Smooth The Path

JUNE 1, 2021

When my son was two years old, we flew to Chicago. How about rewarding new members for filling out a long application with a free online course? Add more feeling to your member communications. While slowly moving through security, a friendly TSA agent gave him a big junior agent sticker. Or gamifying long research surveys?

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Member Experience Chicago Certificate Survey 78

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

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. Host: Jay Daughtry, Chief Communications Officer/Owner, CQbd. Pendo, Founding Member, Chicago Law Partners. More info/register.

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San Diego Price Strategy Education 370

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MAY 26, 2017

And this one from the authors: “A simple Google search returns more than 12 million results that demonstrate that increased D+I leads to increased innovation, better decision-making, faster and more creative problem-solving, better outcomes, and an improved bottom line. Host: TTC Innovations. More info/register. Tue 5/30 at 12 p.m.

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Raleigh North Carolina Texas Chicago 150

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JUNE 16, 2023

They also share communications lessons learned from their decades of experience in media, business and communications. Get a crash course on how AI functions and practical tips for integrating AI into your government affairs work. More info/register. Mon 6/19 at 8 a.m. – More info/register. More info/register. 1 CAE credit.

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Project Tools Revenue Metro 195

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APRIL 19, 2019

While listening to speakers and fellow attendees at digitalNow , I kept thinking associations are their own worst enemy when it comes to innovation. This week’s post at WBT Systems resonates with that line of thought: they explore nine barriers to association innovation. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register. Host: TechSoup.

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DC Washington Chicago LMS 170

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JANUARY 26, 2018

This time, Sohini Baliga, a communications expert from the charitable fundraising world, joined Elizabeth to address three major areas where charities are way ahead of associations. WBT Systems explains what to do if one of your online courses fails , how to identify the problem and what to do about it. Location: Chicago IL.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

The EDUCAUSE badge program includes the following categories of engagement: Community Service, Leadership Development, Communications, Awards and Subject Matter. Members can purchase badges for individual course completions with discounts for a bulk badge purchase if they become certified in a specific learning path.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

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MARCH 20, 2020

As the new COVID-19 reality descended upon us, Lowell Aplebaum was in Chicago to facilitate a strategy session. That’s it – lots of leftovers and sautéed greens, of course, with cabbage in the mix. Presenter: Greg Larkin, founder of Bowery315, Head of Product Innovation at Spring Lab, and Senior Advisor at Dream See Do.

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North Carolina Technology Strategy Revenue 221

Association Adviser

JUNE 11, 2018

ToP trainers worldwide offer an introductory Facilitation Methods course. The learning objectives seemed to align with what I was looking for, so I quickly registered to attend the two-day course in Chicago. I’m sure they’ll still give me the certificate and, of course, I already have the manual I can refer back to, if needed.

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Class Course United States Chicago 61

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Associations excel at engaging members deeply over the course of two or three days, once a year, at meetings with extensive educational programming. Find out how AI can be easily leveraged in your communications with members. Sohini Baliga, communications expert from the charitable fundraising world. Tue 2/27 at 2 p.m. –

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DC Washington LMS Social Media 79

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

“Strategy as currently practiced rarely emphasizes the importance of community.” The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL).

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Association Adviser

JULY 27, 2016

Russ Webb of @AAA_Tweets: All member communications go through our recently-graduated communications coordinator to ensure the message resonates with younger members. . Russ Webb , vice president of the Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA) : Our communications coordinator is only one year out of college.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

Digital Event Strategist Course Online Open House. Learn about the DES online course and certification. What about teaching your workers and members to communicate more powerfully and persuasively? Come share your ideas about lifelong learning and discuss how to sharpen your communications edge. Location: Chicago IL.

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Chicago LMS Washington Tools 37

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Innovation isn’t about ideas. His advice and insights make this one of the better articles about innovation I’ve read. Army leaders use to bolster resilience can help associations gain a mental edge and drive innovation.

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DC Washington Chicago LMS 34

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fionta suggests ways to improve membership marketing, attract younger members, look beyond membership, communicate value, and think about the future differently. Adult learning principles need more attention in the association community. The Roots of Inclusive Communication. Instructor-led education. Fri 10/7 at 4 p.m. –

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Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

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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. Our topic this month is association finance innovation. Subscriptions. More info/register. More info/register.

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Revenue Tools Education Member Experience 39

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JUNE 1, 2018

Join a discussion of BICSI (a professional association supporting the information and communications technology community industry) activities in India. Learn from communication experts and business event peers on the smart practices of crafting and executing a strong crisis management plan. Location: Chicago IL.

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