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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.10.17

Reid All About it

Rather than robots thwarting personal interactions, AI technologies could prove integral to keeping our interactions with members valuable and relevant.”. I took some time off on Tuesday to attend a few sessions of SURGE 2017, a virtual summit for the association community. post picks up the relevancy message. 10 CAE credits.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

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million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in December 2016 there were 5.6

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The Association That’s Helping to Build the Future of Exoskeletons

Associations Now

Such technology is innovative and potentially game-changing in fields like construction, medicine, and manufacturing, but a lack of comprehensive standards has limited its reach. The association is accepting proposals through July 29 to help support the creation of a hub for the center of excellence.

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Internet Companies Unveil UK-U.S. Trade White Paper As They Call For ‘Best-In-Class’ Digital Trade Provisions

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an increase of 56 percent from 2006 to 2017. . and the UK lead the world in digital technology and this trade agreement should include policies that will bolster that success. Innovation oriented copyright. now exports $48.8 billion (£39 billion) in digital services to the UK, an increase of 52 percent from 2006 to 2018.

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Friday Buzz: Stop Burnout Before It Happens

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Also: Create a culture of innovation. The authors embrace the latest health and wellness advice by proposing the use of standing desks to prevent too much sitting. Organization Innovation. Can you plan for #innovation ? — Sarah Sain (@ssain7) January 26, 2017. Here are a few ways to prevent it. I think so!

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.10.17

Reid All About it

Join the first session of #CAEvolve with a Lunch & Learn about membership development, use of technology, and marketing automation. 2017: A Year of Disruption. Gain a better understanding of the economic environment and how structural changes will have an impact in 2017 and beyond. Host: Community IT Innovators.

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Destination Destiny: Finding the Best Match for Your Meeting

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If that niche relates to your membership, then you can tap into it to keep your members informed about the latest front in the ongoing technology revolution. In fact, the government of Quebec just invested $100 million to encourage research and innovation in the field.