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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. Why travel to a conference if most of the experience feels like an online meeting? Hear from AWS experts, customers, and startups who are innovating with data and generative AI today. Membership renewals.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8: Innovate. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. 8: Innovate.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. – Certification Administration Learn how to develop and implement a successful certification program, and how to assess and monitor the performance of certified individuals. 1 CAE credit.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. James Young at Product Community describes three fictitious associations on different tracks for the future —one’s traditional, one’s striving and one’s innovative. Hybrid work. Which is yours?

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

What you ultimately want is to be able to monetize the event,” said Michael Tatonetti , director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society. A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. This allows you to reach a larger audience.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system (DNS) and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Why Virtual Conferences Have Sticking Power. Guest: Patrick Bontinck. Tue 6/15 at 11 a.m.

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MAY 5, 2023

You’re indulging in a high-cost bad habit! Fri 5/5 at 10 a.m.* – Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle On the first Friday of each month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. Lunch costs are on your own. My immersion blender has earned its keep. 1 CAE credit. .

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AUGUST 7, 2020

But, this week, WBT Systems reveals the high career costs of working from home for Gen Z and millennials. They offer webinars, blog posts, and maybe even conferences to your members. Host: Adrian Segar, founder, Conferences That Work. Presenters: Michael Ryan, TEDx Global Partnerships, TED Conferences. More info/register.

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MAY 12, 2023

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. Lunch costs are on your own. Lunch costs are on your own. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar. Learning business. No plan, no progress. With podcasts, I’m like a ghost in the room.

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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Collaborative innovation. Event Tech Innovation Summit. Train-the-trainer. Guests: Reno Deschaine.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. Association education programs, whether providing conferences, online or offline training , blended programs, or a combination of approaches, are inherently social in nature. A valuable tool indeed.

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Freestone

MARCH 7, 2024

A Professional Development Day is an innovative way to keep members engaged with your learning program. Your continuing education program already likely offers several in-person and on-demand learning courses, annual conferences, and member events. You might consider scheduling an annual Professional Development Day!

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APRIL 16, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual & Hybrid Events: Customer Stories to Inspire Your 2021 Conference. You made quick decisions, relied on instinct, and tried new things, including taking your conferences virtual! Innovative Remote Workplace.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. The Data Bunch This groundbreaking virtual event brings together exceptional minds in data management, analytics, and innovation. The solution: “fewer, shorter, more interactive online meetings.” Gen Z careers.

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APRIL 5, 2024

She recaps a case study presented at the Innovation Summit about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ use of the blue ocean strategy to expand their certification tool into new markets. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. Gamification at events.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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MARCH 1, 2024

When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. It costs about the same as other digital advertising tactics. Learn about innovative solutions in content generation, inline editing, image creation, and AI-driven audio editing tools.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Boring conferences. Dean West at Association Laboratory bemoans the state of association conferences because “nothing is different” despite associations knowing the same ol’ same ol’ is boring the hell out of attendees. Here’s a cure for boring conferences. Open Space events. Data strategy. Letting Go! Location: Arlington VA.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

According to the Community Brands Study, there’s a direct correlation between innovative technology and member satisfaction. While the upfront cost for an AMS might be more expensive than you initially expect, in the long run, purchasing new technology will save you money. Therefore, having a flexible IT budget is key.

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Attention trumps creativity and innovation. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Cost-Saving Strategies: How to Maximize Your Meetings Budget. Presenter: Robyn Mietkiewicz, CMP, CMM, Innovation Partner, INNOV8 Meetings + Events. We’ve lost our way.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Because IT departments are isolated from the core business , Joe Peppard believes they prevent organizations from being “innovative, agile, customer-focused and digitally transformed.” Bad conference habits. Brandt Krueger has seen five of our old bad in-person conference habits rear an even uglier head in virtual conferences.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. AAM’s Twitter stream gives you a sense of the conference program.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

He also addresses unconscious bias and privilege: “We need to see and acknowledge the costs and missed opportunities that the biases at work in our personal, professional, and societal lives impose before we can address them.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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MARCH 24, 2023

Fearless Leaders,” a full-day event designed to connect innovators, disrupters, and doers to explore new ideas, perspectives, and solutions to elevate leadership skills. Learn what data hygiene is and why it’s important, the costs of dirty data to you and your organization, and how to calculate your organization’s direct financial costs.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. How to Project Leadership and Get Results on Video Conferences. Member engagement.

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APRIL 22, 2016

If you’re at the digitalNow conference when this is published on Friday, please find me and say hello. EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . Happy Passover! Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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APRIL 22, 2016

If you’re at the digitalNow conference when this is published on Friday, please find me and say hello. EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . EDT* – The Certificate is Obsolete: New Ways to Track PD, CE and Certification . Happy Passover! Tue 4/26 at 1 p.m.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Virtual conference design. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting says many professionals “will not participate six to eight hours a day for your three-day virtual conference” so “don’t take the same old face-to-face agenda and try to plug it into a virtual platform.” He shares ideas to get you started with 2021 conference planning.

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MARCH 5, 2021

A low-cost, low-effort way to connect members… from association CEO Lindsay Currie, CAE. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Quick hits. Lisa Boylan, Associations Now ). Tue 3/9 at 12 p.m.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When an organization has limited resources, you can’t afford to invest time and money into educational programs—online courses, certifications, or conferences—that no longer meet the needs of your target audiences. Two points to consider here: Many legacy programs cost little or nothing to maintain, for example, on-demand webinars.

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Association Success

MAY 20, 2020

What you ultimately want is to be able to monetize the event,” said Michael Tatonetti , director of certification and education for the Professional Pricing Society. A virtual conference is not simply back to back webinars,” said Arianna Rehak , co-founder and CEO of Matchbox Virtual Media. This allows you to reach a larger audience.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Frugal innovation. Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. Virtual conference pricing.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Association innovation. Throughout March, Mary Byers, CAE, and the Loyalty Research Center are sharing stories about highly innovative organizations, their best practices, interviews with innovators, and challenge questions about innovation to ponder. Check out Cecilia’s Nonprofit Executive Spotlight series too.

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Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

The goal: If your organization offers certifications, continued education, or trainings as membership benefits, your leadership may want to boost involvement in these areas to grow non-dues revenue. Use your community to show members the courses and certifications available to them, then give them a place to discuss and meet fellow learners.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Risking innovation. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Future Forward: Innovation and Resilience. Lori Pugh Marcum, CMP, CMM, HMCC, CED, Head of Meeting Innovation, Meeting Professionals International. Seems obvious, but most of us don’t do it.

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JUNE 12, 2020

Virtual conference of the week. The CB Insights Tech Conference is relying on a session format that looks much more interesting than the standard association conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.

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