Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology 2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years,” Cobb and Steele said. “To

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Associations Now

MARCH 8, 2023

What’s the Strategy? According to a 2014 article from Harvard Business Review , there are signs that CQ can help lead to better decision making: First, individuals with higher CQ are generally more tolerant of ambiguity. Accordingly, leaders need to get in a curious mindset themselves. Why Is It Effective?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 10, 2014

The only reason that conference education sessions exist is to drive a business’ outcomes. Ok, sure some conference education sessions exist for personal development, hobbies or pleasure. Yet, in many cases, the business, meaning an attendees’ employer and business, is the primary customer of a conference’s education.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

But I want to foster discussion on Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey , the results of which it released on April 7. And only 11 percent of respondents thought 2014 would be easier. Other strategies: cutting funds and changing the business model. What do you think of the survey findings?

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Today’s seniors are healthier, better educated, and more productive than ever.”. Life expectancy increased to 76 for men and 81 for women in 2014. To prepare your association and professional development strategy for an aging workforce and, therefore, an aging membership, you need to know what’s going on in your industry.

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Associations Now

JUNE 20, 2016

The $70 million price tag is steep—all the more reason for there to be a smart strategy behind it. Also, one of the key people leading the move was battling cancer in the midst of it—we’ll get to that, and there’s a strategy lesson in that as well. Not that the decision was frictionless. He’s now in remission.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2015

We equate telling from the stage with audience education. Most of our conference education mimics our traditional higher education model. The majority of higher education institutions were developed as research institutions in the early and mid 19th century. Two Additional Faulty Conference Education Assumptions.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Should your association implement a strategy around it? 36.8 % Percentage of associations that offer technology-enabled learning that also provide a mobile version for some of their learning content, according to Tagoras’ “Association Learning +Technology 2014″ report. Out of the 200 respondents to that survey, 88.7

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GlowGlobally

APRIL 29, 2014

This half-day workshop is part of the Association Forum of Chicagoland education portfolio for 2014, and it is presented in association with Emirates Airlines and the Dubai Convention Bureau. For deeper background on the subject of “rethinking membership engagement” please read this earlier post from Nikki Walker.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. Tied for second place were “to be seen as offering cutting-edge technology for members” and “to support an overall strategy to deliver more services online.” Tell us about it.

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Association Adviser

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Defining marketing goals for 2014 and developing specific, measurable objectives allow you to measure your growth and adjust future marketing strategies throughout the year based on the data because you will know what is – and what is not -working. Effective SEO begins with strategy and data. 31% 18-29 19% 30-49. Wordtracker.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

This month’s guest blog post is by Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC , who will be speaking at ASAE’s Technology Conference and Expo. Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC. Use of technology in association education should be based on learning goals and objectives.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As an association education professional, you too can buck tradition by searching for hidden treasures of content and delivering them to your members. Curation As The Lay Of The Education Land. So, where is that mysterious X that marks the spot where the education treasure is buried? The Pirate Spirit. It starts with curation.

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Associations Now

MARCH 5, 2015

Other functional areas where many nonprofits expect growth include program management and support roles (38 percent), fundraising and development (33 percent), and education and community outreach (30 percent). At the heart of many recruitment and retention challenges is a lack of formal strategies around these practices.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

While associations have made headway in navigating communication chaos, only 6 percent of the more than 700 associations surveyed reported they have a fully integrated communications strategy. Perhaps more problematic, however, is that very few associations employ social, mobile or video strategy. If people opt out, find out why.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2017

Especially since it’s the most dominant form of conference education. Here is one of the primary challenges with improving conference education. Most college professors—and conference presenters—spend little to no time understanding effective teaching and learning strategies. They promoted learner-focused education.

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YourMembership

JULY 27, 2015

Trends in adult learning all point to online learning as preferred choice for continuing education and certification for professionals. Their aggressive move into the job board market in 2014 and now e-Learning with the purchase of Lynda.com should now have your attention. Standing pat is no longer an option.

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Association Success

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

It’s a good sign - and high time diversity became part of your organizational strategy. The American Society of Association Executives has tools to help develop, implement and execute a strategy to get all cultures involved in your association. It is a sensitive issue and requires constant attention and strategy.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 18, 2016

Connecting to everyone in a voice and format that is educational, insightful and fun requires strategies and techniques that leverage individual contributions without compromising big picture goals and objectives. The answer will influence your tactics and strategies to achieve high engagement.

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Potomac Core

JUNE 27, 2017

The customary approach for associations is to seek out knowledge experts and then “ push ” that person’s knowledge out to the masses via educational programs, newsletters, and journals. The “push” and “pull” doctrine can also be utilized as a strategy to help identify and respond to industry disruptors. Compelling Member Engagemen t.

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Higher Logic

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Clinical laboratorians from across the globe engage with each other on topics such as clinical guidelines and best practices for patient care, allowing them to both further their professional education and network with their peers. Ensuring that Link is woven into the marketing calendar and strategy. Highlights. Highlights.

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Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2016

As part of that adoption, they wrote their own Governance Policy, which attempted to spell out, as clearly as possible, the differing roles between the Board and the staff executive when it came to strategy and execution. Strategic Priority: Build and connect our members to an educated fluid power workforce.

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GlowGlobally

DECEMBER 3, 2014

As we wrap up 2014, we complete our “subscriber-requested” three part China series with an indepth overview of the China healthcare market. CME Education Overview and Differences in China. Education Market & Bus Planning MegaTrends & Research Product Mgmt' Overview of Healthcare Market Drivers and Its Trends.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s probably a source of some pretty big headaches, because it’s another way that you’re losing control over your top-down strategy. The solution to the Swiss cheese problem of “shadow IT” is often to educate users and get analytics on how apps are actually being used in the office.

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Potomac Core

MAY 3, 2016

Its focused advocacy strategies are key components of achieving Association relevance despite market turbulence. As part of its 2014 Strategic Planning, TFI established an Industry Stewardship and Sustainability strategy. Industry Business Outcome Advocacy. By driving fertilizer industry outcomes.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 13, 2014

Do your conference’s education efforts result in the living dead or do they create life-transforming moments? You have three opportunities to attend the full presentation: PCMA Convening Leaders session on January 15, 2014 at 10:30 am, EST in Boston, MS. Live stream of January 15 , 2014 10:30 am EST session.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Jane Balek has seen those challenges firsthand, running foundations at the National Association for Music Education and the School Nutrition Association. Put strategy first. But that doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Balek shared a four tips on what gets a spinoff foundation running well.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This week YourMembership.com is “on the road” in Tempe, Arizona attending the 2014 AMC Institute Annual Meeting. Younger members, especially millennials, have experienced technology as a key component of their entire education experiences, have expectations that will put pressure on associations not investing in current technology.

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Ungrated

JUNE 23, 2021

At CAI, we feel honored and humbled to educate, support, and advocate for the millions of people living and working in community associations. CAI has earned at least one EXCEL Award nearly every year for the past 15 years and received four awards in both 2017 and 2014. We believe our content is king.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 5, 2014

Event Marketer Magazine recently published the 2014 Event Measurement Report which outlines why measurement matters. A Metric Strategy. Rarely do conference hosts and organizers take the time to create a data strategy for quality improvement. It’s not a one and done strategy. And that strategy starts with you!

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Associations Now

AUGUST 11, 2014

So we’re about two-thirds of the way through the 2014 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville. ChatterBachs) August 10, 2014. — Willis Turner CAE (@willisturner) August 10, 2014. — Trina Cody (@tcody84) August 10, 2014. . — Trina Cody (@tcody84) August 10, 2014. link] #asae14 LS2.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 6, 2019

Social media is an important part of any organizational strategy. We’re here to help you make the best-educated decision for your organization’s needs. Editor's note: This post was originally published by Joshua Paul in June 2014 and has since been refreshed to make sure we're bringing you the latest and greatest. We think so.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Education and networking are two benefits of conference attendance and association membership. Yet, education is being disrupted in major ways. When employees spend too much time in education offerings that do not translate into increased performance and productivity, it is learning scrap.

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Associations Now

APRIL 30, 2014

Plus: Expand your educational offerings by borrowing strategies from corporate training departments. — Ray Hansen (@rayhansen) April 30, 2014. — Sarah Lugo (@SarahLugo) April 30, 2014. How do you induce creativity when your back is against the wall? Inspire me! Brain boosters: Stuck in a content-creation rut?

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Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2017

A new section of AMDA–The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine will provide education, practice management models, and an advocacy voice for the expanding roster of professionals who work in long-term care settings. Another goal is advocacy.

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Associations Now

MARCH 20, 2014

While many nonprofits are planning to hire new staff in 2014, the sector is largely lacking when it comes to implementing formal recruitment strategies, according to a new study. Despite its growing popularity among respondents, 89 percent reported not having a strategy for this type of recruitment.

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