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New data: Volunteerism at an all-time low

Aaron Wolowiec

This figure is the lowest since the bureau started the survey in 2002. In addition, Millennials thrive on cross-mentoring with older volunteers, especially when it comes to technology, said Elizabeth Engel , CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting, LLC. You can ask people to rate an article or comment on a blog post.

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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

In an article I wrote in June 2002 for Associations Now , I encouraged readers to take a break from the daily firefighting we’ve come to expect and instead approach tasks with more reflection, strategy and collaboration. We’re likely all feeling the pressures of time, competition, money and technology.

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Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event

Association Adviser

As this video explains , high-performing organizations are always looking for ways to incorporate technology for the sake of evolution and better execution. Text polling could be one such technology that makes sense for helping you grow engagement at your events. I have the most experience with PollEverywhere.com. Words of advice.

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Moderating Discussions in the Modern World

Association Adviser

Posting and reading the comments at the bottom of the article is sometimes the best part of the story. Society can’t live without technology and online communications, but don’t forget the most important part of the conversation: YOU. Blogs and websites. Heather Williams’ Twitter profile. Conclusion.

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Thinking and thriving

Aaron Wolowiec

After serving as an association executive for more than 10 years, De Cagna launched his company in 2002 to challenge association boards, CEOs and executives to build their organizations to thrive in an uncertain future. From what I gather, he’s perhaps one of the most respected experts on new thinking. A: Indirectly I suppose.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

During those 15 years, we’ve worked with a lot of organizations, done a lot of research, published hundreds of articles and podcasts along with numerous reports , hosted more than a hundred Webinars , and run multiple events , online and off. The Spread of Social. See this ReviewMyLMS post for more on the cost to create e-learning.

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Email Marketing Trends: What’s Hot in 2017

Associations Now

A recent article in Digiday underlines this point pretty well. A number of major media outlets, finding the process of making emails cumbersome and limited as far as data goes, have invested in significant amounts of technology. Think popups at the bottom of articles, stuff like that.)