Catch Michael In Action!
MEET MICHAEL
A former Association CEO,
Butera founded Association ActiVision, LLC.
As a professional speaker, Michael focuses on inspiring associations and individuals to think with the future in mind: understanding and solving the impact of short term tactics on long-term success and sustainability. Through governance restructuring, program alignment, and strategic development he weaves a pattern of innovation and results-driven by a series of actions in the art of adaptation.
He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Howard County, Maryland NAACP, and is the co-chair of the Maryland State Conference NAACP Technology Committee. He is active as a facilitator for BoomerWorks.org an organization dedicated to helping older citizens transition from traditional W-2 work to 1099 freelancing and Rogue Tulip a company supporting organizational change.
Don't Be A
21st Century Dinosaur
What happens in a face-paced ever-changing environment that makes solving today’s problems different than before?
Speed, overwhelming information, and external forces moving faster than ever before are changing the ecology of work and society.
To right this situation three broad concepts must be at play: Curiosity, that is learning, life-long learning – Action Visioning – and – the Use of Respectful Power, or Sustainability. Let’s avoid extinction.
Capacity Building Is The Real Work
Organizations and people have a responsibility to learn and develop 10 fundamental capacities for success and sustainability.
We solve the problems we face by becoming stronger and knowledgeable about these capacities.
By exercising one or more of the 10 we expand our reach and inspire ourselves and others to grow and succeed.
The Myth Of Hard And Soft Skills In The New Economy
Common definitions of hard and soft skills have outlived the traditional meanings. Often, soft or human skills are categorized as people or interpersonal skills, lacking quantifiable measurement. Hogwash!
Let’s create a new triangle of skills that is future-oriented and explore the work environment that a new century requires.
When we face fundamental social and economic change it is time to create a new paradigm in which to examine employee and organizations skill requirements
SPEAKING TOPICS
TESTIMONIALS
Michael Butera made a huge, positive difference at NAfME, moving the organization forward on multiple fronts, including strategic planning, legislative advocacy, reorganization for effectiveness, affiliate relationships, legal compliance, and technological capacity. He brings a unique breadth and depth of experience to his consulting work.
Scott C. Shuler
PhDConsultant: Education and Arts Education
Curriculum Specialist – Arts Education
Connecticut State Department of Education Retired
We had Michael as a Keynote Speaker for our conference as well as a couple of board retreats. Each time Michael was the source of a wealth of information and resources and engaged our board in strategic thinking that enabled us to focus on capacity building, board vision, and reimagining our governance building for the future. Michael was inspiring with both his knowledge and integrity.
Faith M. Lueth
Past President, MAS MEA
Michael Butera made a huge, positive difference at NAfME, moving the organization forward on multiple fronts, including strategic planning, legislative advocacy, reorganization for effectiveness, affiliate relationships, legal compliance, and technological capacity. He brings a unique breadth and depth of experience to his consulting work.
Margaret Bauer
Executive Director
“I have had the privilege and pleasure of working alongside Michael Butera on many occasions. He continues to be a grand mentor and a certain guide. Mr. Butera is the consummate professional. Satisfaction guaranteed…and more!”
Tim Lautzenheiser
Chief Education Development Officer & Vice President of Education, Conn-Selmer, Inc.
Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc.
