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Grow the Human Skills: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

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In 2002, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills identified a set of qualities they consider most important for learning in the digital era. The 4Cs or critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication complement technology and will serve any organization well in competitive markets.

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Moderating Discussions in the Modern World

Association Adviser

One of the obvious advantages of online communication is the ability to get multiple perspectives on a topic and voice your opinion from time to time. There is one thing that all of these communications have in common. Check out these examples of moderated online discussions: The weekly #AssnChat occurs Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

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Kids Skate Free: Association-Managed Cause Marketing Campaign

SCD Group

Kids Skate Free represents a great example of a locally-initiated, association-managed cause marketing campaign that benefits a struggling industry. We wanted to jump on board, especially with the obesity statistics and get kids out of the house and active,” said RSA Communications Director Lynette Anacker.)

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Incorporating Text Polling at Your Next Live Event

Association Adviser

Here are some examples: Pre-presentation research poll: I send an email before the event to all attendees with a link to poll questions. As many of you know, Naylor conducts a comprehensive annual Association Communications Benchmarking Report for the association community. Results are announced at the session.

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15 Changes in the Learning Business Landscape

Leading Learning

Facebook (founded 2004), LinkedIn (2002), and Twitter (2006) were still in their infancy at the point when we founded Tagoras, and sites like Instagram (2010) and TikTok (2016) had yet to come along. The Spread of Social. The Growth of Mobile. I can’t remember the last time that happened.

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Lunchtime Links: What Roger Ebert Taught Us About Engagement

Associations Now

Even through sickness, Roger Ebert communicated with the world via social media—and gained a new audience through direct engagement. As we say goodbye to one of the best writers of our time, let’s reflect on his need for communication—something that defined him to a whole new generation of movie fans. I was correct.”

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Email Marketing Trends: What’s Hot in 2017

Associations Now

Long neglected as part of the communications conversation, emails have become more essential than ever in 2017. You pay for the ease of use that comes with Mailchimp and Campaign Monitor, for example. Building emails, as I’ve written before , is effectively like designing websites with technology only available before 2002.