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Getting Married to Membership May Require Engagement First

Idea Architects

With many companies and nonprofits offering some degree of value under a freemium model , potential members and customers may only be more likely to invest in the cost of membership only after becoming involved in some of the benefits of joining organization. Nov 2005 (1). Oct 2005 (1). Sep 2005 (2). Aug 2005 (1).

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Your Conference Is Offering Learning Scrap That Is Not Even Worth Recycling

Velvet Chainsaw

Alarming Learning Budget Data Several data points from the Association for Talent Development’s (ATD) 2013 State of the Industry report puts Masie’s comments into context: The average direct expense per employee per year for professional development is $1,195 (down from $1,600 in 2005). 61% of learning expenses are spent internally.

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Moving From Free Rider to Engaged Member

Associations Now

The Senior Executives Association, which dedicates itself to serving federal leaders, is refocusing its membership strategy. He became a member in 1999 and joined the board of directors in 2005, eventually becoming chair in 2012. The group is hoping a tiered membership model will help to recruit the next generation of civil servants.

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