Blue Sky eLearn

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As I reflect on the last 10 years, I’m sharing what’s stood out to me the most: Technology has evolved, and we’ve evolved with it. Our flagship product, Path LMS , was born, and the exciting world of eLearning evolved around us. Technology isn’t the only thing that’s evolved: our buyers have, too!

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? A learning organization becomes more like a community that members can feel a commitment to. Do any of these themes sound familiar to your association?

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JUNE 25, 2021

Tracy King has come to the rescue with an excellent idea: host the trade show/expo on your learning management system (LMS) —a long-lasting and sustainable solution for exhibitors, prospective customers and your association. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Exhibitors. More info/register.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a regular reader of Association Brain Food, this post from TopClass LMS will be familiar ground for you. They share sources of free education for association professionals , including niche membership organizations, events, webinars and podcasts for the association community. Is your organization prepared for the exodus?

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JUNE 18, 2021

Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Quick hits. every Monday.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

If so, consider dedicating a day or more to a staycation as described by TopClass LMS. They describe strategies for applying game mechanics to influence attendee behavior , including incentives and technology that help you achieve event goals. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Merry Christmas!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Wes Trochlil at Effective Database Management describes the benefit of belonging to an AMS users group : you can “tap tens if not hundreds of other organizations that are using the same or similar software.”

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APRIL 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how it works and shares examples of associations doing this now. His observations are especially useful for consultants, but anyone who runs a team, department, or organization will find valuable advice here. James Young of Product Community describes a twist on mentoring. Education + mentoring. Co-mentors.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

TopClass LMS describes what they see in their crystal ball, particularly for professional development programs. TopClass LMS analyzed their social media analytics to find out which of their posts resonated most with the association community in 2023. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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Freestone

AUGUST 17, 2023

Discover how PCNA leverages Freestone LMS to stream its annual conference and discover best practice tips to elevate your annual event to achieve similar success! It’s easy for PCNA to record the virtual component of its Symposium by leveraging Freestone’s onsite production services. Freestone increases learner options.

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APRIL 12, 2024

TopClass LMS shares 15 tactics for keeping your attendees’ interest and attention. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Recession-Proofing Your Organization Many leaders are feeling the challenge of steering their ship through recession, inflation, and economic uncertainty. Gen Z education.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 15, 2017

Employers are desperate to find qualified talent among candidates who lack sufficient technical know-how and business competence to drive organizations forward. What kind of technology infrastructure is needed to support open badges. · Today’s workforce is caught in a relentless skills gap that grows wider each year.

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Forj

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The 2020 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in Technology Web Courseworks Wins Silver. Web Courseworks, a leader in innovative learning management systems and virtual event technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group silver award for excellence in the Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology category.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how to use emotional marketing triggers to persuade people to register for an educational program or conference. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Get equipped with the knowledge and skills to revolutionize your writing and increase your productivity. Sponsor perspectives.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Ethan Mollick thinks the ultimate winners on the AI playing field are organizations that create grimoires. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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MARCH 1, 2024

TopClass LMS shares another recap of a session from the Learning Business Summit. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. and other AI besides LLMs—what other technologies should you be considering, use cases, etc. content attribution—copyrights, legal ramifications, etc.; 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Freestone

JANUARY 29, 2024

If your organization doesn’t already leverage hybrid learning, now is the time! Discover the perks of hybrid learning and tips to offer hybrid options at your continuing education program. Choose a robust learning management system (LMS) to offer hybrid learning opportunities and take your continuing education program to the next level.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 4, 2020

So, beyond your standard questions about event schedule and production cost, what are the other most important questions to ask a virtual events vendor as you investigate their services? Are you a reseller for your event platform or is it your own technology? For this kind of strategy, you need a learning management system (LMS).

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Hear about real-world examples of organizations that have successfully leveraged AI and automation to boost their membership growth and marketing effectiveness.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

TopClass LMS explains why you should keep the conversation going and the community gathering after a course, conference or educational program ends. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Organizer: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, CNP, principal and founder, Rogue Tulips Consulting Fri 1/19 at 4 p.m. CAE credit.

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Leading Learning

JUNE 3, 2021

Trade associations need to provide experiences that are valuable for both their member organizations as a whole and the individual learners that are part of those organizations. It’s your association’s responsibility to lead your member organizations with e-learning that prepares them for the future of your industry.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

TopClass LMS wants you to know about the coalition supporting legislation to extend the use of tax-exempt 529 savings plans to association credentialing programs. Katherine Matthews, CAE, talks to Alexandra Mouw, CAE, about the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ journey to becoming a data-driven organization.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The following is a guest blog article originally published by Jeff Cobb of Tagoras, a leading expert in strategy, learning, marketing and technology to organizations in the business of lifelong learning. At Tagoras, a lot of technology […]. The is the final installment of a three-part series.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Association innovation. EventTech Chat.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

LMS/CRM integration. The folks at Fíonta do too, which is why they say integrating Salesforce (or any CRM/AMS) with a learning management system (LMS) should be on your association’s to-do list. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. LMS Demo Day. More info/register. Mon 9/14 from 8:45 a.m.

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JULY 21, 2023

But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. What is IT’s accountability/role in developing overall strategy for their organization? What are the barriers in developing a formal technology strategy in your organization?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

During our time at the conference, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 60 years the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has been a premier organization dedicated to member-based organizations and association professionals. Here are four of our conversation takeaways we hope will benefit your organization: 1.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If your association is looking for a sure-fire way to attract young professionals, TopClass LMS has the answer: early-career microcredentials. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Early-career microcredentials.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Armentrout CAE, DelCor Technology Solutions, HighRoad Solutions, PerByte, and Qiqo—have put together a “powerhouse panel” and “expert-led sessions.” Check out what James Young at Product Community has to say about building and using a community engagement funnel. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.

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APRIL 5, 2024

They’re looking for a 501(c)(3) organization whose powerful mission could impact more people more deeply if it had marketing and branding help. TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. AI vs human interactions. 2024 membership pains.

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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. 2020 eLearning Formats. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 12, 2021

Association technology and analytics. I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Fri 3/12 at 10 a.m.*

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Hilary Marsh explains the why, what, and how of content calendars and how to choose the best one for your organization. Member recruitment.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Over the last few decades, the biggest driver of non-dues revenue has been technological advancements. Technology has paved the way for innovative methods of generating non-dues revenue while providing significant value to your members. One of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right LMS.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. Another take on the young professional recruitment challenge comes from James Young of Product Community. The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.”

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JANUARY 26, 2024

TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. How can I help my organization be more data driven? Leadership development for young members. Ask Me Anything: Data Analytics What is data analytics?

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The following is a guest blog article originally published by Jeff Cobb of Tagoras, a leading expert in strategy, learning, marketing and technology to organizations in the business of lifelong learning. At Tagoras, a lot of technology selection work has been […]. The is Part 2 of a three-part series.

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