Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 9, 2019

Do your conference learning opportunities—from the general session to networking to breakouts to deep dive workshops—empower registrants to participate in their own learning journey? Or do your conference education sessions motivate participants to see the finish line? So exactly how do conferences promote learning as a finish line?

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Example: Using more advanced learning analytics, one association was able uncover that the courses they offered with industry certifications had significantly higher completion rates than those without. Armed with this insight, they began to expand their certification offerings and saw a boost in learner engagement and satisfaction.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

But there’s no replacement for conferences. Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. Learn how to implement innovation into your onboarding process to encourage all members to be committed, engaged and value-driven. Leadership pipeline. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Forj

MARCH 8, 2017

As an association professional reading this blog, you are likely providing courses or certification programs for your members. Well lit space (office, conference room). Simplest Process for Quick and Easy Videos. Once you have the tools above, follow the below process to kickstart your first video campaign.

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Operation Efficiency: Streamlining Processes for Associations Discover the key to success for associations in today’s fast-paced world by exploring strategies for optimizing operations and improving efficiency. More info/register. Host: ASAE Tue 2/13 at 3 p.m. 2: SMEs – What are the biggest challenges you are facing with your SMEs? #3:

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Nimble AMS

MAY 16, 2024

Also consider thanking new members for joining your organization by offering discounts to your annual conference or other big-ticket events. Your association should strive for an onboarding process that’s not only streamlined, but also personalized. AI-optimized member onboarding content.

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Reid All About it

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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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Erin and Linda will be at Booth #6 to answer all your questions about association education and certification programs. The robust and configurable integration allows associations to easily align TopClass LMS with their internal processes and information needs. TopClass LMS, the flexible way to integrate learning with Personify360.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 30, 2023

Organizations that choose a CRM invest for the following functionalities: Lead management Contact management Reports and analytics Process automation Artificial intelligence What is association management software ( AMS ) ? Your organization can also use an AMS to help set up, manage, and run webinars, conferences, and events.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 28, 2020

The organizations behind it, Conference & Incentive Travel and Event First Steps, believe the results “will enable our industry to develop, and make the work we create more diverse in terms of workforce, audience and representation. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Reid All About it

JULY 31, 2020

If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Planning virtual conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Two things are often cited as keeping solar panels from becoming mainstream: costs and an inconsistent installation process. As it is now, the permitting and inspection process adds about $7,000 in direct and indirect costs, about $1.00 A list of equipment standards based on the new process.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Certification launch. WBT Systems shares the advice of two association execs who launched a certification during the pandemic. Virtual conference pricing. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 11/24 at 11 a.m. – More info/register. Host: Halmyre.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Virtual conference as ritual. Don Neal of 360 Live Media believes a conference can serve the same ritualistic role in our professional lives that other ceremonies and events play in our personal lives. Virtual conference tips. Tri-brid event model. It would at least offer a different experience.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

. – Professionals in Certification Networking Event. Join fellow certification professionals for an informal online networking event where we’ll discuss some areas that you have questions on or want to enhance your knowledge of. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Impexium recommends proving you’re an organization they can trust, delivering benefits they value, and having processes and systems that facilitate member referrals, new member onboarding, testimonials, social presence, and member feedback. Conference/abstract management. Content calendars. LinkedIn. . 1 CAE credit. . 1 CAE credit.

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Reid All About it

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. Hear about the planning process, health & safety, and some do’s & don’ts.

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Reid All About it

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. Location: Arlington VA. More info/register.

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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. Plus, the right software will dramatically simplify the planning and management process in general, ensuring that the occasion itself will go off without a hitch.

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Associations Now

MAY 18, 2023

Travel Portland recently reviewed its process for evaluating vendors when it issues requests for proposals and requests for qualifications. “We In addition, Travel Portland asks vendors if they have certification through Oregon’s Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity. Are they sourcing diverse subcontractors?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 11, 2021

Should planners incorporate any new steps or change anything in their current contracting processes? 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.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

With the ever-rising cost of higher education, your association must embrace the new trend of outcomes-based education , such as training and certifications necessary for young graduates’ personal and professional goals. Once mentees and mentors are matched, consider hosting mentorship events or meet-ups at association-sponsored conferences.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 12, 2024

For this reason and many others, mentoring is rapidly becoming recognized as a highly effective worldwide human resource development process. Hear about a process for ethical decision-making that can be applied in any situation, and practice this using real-life scenarios related to volunteers. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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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. A sunset review process provides guidance (and cover) for these difficult decisions. Document the sunset process.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

Attendees learn to recognize and outsmart their own “lizard brain” illusions – the mental shortcuts, cognitive biases, and impulsive negativity that are amplified by disruption, and apply the strategies to their own thinking, judgment and decision making processes. Keep it Agile: Community Management Processes.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 18, 2023

My state SAE hosts a successful silent auction every year at our annual conference to raise money for scholarships. – Smooth Sailing: Association Operations Best Practices Explore the key strategies, systems, and processes that can enhance efficiency, member engagement, and overall organizational performance. Hybrid work.

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Reid All About it

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. LMS Selection: Mastering the Process, Avoiding the Pitfalls.

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CommPartners

APRIL 30, 2020

One of the first steps in hosting a Virtual Conference with CommPartners is to meet with an Event Producer for a kick-off call. You likely went over some details during the sales call, but now will you dive more in-depth with your producer to take your conference to the next level. To ensure this process […].

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Virtual

APRIL 25, 2017

I’ve been a Training Specialist at Virtual for five-plus years, I’m part of a team that manages the coordination and administration of the Global Certification Programs for one of our largest clients, a security standards council for the payment card industry. 2) WHAT IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT YOUR ROLE?

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Expo Logic

MARCH 26, 2020

Are you looking to change your in-person conference into an interactive virtual conference? If so, our Virtual Conference Software can help you achieve a full, online conference experience complete with live networking, virtual sessions and exhibit halls and even virtual poster sessions.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With AI, your association can streamline the membership renewal process by sending automatic reminders to members in danger of lapsing. Choose AI to assist staff as they automate membership dues and process online transactions. You can optimize hundreds of staff processes with innovative tech. Boost membership retention.

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Association Success

MAY 6, 2020

In an age of instant gratification and immediate payoffs, time-consuming certification courses can often become a mundane aspect of membership. Knowing the importance of certification courses, associations should invest time into making these courses fun and stimulating while continuing to be informative. . Enter gamification. .

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Nimble AMS

MAY 6, 2022

Process automation?. Event management (including meetings and annual conferences)?. Certification management?. Association-specific templates for email communications, processes, dashboards, reports, and more? . Customer relationship management ?. Artificial intelligence (AI)/predictive analytics?.

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Reid All About it

JULY 30, 2021

A few that stand out include: adopting a fluid planning style, abandoning time-honored traditions and demolishing inefficient processes, focusing on outcomes, and using technology to build capacity. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Change fatigue. Quick hits .

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Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Virtual conference advice.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 22, 2017

You can make your conference the purple cow of all conference experiences. By creating conference experiences that help your participants think smarter! This means designing conference experiences that go full frontal ! The Traditional Low Level Cognitive Conference. Most conference experiences are passive.

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