Delcor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. They must persuade staff to attend meetings, adopt technology, and become invested in the project. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure.

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Project Analysis Communications Team 97

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The road to implementing new technology can be a long one, but your organization can smoo th the way with business process mapping. Read our blog to learn everything you need to know about b usiness process mapping and prepare your association for implementation success. What is business process mapping?

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Process Software Tips Analysis 133

.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lately, I’ve been writing about the importance of connecting technology to values and emotions. Data is the foundation for every technological initiative. In keeping with my views on technology and strategy, I urge.orgSource clients who are exploring data governance to put the focus on the users.

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Member Experience Guidelines Review Team 100

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

I love Lead Marvels’ curated list of association podcasts , but it’s missing two of my favorites: Leading Learning from Tagoras and Reboot IT from DelCor Technology Solutions. How are trends or technologies influencing your methods? RFP for an AMS. What are the primary challenges you encounter when measuring success? 1 CAE credit.

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Revenue Technology Content Strategy 265

Delcor

APRIL 5, 2019

WHAT 2 YEARS OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENTS REVEAL ABOUT ASSOCIATION IT: Infrastructure & Management. When we perform technology assessments for clients, we use our IT Maturity Model to gauge how effectively they’re managing IT across four domains: data, digital, infrastructure, and management. Infrastructure. Management.

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Technology Project System Review 45

MatrixG

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword—it’s a technological revolution transforming how we live, work, and innovate. Essentially, anyone can slap the label “AI-enabled” onto their product, even if it’s not using any true AI technologies. Which core AI technology is it built upon?

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 30, 2024

Association Laboratory invites association executives to take ten minutes to participate in Looking Forward Solutions , an annual trend analysis of strategies across association domains (membership, meetings, advocacy, etc.) They explain how associations can address these issues and meet the changing needs of industry professionals.

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Video Newsletter Content Revenue 212

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Good things happen when you have good relationships with technology partners. Learn about audit findings such as absent documentation, errors in the financial closing process, and common accounting errors within nonprofits. Project success stories. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. . More info/register. . 1 CAE credit.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 271

Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Document how the existing AMS holds your association back and prevents it from leveraging opportunities. What couldn’t your association do during the pandemic because of technology or data limitations related to the AMS? You’ll have to schedule the new AMS implementation around other projects so find out if they have a technology plan.

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Software Leadership Project System 170

WBT Systems

MARCH 13, 2018

They stay on top of online learning trends and are familiar with learning systems and other association technology. Consultants draw on their deep experience to ensure you get the right technology for your existing and future needs. How LMS Consultants Help with Requirements Analysis.

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LMS Learning Management System Proposal Blended Learning 166

WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Document what you learn. Document any missed opportunities because of your system’s limited functionality. What could they do if you had better technology? Do a cost-benefit analysis of implementing a new LMS versus staying with the status quo. Analyze the existing situation. How is it negatively impacting learners?

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LMS How To Learning Management System Project 161

WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. This process—the discussions and decisions—is the most important part of any technology selection. Requirements analysis meetings. Documenting LMS requirements.

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LMS How To Learning Management System System 166

Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture. As Sheri Jacobs and Lisa Boylan say, AI policies “serve as essential guardrails, guiding associations on how to manage and harness the power of AI technology effectively.” AI usage policy. Marketing benchmarks. 1 CAE credit.

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Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

Association Success

APRIL 3, 2017

Working virtually can mean anything from accessing technology that allows you to work when you’re not in the office to running a company without a physical location. What’s important is to understand the logistics of preparing to go virtual, which includes change management, technology solutions, organizing systems, and policies.

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How To System Analysis Team 108

Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The documents inform the board about vital association work, keeping them informed on strategic growth in relation to your mission and goals. Similarly, with the use of predictive analysis from Nimble AMS , you can see which members have a lower chance of renewing their memberships. Download now.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Whether your association has just recently penned a new strategic plan or you’re three or more years into a long-term strategic planning cycle (however impractical that may be given today’s environment), do me a favor and locate this document. Professional Development. Conference.

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Membersuite

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Over the past ten years, an overwhelming number of new products have entered the association management software (AMS) and membership management software (MMS) markets, causing more confusion for associations trying to make smart technology investments. Review and document all your processes so you know what the new software must do.

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Membership Management Software Association Management Price 117

GrowthZone

AUGUST 7, 2018

You know there are huge benefits to utilizing technology and implanting an all-in-one management tool but convincing the Board of Directors (or the decision-makers) to approve such a big purchase is a challenge. Cost: Provide a cost/benefit analysis that includes the next 3 -5 years for: Acquisition. Implementation. Maintenance.

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How To Software Analysis Cost 60

Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. Ernie Smith at Associations Now talks about three technology trends that associations should keep their eye on. Technology Trends Round Table 2019. Wed 1/16 at 3 p.m. More info/register.

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DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 276

Delcor

MARCH 15, 2019

A common pitfall for associations is investing in a new AMS simply because they think it’s time or they fall for some new cool technology. Usually when an AMS doesn’t live up to expectations, it’s because the requirements analysis process wasn’t thorough enough. They don’t go through a comprehensive requirements analysis.

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Software Association Management Proposal Project 99

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Skills gap theorists say that formal education isn’t preparing enough candidates for specialized high-skill, high-growth jobs such as data analysis, user experience design and software programming. But because they were printed paper documents, they were typically hidden from the world — tucked away in file drawers or framed on office walls.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

Higher Logic

JUNE 13, 2019

The analysis that goes along with these stats is worth a read and will help you wrap your mind around how organizations can use community to center themselves around their members or customers. 15% have no documented strategy. Technology changes (8%). Lower support costs (52%). Innovation (32%). Unrealistic expectations (8%).

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Strategy Report Team Cost 195

Achurch

AUGUST 9, 2023

The key: Get to know yourself better before reaching out DO whittle down your choices Don’t let analysis paralysis stop you To start: build a must-have list, understand your requirements, and ensure you have the support and budget within your organization. Some may be too underpowered and others too complex.

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Project System Team Analysis 83

Optimist Consulting

MARCH 27, 2016

SWOT analysis: Analysis of your organisation’s internal s trengths, w eaknesses and the external o pportunities and t hreats to your organisation. PESTEL analysis: Analysis of the external factors that impact your organisation, eg political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal.

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Strategy Marketing Analysis Social Media 100

Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 3, 2016

And indeed, fully half of the document is dedicated to laying out the case for action--from increasing student debt levels to increasing misalignment between what is being taught in post secondary education and what skill sets are sought by employers.

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Education Certificate System Analysis 124

WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Only after a thorough requirements analysis process will you have the information you need to create a really good LMS RFP. Doing your own research using a variety of methods: website review, calls, conversations with peers and technology vendors, and peer review sites like ReviewMyLMS. Documentation practices. References.

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Virtual

JANUARY 5, 2016

In the wake of a natural disaster affecting your technology alliance or association , you stand in the midst of the rubble that was once your business and wonder how in the world you will notify everyone and tell them that the organization and office no longer exist. Information Technology. Marketing and Communications.

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Massachusetts Team Committee Technology 100

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Assisting with the search for new learning technologies. Everything that goes into a learning business needs to be supported by staff, technology, and the external market. One example of a document that clients often want to receive is a business plan. Environmental Scan. Your current eLearning programming is underperforming.

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LMS Course Price Team 172

GrowthZone

MARCH 21, 2019

Example: When linking to or attaching documents to web pages, they must be in PDF file format. Get your copy of the Association SWOT Analysis Tip Sheet >> . Standards – Establish standards to guide copywriters and designers as well as ensuring consistency in both voice and design.

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Guidelines Maine Analysis System 97

Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

Learn how volunteer scenarios and training gap analysis can help your association identify the type of content you need to develop and offer to prepare chapter members for volunteering and leadership. Nir Eyal would like you to stop calling everyone “ addicted to technology.” I don’t think technology is to blame.

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Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

Associations Now

AUGUST 16, 2017

But looking back on it, a fitness tracker might have been helpful to document the experience. Two sessions on two completely different topics—an emerging technology (beacon sensors) and a members-choose membership model—got me thinking about the value of member footsteps and actions.

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Team Project Technology Analysis 88

Associations Now

JULY 25, 2016

The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center, an organization composed of car companies, released best practices for preventing and responding to hacks on connected cars. And so just recognizing where the technology is headed, we wanted to try and get out in front of the potential for cyber-related attacks on vehicles.”.

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Guidelines Analysis Technology Review 40

Associations Now

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

After its long-delayed release, the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership gave tech advocacy groups much to mull over, and their response to the document hinted at their strong skepticism about the negotiation process. Intellectual property-focused trade groups, however, were more accepting of TPP. ” Trade Groups More Welcoming. .

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.orgCommunity

APRIL 18, 2019

The product was an elegant document. The first modern concepts, such as the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, originated at Harvard Business School in the 1920s. The staff, the budget and the organization’s technology resources were not an integral part of the equation. Assess the Environment.

Strategy 40

Strategy Analysis Membership Management Leadership 40

.orgCommunity

APRIL 18, 2019

The product was an elegant document. The first modern concepts, such as the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis, originated at Harvard Business School in the 1920s. The staff, the budget and the organization’s technology resources were not an integral part of the equation. Assess the Environment.

Strategy 40

Strategy Analysis Membership Management Leadership 40

Nexus Marketing

MAY 17, 2024

Big-picture analysis How are we adapting our approach? Why AI Overviews are exciting The Google Search experience is rapidly evolving to keep up with changing technology and user habits and preferences—it’s just plain cool. Big-picture analysis of the SEO impacts of AI Overviews Will AI Overviews decrease clickthrough rates?

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Content System Analysis Resources 52

Associations Live

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Measure & Analysis Here is a helpful document on creating a digital strategy for non-profits - [link] Components of digital strategy are: online ads, web, social media, mobile, email, sear and a possible seven and eight are online communities and mapping. Creating a digital strategy for non-profits is a four-step process: 1.

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Communications Strategy Social Media Newsletter 40