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JANUARY 28, 2022

Still waiting for the new normal? Why not offer leadership training to volunteers who show an interest in taking on new responsibilities so you can fill the pipeline? I love trying new recipes, but sometimes I just want to zone out in the kitchen and make quick work of dinner, like blackened fillets of vermillion snapper.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. New association event. If you’re feeling nostalgic about ASAE TEC, a new online event, People Powering Tech on December 14 from 10:30 a.m.

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MatrixG

MAY 1, 2024

If you want to read about the first 10 years at Matrix Group, here’s a blog post I wrote back in 2009 ! So how do we stay relevant and continue to partner with our clients to create new services and amazing journeys for their members? Although I love to take photos and videos, I’m not actually one to spend a lot of time looking back.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

I love #1 and #4 so much—how can you do something similar? Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker ). You may reconsider buying supermarket chicken after reading this because you’ll understand the price paid by those who prepare it for you. Virtual conference FOMO. Burning Man FOMO. A true LOL. Eddy Torigoe, My Modern Met ).

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

But then it turned into something embarrassing. Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, introduced a new vehicle concept called “Cybertruck” at a media event Thursday evening, and in the midst of it, he made a bold claim that the armored windows of the vehicle were “bulletproof.” A few ideas: Preparation is key. I don’t know why.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2018

Steven Johnson in The New York Times says, Bitcoin “may well turn out to be a genuinely revolutionary breakthrough and at the same time a colossal failure as a currency.” His article is well worth your time because it explains how this “mania for cryptocurrency could wind up building something much more important than wealth.”.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Billhighway explains how to identify bright spots —chapters that are achieving success by doing something different, something others chapters can replicate. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare all kinds of fish.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

If you’re seeing lots of movement in your industry—members losing jobs, employers hiring for new positions—consider hosting a virtual job fair. Thinking about trying something new? First figure out if you have “wantivation” or “motivation” for your new idea. The future of work. Virtual job fairs. What a smart idea.

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Higher Logic

JULY 5, 2016

If your community is new, these lulls might surprise you and look like the beginning of a bad trend. But you can lure them in with something fun, like a GIF Party thread (one of the most popular discussions on our Higher Logic Users Group) or a “Post Your Pet” discussion. It’s that time of year again. What’s happening?

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2018

It’s a practical skill that new research reveals has a direct neurological link to greater creativity, empathy, and optimism. Are you prepared for it? Or will you need to learn new skills? But every association has a distinct audience who may behave differently than how trend-spotters predict. Procrastinate more. Exercise less.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

There has never been a better day in the whole history of the world to invent something. I get it—limited resources, too many priorities, a sense of overwhelm and the old not making room for the new (you interpret that however you wish). Maybe you’ve seen them speak at a conference or webinar, read their blogs or even worked with them.

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Jamie Notter

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The keynote I did in San Diego last week covered both Millennials and workplace culture, and as I was preparing for it, I realized that Millennials have now been in the workforce for more than 15 years. But just this week I saw that a new phrase has been trending: “ OK Boomer.” Older Millennials didn’t tend to take that approach.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 1, 2022

Impexium dispels some myths you’ve heard and worries you may have about getting a new AMS. With all the job- and career-hopping going on right now, it’s a good time for associations to extend their marketing and educational efforts to career changers. Online community potential. AMS landscape. Go on and subscribe. Data security. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Lowell Aplebaum, FASAE, CAE, explains why boards should be happy with majority votes and not try to achieve unanimity. Chapter leaders are busy volunteers trying to juggle their personal, professional and chapter responsibilities. Board unanimity. Chapter event/website tech. Software requirements. Virtual event sponsor benefits.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 25, 2021

Dana Freker Doody at Trade Show News Network suggests how to solve their biggest gripe: not enough real engagement with show attendees. If you’re a home cook, check out the irregularly published In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community….

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Reid All About it

MAY 1, 2020

WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors. So, I’m sorry or you’re welcome, whichever one applies. Virtual worlds for association events. Virtual presenters. Virtual conference session formats.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Event design.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Subscribe to Blog via Email. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The next decade. Extroverts working remotely. Some people really do miss the office—extroverts. Quick hits.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 4, 2022

By the way, he’s worth a subscribe. Useful learning. WBT Systems introduces us to action mapping , an instructional design method developed by Cathy Moore to “save the world from boring instruction.” The focus is on activities that help learners practice the skills they need to improve job performance. Career wellness. SEO advantage.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… #ASAE20. I took three days off this week to dedicate my time to ASAE’s Virtual Annual Meeting aka #asae20. Originally, the registration was about $600. A few other notes… Interview sessions are much more engaging than talking head sessions.

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Eric Lanke

JUNE 26, 2017

For those who wonder when I find the time to write my blog posts, airplane rides are great for my output. I just finished re-reviewing the report I've prepared and will give to the board. My summary comment on the whole package goes something like this: We've had a very successful year. And my report attempts to do exactly that.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

If you aren’t customizing content for different segments (for example, new members vs. mid-career members), then you could be overloading your audience with content that simply doesn’t resonate with them. [Personalized content customized to their interests!]. ?? Where do they want it? When do they want it? [.Yesterday.]. Yesterday.].

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

Because of new safety-related expenses for in-person events, your old event budget templates are of no use to you now. Level up with these 15 association marketing resources—books, podcasts and blogs. If you’re a home cook, check out the irregularly published In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. Event budgets.

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APRIL 14, 2023

If you want to kick your association out of the box in which it finds comfort, give these extreme brainstorming questions from WBT Systems a try. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Marketing automation. Abstract/conference management. CMS/website RFP.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog. I bet you miss chatting with colleagues. Quick hits.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Organizations are often aware that they need to evolve, but knowing is only the first step, points out Amanda Kaiser on the Smooth the Path blog. Knowing that disruption is coming and that flexible, agile innovation is the path toward stability is different than doing something about it,” she says. Approve a small discretionary budget.

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Virtual

MAY 10, 2016

But the reality is that with a little thought and preparation, anyone—and I do mean anyone—can do a lot better. Think about what you’re trying to do with the presentation: Are you trying to explain something? Are you trying to persuade? I recently blogged about lessons from watching Bruce Springsteen.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 2, 2023

Our family has several New Year’s rituals, including a nature hike. In fact, there is a lab at Stanford that studies workplace rituals and a book, “ Rituals at Work ,” devoted to the topic) For over twenty-five years, I have implemented a number of rituals that help me prepare for the year ahead.

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Association Leaders

JUNE 22, 2011

As a result, whenever I have the chance to learn something new about planning, I take the opportunity. Recently, I read a Harvard Business Review blog titled, “Making Your Strategy More Relevant” by Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi of Booz & Company.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 4, 2017

Living apart from family is tough, especially with one brother on the west coast and the other on the east coast, so I try to take advantage of every opportunity to see them together. Aptify explains how to get buy-in for your great new idea by understanding and leveraging the psychology of change. I’d love to hear yours. 1 CMP credit.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

New players in the online learning market are bringing fresh ideas to online course development and marketing. They’re making millions of dollars in revenue, so they’re doing something right, for example, knowing how to validate an online course idea. Prepare for the Course Validation Process. No demand, no students.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

She says you can prevent that by giving attendees something to do. meetings: one that’s online, one that’s in-person, and then an extra portion that comes from trying to mash them both together.” ASI invites you to participate in their 7th annual benchmark survey on membership performance. High-performing committees. Get on board!

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YourMembership

AUGUST 22, 2012

YourMembership.com Blog. Being afraid you’ll say/tweet the wrong thing, being afraid someone will trap you in verbal discourse, make you admit something you’re not prepared to admit or talk about — these fears can be very real for organizations trying to become more transparent. Partner Programs.

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Leading Learning

MARCH 16, 2022

Among factors figuring into workers’ decision to resign are low wages and new career goals. Credential holders often see increased earnings, and credentials can provide individuals entrée into new fields and professions. If you can provide something of value a learner can walk away with in a month or two, that’s a compelling offer.

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AvidXchange: Association Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

This live event, Tips & Tricks to Prepare for Year-End Close , will take place on September 21 at our new corporate campus located at the AvidXchange Music Factory. This live event, Tips & Tricks to Prepare for Year-End Close , will take place on September 21 at our new corporate campus located at the AvidXchange Music Factory.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

WBT Systems has been gathering insights over the last six months or so and shares their new ideas on this topic. His association made their website “a real megaphone for… members, bringing them awareness, recognition and even new business.” If you’re a home cook, check out the weekly In The Kitchen posts on my Grabbing the Gusto blog.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you use Creative Commons photos from Flickr for your blog, keep an eye on this developing story from Ernie Smith at Associations Now. It’s not too late to implement some of the advice provided by Fíonta on their blog. Been there!

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