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2016 Benchmarking Study Reveals Association Communication Hurdles Remain

Association Adviser

We want to learn what associations are doing differently and better, what resources are being utilized to engage members and whether communication tools are being monetized to their fullest degree. Online career centers and Twitter jumped from ranking 13 and 14 in 2015 to tie for the seventh-most-valuable communication channel in 2016.

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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 2

Delcor

Why IT Projects Fail Lack of Leadership When projects run into trouble, the project team and stakeholders lose confidence in the project manager and the project’s ultimate success. Staff must understand how the new system will benefit them as users, improve the member experience, and help the organization achieve its goals.

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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. Objection 1: Price.

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How to Start a Mentoring Program People Want to Participate In

Higher Logic

But introducing a key member benefit like mentorship can help you engage your members throughout their member journey and increase renewals. Get Buy-In from Leadership. Get Buy-In from Leadership. We've got five tips to help you be successful in starting a mentoring program. Create a Framework.

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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 1

Delcor

They must let staff know about anticipated changes in responsibilities, workflow, reports, and the member experience. Without the leadership and guidance of a business analyst, no one on the team knows how to develop a plan to analyze requirements, verify them, and get stakeholders to prioritize them.

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A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight

.orgSource

Here are a few examples of how live chat supports more positive member experiences. Members with technical questions can get documented responses quickly. Luxury brand Burberry launched its chatbot back in 2016. The post A New Power Couple—Humans Plus Bots Deliver Member Delight appeared first on.orgSource.

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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. Here Are a Few Ideas for You How Do You React to Negative Public Feedback?