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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6 In support of its Future of Learning initiative, the AICPA launched a digital badge program in April 2016. The EDUCAUSE badge program includes the following categories of engagement: Community Service, Leadership Development, Communications, Awards and Subject Matter.

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How Online Communities Help Teams Build a Culture of Collaboration

Higher Logic

Since everyone can have access to the same discussions, documents and resource library, online communities give each team member the space to do what they do best while remaining mindful of what the other members are doing. Leadership. Help Collaboration Thrive. Online communities are incredibly effective at fostering collaboration.

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8 Must-Read Newsletters for Association Leaders

Elevating Engagement

Fresh off of her recently published book, Elevating Engagement , Kaiser draws upon her experience as an association leader to offer expertise on engagement strategies , member experiences , leadership growth , event planning , and more. A selection of articles featured in the Elevating Engagement newsletter: Are You Time Starved?

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Building Buy-In for an Online Community at Your Association

Higher Logic

Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Learn more below.

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CXPA Elevates the Customer Experience with Community

Higher Logic

And as for the resource library, there are already hundreds of content items available for members to see and download. It was a good fit and a refreshing experience to complete the redesign in time for the Insight Exchange conference in May 2016. The entire forum is member-driven and member-monitored. CXPA's top community stats.

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Lose the PPT Template

Velvet Chainsaw

Once you embrace the reality that we are all visual learners, it’s important that your leadership model this in their presentations. Create a library of exceptional slide presentations to point presenters to as a best practice. Do you trust your speakers or does your organization require advance approval of all slide decks?

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A Kick-Ass Community Manager Q&A

Higher Logic

Matthew Coffindaffer , CAE, Manager, Volunteer Relations, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE). But members are all busy with their days, which are more like a public library. Set those expectations— are we creating our public library? We hope it’s a kick-ass thing for 2016. What does 2016 look like?