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A Happy New Year for meetings?

Aaron Wolowiec

The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly. Specifically, analysts predict air travel costs to rise 5 percent; room rates 3.9 percent; and meeting room costs 2.5

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Association Brain Food: 5.12.23

Reid All About it

If you’re selecting any type of technology that relies on integration, you must read this non-technical guide on API for association leaders. These intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Lunch costs are on your own.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.25.20

Reid All About it

How to Scope and Implement Virtual Event Technology. Virtual event technology is key for pulling off a virtual event, but implementing new tech is never easy. Presenters: Taylor Bohn, Senior Event Technology Analyst at Cvent. Host: Unleashed Technologies. Tue 9/29 at 2 p.m. – 1 CMP credit. 1 CMP credit. Host: Cvent.

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Association Staffing and the End of Toll Booth Workers: 3 Lessons for Association Executives

SCD Group

When driving with my son in the Dallas area a couple of weeks ago, I discovered that Texas is tearing out toll booths. Technology at work. As new, disruptive technologies emerge, what jobs within associations are similar to a toll booth worker? Just cutting the costs? Using the cost savings to pay for upgraded technology?

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From the Corner Office: John Graham, ASAE The Center for Association Leadership

Association Adviser

John, what is the biggest change you’ve seen on the association landscape since we talked in Dallas this time a year ago? I’d say mobile technology. Non-dues revenue (NDR) is essential to keeping the cost of dues down. Technology is one of the most important investments you can make to remain relevant.

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Lunchtime Links: 3 Essential Project Management Skills

Associations Now

Faced with the emergence of new technologies, it’s only natural that we seek out tools and resources to help us work smarter. But technology is only useful if we first have a plan in place to get us where we intend to go. Stay on task: Technology is a wonderful thing. Stay on task: Technology is a wonderful thing.

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GMA Executive Conference: Perhaps the End of a Very Good Thing? A Review

Association Navigator

Now, with some distance from the episode I take the position that President Obama overreacted when he forced McChrystal out and it cost America a great leader. It’s about the exponential increase in capabilities from new technologies and human innovation. Lord Nelson – One of General McChrystal’s Leadership Examples.

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