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Trends in Education-to-Employment: Part I

Association Success

A look at the factors disrupting the US education system. In the past few years, I have conducted a tremendous amount of research into the education-to-employment system. In 2016, Elizabeth Engel and I co-authored our white paper entitled ‘The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm’. Corporate Education.

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What Should We Do to Get Ready for Blockchain?

Spark Consulting

You can’t wait until then to start your educational process. However, it is going to change some fundamental things about the way we operate, and now is the time to start educating yourself as to how. Where do you start? Does that necessarily mean that blockchain will put associations out of business?

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Educating Medical Personnel: New Book Reviews CPD Topics

Forj

Davis have put together what should become the de facto textbook for anyone studying to become an educator or trainer of medical practitioners. CPD communicates that today the education of clinicians is professionalized, evidence based, and a team sport. Moreover, I would add, CME conjures up images of physicians attending lectures.

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Vendors: Community Friend or Foe?

Higher Logic

Vendors have more to offer than simply self-motivated sales pitches - their information can be educational and useful to your community members. Education will be better received and have more longevity than catchy marketing hooks or promotions. Event-focused education. You panic - should they even be here? Featured resources.

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Print is Alive and Kicking

Association Adviser

Providing our members with industry-related content as well as updating them with association events and educational opportunities in print form is a huge benefit for the Atlanta market,” says Ashley Calhoun, communications coordinator for Atlanta Apartment Association. The reverse is true as well. Newsletter. Show guide. About The Author.

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Using Empathy Mapping To Create Conference Target Market Personas

Velvet Chainsaw

And your organization could definitely cultivate more empathetic team members who help plan and design your conference and education offerings. IDEO’s Empathy On Edge white paper. IDEO’s white paper points to the fact that organizations have to find ways to help their employees sustain empathy for their customers.

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The Hourglass Blog: Taking a Bullet for Your Association

The Hourglass Blog

That we so easily refer to a customer with a bagel punch card or virtual badge as more “loyal” is an example of just how far we’ve allowed corporations to abuse the language around human relationships. Thoughts on Association Education. . “Customer Loyalty” is a figment. August 30, 2011 11:37 AM.