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JUNE 18, 2021

WBT Systems offers the wisdom of Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca on topics pertaining to life inside and outside of associations, such as lifelong learning, change management, leadership, making the best of crappy situations and living in the now. Virtual conference networking. Good advice never goes out of style.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Is your virtual conference engaging enough to prevent multitasking? Geez, it looks like they have A LOT to teach, especially in the editorial and revenue partnership departments. Grassroots advocacy survey. Member engagement.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

But right now—and probably well into 2021—the only way to do that is through online learning. WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ). Affordable membership.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. In this post, they describe the basics and the advantages Open Space has over the traditional conference session format. I’m looking for examples for a post I’m writing.

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Freestone

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction Are you looking to grow your continuing education program? An association marketing strategy can help you attract new learners, retain current members, drive non-dues revenue, and strengthen your brand recognition within your industry. But how can you begin building your association marketing strategy?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Both groups need to know how your association could fit into their educational plans, either by serving as an alternative to college or supplementing what they learn there. Gen Z education. Users groups.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

In conversations about virtual conferences, one question always arises: how to provide value to virtual sponsors and exhibitors. Layla Masri at Yes& offers 22 tips from the virtual conference trenches. Hybrid conferences. Bias in conferences. Virtual event tips. Sending website traffic to members. Atlasphere ).

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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. TopClass LMS suggests your association offer management training programs for industry professionals. economy because they take the interests and experiences of women seriously.

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MARCH 24, 2023

WBT Systems describes how associations can support women professionals by providing professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities, and educating employers about eliminating workplace challenges. Instead, recent AMS data reflects more accurately how your members and prospect attendees are living now.

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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. Implicit bias.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to become the corporate training partner for your member companies. Billhighway describes how many associations are helping their chapters overcome technology challenges and pivot to the virtual model. The HR and training staff at your member companies are under duress right now. The remote work IT bag.

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MARCH 19, 2021

At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. Association innovation. Celebrating a new season. Chapter events. Mindfulness.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Sherry Budziak of.orgSource recaps accomplishments and lessons learned by the association execs and tech partners who shared their project stories at Solutions Day. Conference/abstract management. Member recruitment.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. How to check for inclusive language in Microsoft Word. (Rob Rob Woodgate, How to Geek ). Community manager survey.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

Online learning isn’t just for educational institutions. Learning remains an ongoing priority for many working professionals around the world. If your association is looking to streamline education and support career development among its members, it’s time to consider investing in association learning management software (LMS).

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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. But TopClass LMS/WBT Systems describes ten skills your members need to learn right now. Governance.

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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?

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JANUARY 10, 2020

But if you are, or even if you’re not, you might like this story about a professor who asked his students to try an experiment: turn in their cell phones for nine days and write about living without them. Billhighway explains how to handle and prevent chapter data privacy issues —another post in their series on chapters in crisis.

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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. 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. Membership tiers. Membership tiers. Newsletters.

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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. Luring members/customers to your LMS. Association mojo.

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APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you.

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MARCH 26, 2021

He says intuition is “incredibly important to human-centered design [because it] taps into our shared understanding as humans of how things should operate.” WBT Systems sums up the volunteer SME conundrum by saying, “Your association can’t live without them, so how do you live more easily with them?” Association innovation.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

People talk about it in the association world, but how many associations actually provide resources and education about mental health issues to members and industry employers? TopClass LMS explains why and how associations should step up their efforts and shares examples of associations who have. Mobile apps. Member app.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Please help our community by taking the time to participate or forwarding it to a colleague on your association’s membership team. TopClass LMS has a solution for empty volunteer pipelines: leadership development cohort programs. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11.

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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.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

I registered yesterday for ASAE TEC , my first in-person conference since forever. I understand why people love working from home since I’ve been doing it for more than a decade, but I also see how it can cause issues if your organization doesn’t overcome the common culture and management challenges of remote work. So excited!

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MARCH 25, 2022

Check out the new page on my site, Association Brain Food Resources , dedicated to feeding your brain with information from our industry partners about association technology, membership, data management, cybersecurity, non-dues revenue, and more. The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community….

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APRIL 30, 2021

McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. I think one had an AMS, CMS, and LMS project on the horizon. Association performance and priorities.

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you are (or someone you know is) a woman who has made (and continues to make) amazing contributions to the advancement of technology in associations, Association Women Technology Champions (AWTC) invites you to apply (or to encourage someone else to apply) for the AWTC Technology Leadership Award or the AWTC Technology Champion Award.

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Freestone

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While it may be hard to believe end of the year is quickly approaching, it’s time to plan out your year-end continuing education (CE) content strategy. Your CE program can choose to rebroadcast a webinar, a conference session , or a special event to repurpose existing content and reach more learners. What is a rebroadcast?

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Virtual conference pricing. Dr. Michael Tatonetti, CAE, explains how to use price anchoring to determine registration rates for your virtual conference. By the way, he’s the director of certification and education at the Professional Pricing Society so he knows what he’s talking about. Frugal innovation. Content audit.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

I want us to embrace this moment in time as a forced proof of concept that we can evolve and move rapidly… take advantage of this crazy time to catch up to how your members, partners and community are currently living.” Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work.

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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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MAY 1, 2020

My virtual summit experience didn’t require a VR headset like some of the experiences described by Lowell Aplebaum and Rhea Steele. “If If we are looking to affirm our associations are dynamic, meaningful homes for connection and community, it is time to start looking further forward and creating elevated connection experiences.”.

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MemberClicks

AUGUST 18, 2022

Learning management software: You know what it is, you know your members want one, YOU want one, but you’re not sure where to get started. If you’re looking for tips on choosing the best LMS software, head over to this blog for our dos, don’ts and shopping guide. Connecting your learning management software to your AMS.

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