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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. Learning business. Demystifying API. No plan, no progress. More info/register.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. That’s why I like the “most popular posts of the past year” posts that come out this time of year, like this one from AMS provider MemberSuite and this one from LMS provider WBT Systems. Location: Chicago IL.

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JUNE 9, 2023

This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Location: Chicago IL.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

WBT Systems suggests associations investigate whether the professionals in their industry are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and drug misuse. Wed 2/12 at 4:30 CST – Content & Digital Conversation Circle for Associations & Nonprofits (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Member Engagement Scoring. 4 CAE credits.

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JULY 7, 2023

Creating effective, engaging live instruction is challenging enough. Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. You can also use parts of the template for other technology selection projects since prospective vendors will need much of the same information.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

While we’re on the topic of Creative Commons images, the Art Institute of Chicago opened up their collection. MemberSuite shares the many different ways your association can collect and update member data throughout the membership journey. Selecting Nonprofit Software: Technology Comes Last. Location: Chicago IL.

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JULY 14, 2017

WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. Make sure you have the technology to defend and enhance your membership turf. Explore the power of data insights and how wearable technology is changing the game forever.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Anytime you introduce a new process or technology, you have to think about change management from the very start. Train chapter leaders to think in terms of measurable outcomes and metrics , i.e., teach them how to think about member engagement, volunteer engagement, event satisfaction, impact. What is this?

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JUNE 2, 2017

I’m looking forward to spending a few days next week talking and thinking about association technology. If you can’t make it to AMS Fest in Chicago next week , stay tuned for my reports. Are you spending the right amount of money on technology? Well, it depends, says Mike Guerrieri, CAE of DelCor Technology Solutions.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

As a freelancer, I agree with WBT Systems that associations should prepare their membership model and professional development programs for the growth of the freelance economy. Make a checklist out of this one: Kylee Coffman at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to make Google love your association website. “ More info/register.

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JULY 7, 2017

If your association is only using your learning management system (LMS) for online courses and other professional development programs, you’re missing out on additional ROI, says WBT Systems. – The Digital Black Box: Using Technology to Bring New Sales. CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago. Location: Chicago IL.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. More info/register (fee for ASAE non-members). Choosing the right software, platforms, and technology partner is crucial to the success of your organization. Host: ASAE. .

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

WBT Systems offers a primer on ADDIE , one of the most popular instructional design models. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. Who is ADDIE? Event experience mapping.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Why are Members Leaving? Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public.

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. Is it a system, a process, a style, a tool, or software? Hear how these new technologies might change our ways of working. Event planning. More info/register.

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MARCH 20, 2020

As the new COVID-19 reality descended upon us, Lowell Aplebaum was in Chicago to facilitate a strategy session. Emerging member needs. WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. Hosts: ReviewMyAMS and Altai Systems.

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MAY 26, 2017

I’d wager that many associations appoint a staff/member team to work on D&I because they think they should, not really understanding why it’s important and how it can impact their organization and people. This good post from WBT Systems: how to help members develop a learning habit. Host: ASAE Consultant Members.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth The Path) and Dynamic Benchmarking just published the New Member Engagement Study. Last week, I shared an excellent article from The New York Times Magazine about Bitcoin and its underlying technology. Location: Chicago IL.

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Organizers: ASAE Technology Section Council and Association Forum.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. ” What to say?

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Technology. Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. May 15th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. million men and women are currently members.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WBT Systems outlines the criteria and process for sunsetting educational programs. How Your Association Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Increase Member Engagement Right Now. Associations excel at engaging members deeply over the course of two or three days, once a year, at meetings with extensive educational programming.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I thought I knew a lot about gathering requirements for new technology, so how did I miss the boat on business requirements? He explains why you must start with business requirements and how they differ from system requirements. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. How do you differentiate your B2B technology company from competitors? Learn how technology could be the networking game-changer you need for your events. 1 CAE credit.

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JULY 20, 2018

Get your data and systems in order first before you take on bigger initiatives—the old “you can’t build a house on a shaky foundation” principle. WBT Systems explains why your LMS provider (and other tech vendors) should have a product roadmap. Promote Your Content Effectively to Drive Member Engagement.

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MARCH 3, 2023

WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. How can associations provide corporate partners with valuable access to their member communities ? Sponsorships.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members. How can you better understand your community to help members find their niche? No plan, no progress. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

WBT Systems explains why business jargon isn’t a joking matter, what effect it has on the people and associations who use it, and which terms are especially troublesome. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. I know I’m not the only one.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

WBT Systems provides advice for LMS training during and after implementation. A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Seven tactics for listening to your members—the key to member engagement. Here’s another explanation of how to use inbound marketing for member recruitment.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. What could be stolen from your learning management system, association management system, and other systems vital for your association’s day-to-day operations?

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JULY 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems explains why you should measure the lifetime value of your members and customers —both their monetary and non-monetary contributions—and suggests two angles for approaching this metric. Find out how crossing systems (e.g.,

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JUNE 1, 2018

Join a discussion of BICSI (a professional association supporting the information and communications technology community industry) activities in India. The profound implications of accelerating technology adoption, an aging workforce, economic inequality and other factors will see to that. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

In the latest post in their series about the different people involved in an LMS implementation on the vendor side, WBT Systems explains what their developers and quality assurance testers are doing behind the scenes to ensure an LMS meets the client association’s requirements and expectations. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL.

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APRIL 20, 2018

Are you, someone on your education staff, or one of your members an “accidental” instructional designer? You might want to take a look at this post from LMS provider WBT Systems about the benefits of outsourcing instructional design. 7 Ways to Increase Member Engagement in a Distracted World. 1 CAE credit.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Last week, WBT Systems explained how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. And if another type of technology is on your wish list, much of their guidance still applies. Meetings and events often lag behind the cutting edge of technology, so it’s no surprise that event chatbots are just now hitting the meetings trends lists.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop. CAE credit.

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