Management

We established in Brussels the concept of association management with the objective of providing key management services to trade associations, federations and special interest groupings.

Some benefits of hiring an association management company are:

• Lower Costs - Higher Standards
• Maximum Flexibility - Minimum Risk
• Clearer Goals - Greater Effectiveness
• Enhancing Image - Improving Performance

Maintaining an efficient and effective management is essential to all associations. Kellen Europe has the resources and the necessary skills to carry out this function

In Europe, federations (groupings of national associations) used to be common. However, due to global integration and consolidation, there is now a tendency towards direct company membership at a European level. In some cases, different levels of membership have been created and "hybrid" organisations have been formed. At the international level, looser alliances and satellite offices are being established so that business leaders can be better informed about developments in global trade, legislation and regulation.

The increase in international trade and the political enforcement of free-trade rules has impacted in all industries. Like European associations, also International and national associations based in the United States strive to follow these rapid changes by developing a more efficient and cost-effective European representation. A model of representation that allows them to be present in Europe, better serving their members, providing accurate market information, and engaging in transatlantic dialogue initiatives with European and international authorities and regulators.

Staff Teams
We put together project teams composed of professionals who are carefully selected in consultation with the client. All Kellen Europe staff members have a variety of complementary backgrounds and skills, are competent in at least three European languages and have extensive experience in the management and representation of national, international and European associations. The team structure and the availability of backup whenever required also mean that we can guarantee continuity and flexibility at all times.

Cross-fertilisation
Although the objectives of individual associations may be quite different, they often face common challenges and can benefit from existing expertise in meeting these objectives. Through their involvement with a wide variety of different associations, individual project teams are able to assimilate and disseminate best practices to the benefit of the clients. This valuable transfer of knowledge extends to the recognition of the needs and requirements of each association.