Association Case Study: European Union Association of Translation Companies

Following 7 years running UK-based Association of Translation Companies, Raisa McNab is now also the General Secretary of the European Union of Associations of Translation Companies (EUATC). EUATC, a Belgian Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif(AISBL), is the umbrella body for national associations of language service companies throughout Europe.

Issues to be considered in this webinar are:

• European association management using distributed teams

• Advantages and challenges of being a federation of national bodies compared to a direct-membership association

• Assisting or establishing national associations of translation and language services companies throughout Europe

• Involvement with a Belgium-based association from outside the country

• How governance works across potentially 27 nations

This webinar will be a dynamic “fireside chat” with Raisa and John Peacock of Governology rather than a formal presentation.

Speakers

Raisa McNab, Chief Executive Officer - UK's Association of Translation Companies (ATC) and General Secretary - European Union of Associations of Translation Companies (EUATC)

Raisa McNab is CEO of ATC and General Secretary of EUATC, the leading associations for language services companies in the UK and Europe. Together, the ATC and EUATC represent some 600 language service companies providing translation and interpreting services to public sector authorities and businesses across globe in over 300 languages.

Raisa spans the boundaries between associations, the language services industry, academia and the public sector, promoting collaboration and best practice. She specialises in ISO standards for language services, and oversees ATC Certification, a bespoke ISO auditing and certification service for the sector. Raisa is a language specialist with extensive experience in language services production and quality management, and holds an MA in Translation from the University of Turku in her native Finland.

John Peacock AM, Director - United Kingdom & Australia, Governology

John Peacock is a highly experienced international advisor to associations and charities and is a thought leader for the associations sector. Since 2000, John has trained and consulted to hundreds of associations and charities, large and small, on strategic planning, governance, board effectiveness, operations, restructuring, financial issues and external reviews. His particular areas of specialisation are governance, mergers of associations and developing association plans that can be translated into actions, budgets and job descriptions. John has presented to associations in 13 nations. His work with associations was recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List with his appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) for significant service to the associations and not-for-profit sectors.