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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. For entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to develop an entrepreneurial leadership style, John Pence shares his takeaways from MIT’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Somewhat more common than handwritten letters is a volunteer appreciation event at your annual conference. You can make the event even more special by including your conference’s keynote speakers, industry experts, and your own leadership and board members. Find Appreciation Methods that Work for Your Members.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Virtual conference closing. I still remember the final moments of a virtual conference I attended last year. The conference experience just stopped. Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering , WBT Systems describes how to close a conference in a meaningful way instead of ghosting your attendees. 1 CMP credit.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

It’s scary to think what might happen to chapters if they can’t find enough members to lead them. Billhighway discusses the causes of leadership succession issues and offers strategies for preventing volunteer burnout , a big problem for chapters. Leadership development for young members. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

Virtual conference research. Leading Learning released The Virtual Conferences Report 2021. Here are a few tidbits: 1% of participants report that registrations for their virtual conference either met or exceeded expectations. 5% say they will offer another virtual conference in the future. Flexible work model.

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JULY 30, 2021

Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy. Writing is one of the most powerful strategies for establishing thought leadership, increasing visibility and credibility, and growing your business. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Fri 7/30 at 4 p.m.

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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! Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Conferences in 2021 (and Beyond): Is Virtual Here to Stay? Event safety.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. Inclusive leadership. But, virtual conferences did dominate the rest of their list. .

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

It’s a bustling organization that has exploded in growth over five years, with over 4,000 members worldwide. This incredible growth brought with it new questions for how to elevate the member experience and offer a more cohesive space for learning and expanding the field. Added over 1,200 new members in the last six months.

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MAY 29, 2020

During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. MemberSuite suggests several strategies for designing a more effective and memorable virtual learning experience. Virtual conference success story. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual learning strategies. Tue 6/2 at 12 p.m.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Susan Newman, SVP of Conferences, National Retail Federation. Hear how the NAM Council of Manufacturing Associations and CESSE seamlessly navigated these exact situations for their CEO conferences in January. 1 CAE credit.

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MAY 7, 2021

WBT Systems read through four recent research reports to discover what association execs and members are saying about the pandemic’s impact on associations, the future outlook, and their take of innovation—I especially liked those findings from Mary Byers. Conference Roadmap to Recovery ( Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia).

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MARCH 12, 2021

I just read a new paper— The New Association Tech Ecosystem: Powering Member Experiences with Integration and Specialization —from Chris Gloede and Karen Power of Ricochet Advice and I suggest you do too, especially if you have technology or analytics decisions on the horizon. Ask, Capture and Act to Engage New and Renewing Members.

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JULY 3, 2020

Your association can help staff, volunteer leaders, and members know better by offering (and requiring for some) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education. Inclusive leadership. Find out how to design for virtual-first experiences, satisfy the desire to network, and keep your members engaged. Virtual conferences.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. What the Great Resignation Means for Your Certification Program in 2022 and Beyond. Host: Event Leadership Institute. The 2022 Leadership Shift. Jai Krishna, Secretary-General, News Broadcasters Federation-India.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

According to Marketing General , just after networking, the second most common reason members join an association is for continuing education or professional certification. Associations, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and corporations can all leverage an LMS to present online training and certification opportunities.

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JULY 2, 2021

It comes from a group of legal vendors who met late last year “to explore the current state of legal industry conferences and discuss ways they might partner with conference organizers to build a better experience for all.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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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. Virtual conference of the week. Ok, where were we?

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Or, rather, a telepresence attendee at an association conference and trade show. He describes his experience over at the DelCor blog along with the reasons we might be seeing this technology more often at offices and events near you. Surveys Suck: How to Add Member Feedback Automation to Your AMS. Okay, was a robot. CAE credit.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Many societies are currently focusing on DEI initiatives with their membership, leadership, and their staff. Learn how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think. Add to this a well-curated catalog of engaging content and assessments that challenge learners, continuous learning opportunities are provided through the LMS for continuing education and/or certification.

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4. Some of them don’t even exist now.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn how to be an online magnet to engage stakeholders, attract prospects, and enhance your members’ experiences. Our network committee members will each tell the story of their path to becoming an analyst.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn.

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APRIL 9, 2021

Fri 4/9 at 10 a.m.* – Overcoming Leadership Challenges in the Boardroom (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). Is your lawyer taking direction from your chairman or members of the executive committee? Tom Southard, CAE, COO, Conference of Major Superiors of Men. Improve Your Member Experience with Smart Data Management.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn how to better connect meeting and conference attendees in virtual spaces using avatar-based platforms. If we’re being honest, most meetings and conferences we hold aren’t actually meet ings. Guest: Serena Gay.

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Protech

APRIL 12, 2023

As a member of an association’s staff or leadership team , you see the hard work that goes into managing these organizations firsthand. While this process can require a lot of effort and coordination from your team, it can be very rewarding to support your members with opportunities for education and networking.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Members need certifications and certificate programs to advance in their careers, and associations need the non-dues revenue those programs provide, says MemberSuite. New member engagement programs work , and they don’t have to be big or expensive,” says Lisa Vivinetto in an Association Success article. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 3, 2023

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. Jamie Notter, Propel ) Five ways thought leadership content drives higher search rankings. Subscriptions. 1 CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Member management: Track user data, including dues requirements and membership status, and view it on a centralized dashboard. Member portals: Allow members to manage their membership online, track certificates, event registrations and more. Conference and Event Management Toolkit.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Their model is based on a volunteer learning journey that inspires and helps members build competencies in one area before moving up to the next—a great way to build a volunteer and leadership corps. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Solutions in Action.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re involved in the design or delivery of virtual/hybrid conferences or online learning programs, check out the ideas and advice shared in their post. Recruiting and retaining volunteers is a mighty challenge when members have no time to spare. Presenter: Don Schmincke, Author, Speaker, Sage Leadership. Volunteer training.

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JULY 9, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. technology, human resources, physical space, leadership, engagement, etc.). Host: Event Leadership Institute. Brian James, Assistant VP, Conference Operations, National Association of Manufacturers. CAE credits.

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Rhode Island Technology Strategy Member Engagement 195

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APRIL 8, 2022

Guest: Melanie Starkey, 2021 AWTC Technology Leadership Award Recipient and Senior Vice President for Digital Marketing at the Urban Land Institute. – Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “Elevate Joy.” – Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference.

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Association Adviser

JUNE 30, 2016

I spoke with CEO of AGC Georgia Michael Dunham the other day about association leadership, career development and mentoring (see his Corner Office profile). Personally, association leaders have told me about newly created titles such as “VP of member value,” “director of member experience” and “chief imagineering officer.”

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Association Adviser

JULY 28, 2016

observed Patrick Leclerc, president & CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Association , which has a number of tracks and events for young transit professionals at its conferences. “We NCRA’s Good recalled a time 10 years ago when his leadership team thought trade shows were a dying breed. Certifications. Conferences.

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