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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. Sometimes called digital credentials or micro-credentials, digital badges are a graphical representation of competencies earned through learning. It’s different now.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.11.19

Reid All About it

WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. Even though WBT is a learning management system (LMS) provider, not one of the trends and opportunities they highlight is about technology. I also like perusing posts on 2019 trends. More info/register. Host: Impexium.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.21.17

Reid All About it

Subscribe to his blog to get the latest news, including his analysis of the deal, player by player. Switching focus now: are you getting the most from your investment in your learning management system (LMS)? By the way, do you listen to the Leading Learning podcast ? Thu 4/27 at 1 p.m.

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Focus on Millennial Learners to Benefit Members of All Ages

WBT Systems

A poll of Association Adviser readers published this week seems to suggest that there might be a difference in preference for how learning is delivered among association members. Provide experiential and exploratory learning opportunities. Make your teaching relevant.

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How to develop your association’s strategy for an engaging member experience

Nimble AMS

One section of the study pulls together multiple data points for a gap analysis around member benefits. Some ideas: Regularly read their comments on social media and your online community. The Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study suggests associations have work to do in this area.

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From Idea into Reality: 8 Steps to Start an Association

MemberClicks

Break-even analysis and business ratios – Outlines your fixed costs relative to your profit to give insight into your revenue and potential costs against your growth and profits. Further Reading: 20+ Stand-Out Association Management Software Options What is an AMS?

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Association Advocacy Thrives in ‘Fake News’ Era

Association Adviser

Reading “fake news” is even more interesting, particularly on social media where passionate individuals often hide behind a left- or right-wing moniker and feel emboldened enough to spat about a blog or not-so-reputable news site. An intense social media volley ensues until the real news is buried among insults and exaggerations.

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