From Vision to Value: Measuring What Matters in Technology Adoption](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/From%20Vision%20to%20Value%20Measuring%20What%20Matters%20in%20Technology%20Adoption%20(1).png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Across the non-profit association and professional society sector, technology investment has accelerated over the past decade. Association Management Systems have been replaced or modernized. Data warehouses are being designed. Learning platforms,… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/from-vision-to-value-measuring-what-matters-in-technology-adoption) ### [What’s Next for Associations: Our Predictions for the Next Four Years of Adoption and Digital Change](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/whats-next-for-associations-our-predictions-for-the-next-four-years-of-adoption-and-digital-change) 2/17/2026   ![What’s Next for Associations: Our Predictions for the Next Four Years of Adoption and Digital Change](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/What%E2%80%99s%20Next%20for%20Associations%20Our%20Predictions%20for%20the%20Next%20Four%20Years%20of%20Adoption%20and%20Digital%20Change.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** When associations talk about digital transformation today, the tone is markedly different from what it was even a few years ago. The conversation has shifted from aspiration to expectation, from experimentation to accountability. Since Strategico… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/whats-next-for-associations-our-predictions-for-the-next-four-years-of-adoption-and-digital-change) ### [The Biggest Mistakes We See in Change Management (And How to Avoid Them in 2026)](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-biggest-mistakes-we-see-in-change-management-and-how-to-avoid-them-in-2026) 2/10/2026   ![The Biggest Mistakes We See in Change Management (And How to Avoid Them in 2026)](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/The%20Biggest%20Mistakes%20We%20See%20in%20Change%20Management%20%20(And%20How%20to%20Avoid%20Them%20in%202026).png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-biggest-mistakes-we-see-in-change-management-and-how-to-avoid-them-in-2026) ### [The Change Champion Resolution: Build a Culture of Daily Adoption, Not One-Time Training](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-change-champion-resolution-build-a-culture-of-daily-adoption-not-one-time-training) 1/20/2026   ![The Change Champion Resolution: Build a Culture of Daily Adoption, Not One-Time Training](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/Blog%20-The%20Change%20Champion%20Resolution%20Build%20a%20Culture%20of%20Daily%20Adoption%2c%20Not%20One-Time%20Training.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** Change is rarely undone because the strategy was wrong or the technology failed. In associations, professional societies, and nonprofit organizations, change most often stalls because adoption fades after the initial excitement. A new system… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/the-change-champion-resolution-build-a-culture-of-daily-adoption-not-one-time-training) ### [Bridging the Divide: Addressing IT Talent and Skills Gaps in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/bridging-the-divide-addressing-it-talent-and-skills-gaps-in-a-rapidly-evolving-landscape) 12/16/2025   ![Bridging the Divide: Addressing IT Talent and Skills Gaps in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/hubfs/Blog%20-Bridging%20the%20Divide%20Addressing%20IT%20Talent%20and%20Skills%20Gaps%20in%20a%20Rapidly%20Evolving%20Landscape.png) *By* ***Christopher E. Maynard*** In today’s digital economy, technology is no longer just an enabler of business strategy. It is the backbone that drives competitive advantage, resilience, and innovation. Yet even as organizations expand their investments in artificial… [Read More](https://blog.strategico-consultants.com/bridging-the-divide-addressing-it-talent-and-skills-gaps-in-a-rapidly-evolving-landscape) Forward\>\> [\<\