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Connected in every way imaginable

Aaron Wolowiec

This month’s guest blog post is by Jessica Pettitt , a diversity expert, educator, speaker and consultant with Good Enough Now. I swam in the hallways of the Detroit Convention Center looking for the correct bus back to one of the many host hotels while trying to network, build business leads and learn about association trends.

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Motown magic continues to attract business

Aaron Wolowiec

Detroit’s Cobo Center. I’m sure I can speak for my fellow Michiganders: We’ve watched with heartbreak as Detroit, once the most prosperous city in the country, has struggled to financially support its declining population. A recent Detroit Free Press column by Tom Walsh piqued my interest for this blog.

Detroit 100
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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

Associations Now

At its conference, The Learning Resources Network emphasized the importance of “merging of old-school print-based marketing techniques with new-school media,” and the American Academy of Religion ’s meeting workshops gave attendees lessons in academic blogging, social media in the classroom, and web-based class projects.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: My Simple Business Blueprint

Idea Architects

I dont actively monitor current financial projections compared to the same time last year. I mean blueprint. ; ) The only hiccup I had while processing the list is sometimes the folks in charge of contracts can make it painful, but then they disappear during the project and you end up working with some pretty wonderful people.

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Effectively Training a Global Audience: What Works?

Leading Learning

We’ve noticed when associations are new to e-learning, it’s common for them to underestimate the complexity and number of moving parts involved in a project. She currently serves on the board of ATD Detroit. We work with a lot of different associations at Artisan E-Learning. The post Effectively Training a Global Audience: What Works?

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Leadership Limerick: The Whole.

Idea Architects

To help contribute to the success of a team, project, or organization, individuals must possess a clear understanding of their specific roles and how their efforts connect with others efforts, as well as contribute to the overall results. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Blog Archive. Blog Archive. Jul 2012 (11).

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Seen Elsewhere: Crowdsourcing.

Idea Architects

Every few months I share a few interesting websites, blogs, or publications from sources a bit off the beaten path of most volunteer or staff leaders. Learning 2011 Design Blog. This year, Masie shared almost 60 daily blog posts revealing the design decisions being made for the conference. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference.