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What I’m Reading

Spark Consulting

Associations Now looks at what’s in and out for associations in 2014. ” Should you focus on systems rather than goals ? HR trends for 2014 (to me, these read more like pipe dreams than things that are actually likely to happen, but what do I know?). Associations Now shares some tech goals for 2014.

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Goodbye e-learning

Aaron Wolowiec

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! Use a learning content management system (LCMS). Or perhaps smaller associations can establish a YouTube channel and provide “tips of the day.” (By

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Existing Technology: Between learning management systems (LMS), association management systems (AMSs) and social media, many associations have a robust technology ecosystem in place to support rapidly changing skills-based training and digital badges. EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014. Conclusion.

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New Report Offers Tips on Increasing Membership and Engagement

Associations Now

Almost 60 percent of associations saw their membership grow in 2013, according to the newly released “ 2014 Member Engagement and Performance Survey ” from Advanced Solutions International (ASI). released similar research findings from its 2014 “Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report.” Early last month, Marketing General, Inc.,

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Do Your e-Learning Efforts Match Up with Your Members’ Needs and Expectations?

YourMembership

And while there wasn’t a specific session on Learning Management Systems , I heard from a number of association executives asking questions about LMS’s and what they need do be doing for their associations regarding this technology. While it is true that the cost to implement and maintain an LMS has decreased, every dollar still counts.

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How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development

WBT Systems

According to the 2014 Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement survey of the Society for Human Resource Management, 40 percent of employees rated job-specific training as “very important” to their satisfaction, and 36 percent rated professional development the same way. Employers with this mindset have it backwards. Do your research.

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Association Brain Food: 10.6.23

Reid All About it

The writing has been on the wall for a long time—follow the link in the story to the 2014 memo written by a former ED. Join other PAR members as we share forecasting metrics and tips on how to include internal colleagues and departments in the process. The organization’s outgoing treasurer describes the financial situation as “dire.”

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