WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

You can tell by the intensity of their conversation that getting the CAE credential is a transformative experience. The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 6, 2018

However, by focusing only on in-person event sponsorships, you miss an opportunity to build stronger partnerships with industry vendors through online learning sponsorships. An online learning sponsorship program offers more than insert a sponsor’s logo on a webinar slide or displaying their advertising in a sidebar.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. However, you don’t have the budget to hire instructional designers to develop courses. Here are some ways to build an online learning program with a limited budget. What did they need to learn to do their current job?

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Despite my penchant for learning, I was shocked to discover I had a fixed mindset. They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. How can you help them maintain ties and expand their network? Growth-mindset associations. Strategic reset.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Google’s new search ranking factor: core web vitals, a set of page experience metrics related to page speed, responsiveness and visual stability. Marketing copy. Event safety. Quick hits.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

If you ever hiked up a mountain without the help of a trail, you know how frustrating and, sometimes, dangerous it can be. A well-marked trail helps hikers get up a mountain efficiently and safely—and well-marked learning pathways helps learners achieve professional goals efficiently too.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 22, 2021

Amanda Kaiser, Member Engagement Specialist at Kaiser Insights LLC, and Arianna Rehak, CEO and Co-Founder at Matchbox Virtual Media, have cooked up a fantastic-looking experience during which you can learn how to radically strengthen your virtual events by offering meaningful, quality networking opportunities for members and attendees.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Billhighway explains how some association chapters are engaging early-career members. At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. Virtual conference sponsors. How to read more books.

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MARCH 19, 2021

If you can’t afford the books you need for the CAE exam or if you have CAE books lying around that you no longer need, check out the ASAE Collaborate CAE Book Exchange launched by Cecilia Sepp, CAE. At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself.

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MAY 12, 2023

I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Learning business. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Membership tiers.

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MAY 21, 2021

Niche conferences. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup. Conference design. He suggests five changes to conference design that are long overdue. Mary Cahalane at Hands On Fundraising interviewed Francesco Ambrogetti about his book, Hooked on a Feeling.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

How companies measure sponsorship success. Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Learning design. Sponsor survey.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

I continue to learn new things about the “bones” of an AMS, a technology I thought I knew enough about but apparently didn’t. Dan Hickey at DelCor Technology Solutions explains how to avoid application sprawl by taking a strategic approach to Office 365. How ridiculous, taking away something that can transform a person—reading.

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MAY 5, 2023

Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. Amanda Kaiser describes how virtual connections can ease attendees’ anxiety about going to in-person events. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture? AMS requirements.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 5, 2020

I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. You’d be astounded at how many reading lists you can find once you start looking but these two struck a chord with me. This tweet summed it up for me. It’s been hard to focus.

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Reid All About it

MAY 8, 2020

If you have student chapters, WBT Systems shares some ideas for creating a virtual fraternal or student chapter experience. However, if you’re planning a virtual event, Jess Sousa explains why online events are (usually) boring and how to make them better. Virtual conference networking. Digital learning experiments.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

Teri Carden—founder of ReviewMyAMS and AMS Fest—is bringing both groups together for a day of learning and sharing on September 23, plus some fun, of course, the night before. Online learning programs. If you’re looking for a low-budget way to start an online learning program at your association, WBT Systems has the answer.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

There are countless articles describing how we need to change the way we deliver learning to attract and engage millennial learners, but many of these articles seem to forget that organizations must deliver learning to learners across multiple generational groups. Do millennial learners prefer different types of training?

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Consider topics such as: How to prepare for an interview. How to prepare for a networking event. Student loan debt isn’t their only problem, credit card debt is a huge burden too. The state of millennial membership. Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget.

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JUNE 11, 2021

If members are burnt out on virtual everything, how do you convince them to make time for online education? Christi shared lessons learned so far, including five prerequisites for a chapter benchmarking project. She explains how for-profits are using membership strategies to develop customer loyalty. Make time for microlearning.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

True to their mission, their first one is “make space for learning,” but some of the others might surprise you. Employee experience. How’s the volunteer experience at your association? Until now, I didn’t realize how much time I spent over the holidays this year with Ina Garten. Invest in you. Reflection questions.

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APRIL 1, 2022

WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. Career changers.

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JULY 23, 2021

If you are interested in the current trends in charging for webinar registrations and sponsorships, I urge you (or the person at your organization who knows your webinars best) to participate in a Leading Learning/Tagoras survey , which closes tonight. Mixed-age learning programs. Webinar pricing/sponsorships. Eye-opening. Quick hits.

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JULY 9, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Training programs. The training of frontline (public-facing) employees has traditionally been the purview of a company’s HR department or, as with alcohol service training, for example, outsourced to a for-profit specializing in that niche. Order and change.

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MARCH 27, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… The Virtual Conferences Survey from Tagoras comes at an opportune time since virtual events are on everyone’s mind. It’s an opportunity, she says, to rethink how you serve members. Think of it as your good deed for the day.

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JUNE 21, 2019

Are you having a hard time convincing your association’s “old-school” classroom instructors to give online learning a chance? Fíonta explains the value-based design approach to improving user experience. A house full of books—whether they’re read or not—enhances intellectual capacity and literary habits.

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EventMobi: Association Events

JUNE 26, 2023

Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. Here are 24 association member engagement strategies to explore for your organization, plus 6 tips for how to increase member engagement. What is Member Engagement? The solution?

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Blue Sky eLearn

JULY 24, 2019

For an association, hosting events like conferences, networking meetups, and learning sessions is an effective way to bring people who share a common goal or passion together. There’s a lot riding on your association’s next event, so how can you get the most out of it? . Repurposing Conference Content. Process payments.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

An effective online learning marketing plan has three phases. If one thing is certain about the future, it’s the increasing number of competitors in the lifelong learning space. Colleges and universities have also identified the lifelong learning market as a promising source of new revenue. So how do you compete?

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Disciple Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It’s a space where like-minded people can exchange ideas and grow together, making the experience truly reciprocal. Unlike one-time transactions, members contribute recurring fees—monthly, quarterly, or annually—for continued access to the community and its resources. Let’s embark on this journey together.

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Membersuite

APRIL 6, 2022

These last two years, it’s become really obvious to me how much people value connection and community as a membership benefit. Despite Zoom fatigue, when members can talk shop with peers, they jump at the chance. ASAE’s Membership Mondays are a good example. The Need for Connection Is Still Strong—and Growing.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 6, 2017

The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. But there are challenges, too.

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Journalism is emphasizing reader experience as a key to boosting revenue. Here’s what associations can learn. As journalism’s business model continues to shift to digital content channels, including social platforms, it increasingly emphasizes subscriptions to drive revenue—similar to how associations rely on members.

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Protech

JUNE 13, 2023

Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates. Not only will this increase your organization’s overall efficiency, but it could also lead to more positive member experiences and higher retention rates.

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Leading Learning

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The safety regulations of the pandemic required many of us to adapt to remote work and digital engagements, which included virtual meetings and conferences. For some associations, in-person conferences, large gatherings, or major events require a great deal of logistical coordination that could be lessened by going virtual.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 3, 2023

Self-assessments reveal where you need to improve your skills and what you need to learn. WBT Systems shares several association examples of self-assessment tools and programs for choosing a career path or course of study, preparing for a certification exam, or improving business practices and policies. Sponsorships. Self-mastery.

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