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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

WBT Systems suggests associations investigate whether the professionals in their industry are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or alcohol and drug misuse. Wed 2/12 at 4:30 CST – Content & Digital Conversation Circle for Associations & Nonprofits (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.

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JUNE 9, 2023

This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. But We Want Your Sponsorship How can an association build non-dues revenue and member engagement all at once? Location: Chicago IL. Check it out. Adult learners. No Soliciting!

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MAY 12, 2023

WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. CDT – AWTC Pop-Up Lunch: Chicago Join AWTC for our new, nationwide monthly pop-up lunch! Location: Chicago IL. I’m tired of experiencing FOMO for this one, so I’ve already got my flight booked for Denver. on the same day.

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JULY 14, 2017

WBT Systems reveals some of the tactics used by these online entrepreneurs to develop, test and market their six-figure-revenue-generating [wow] online courses. CT – The Power of State Advocacy: Enhancing Member/Component Relations (Association Forum Component Relations SIG, Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. Duration 1.5

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

While we’re on the topic of Creative Commons images, the Art Institute of Chicago opened up their collection. MemberSuite shares the many different ways your association can collect and update member data throughout the membership journey. CST – Mapping the Journey to Long-Term Member Engagement (Chicago IL).

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Mariner Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Train chapter leaders to think in terms of measurable outcomes and metrics , i.e., teach them how to think about member engagement, volunteer engagement, event satisfaction, impact. Create consistency in what data is collected across the system. Oct 11 in DC and Oct 13 in Chicago. It’s not how registrations per se.

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APRIL 19, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you haven’t already, you must read New Member Engagement Study , a collaboration between Kaiser Insights, Dynamic Benchmarking, 12 research partners and 160 association professionals. Member Engagement Scoring.

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JUNE 2, 2017

If you can’t make it to AMS Fest in Chicago next week , stay tuned for my reports. LMS provider WBT Systems describes the different psychological, environmental, and technical obstacles that stand between your members and your online learning programs. Wed/Thu June 7-8 – AMS Fest in Chicago. Location: Chicago IL.

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JULY 7, 2023

Creating effective, engaging live instruction is challenging enough. Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. Location: Chicago IL. Self-paced online courses. Association leadership. More info/register. . More info/register.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

As a freelancer, I agree with WBT Systems that associations should prepare their membership model and professional development programs for the growth of the freelance economy. Amy Smith, Senior Manager, CME Credit Systems and Compliance, American Academy of Family Physicians. Recruit and Retain Millennial Members.

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MAY 26, 2017

I’d wager that many associations appoint a staff/member team to work on D&I because they think they should, not really understanding why it’s important and how it can impact their organization and people. This good post from WBT Systems: how to help members develop a learning habit. Host: ASAE Consultant Members.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… Amanda Kaiser (aka Smooth The Path) and Dynamic Benchmarking just published the New Member Engagement Study. WBT Systems explains this rewarding mindset and how you can develop your intrapreneurial chops. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL.

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JULY 7, 2017

If your association is only using your learning management system (LMS) for online courses and other professional development programs, you’re missing out on additional ROI, says WBT Systems. CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. .);

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AUGUST 30, 2019

In a recent webinar, WBT Systems and three other association tech providers discussed three big ideas from the 2019 ASAE Annual Meeting. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Turn Member Engagement and AMS Data into Effective Marketing.

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JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. Is it a system, a process, a style, a tool, or software? Event planning. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. Pendo, Founding Member, Chicago Law Partners. Reggie Henry, CAE, Chief Information and Engagement Officer, ASAE. Carolyn Thompson, Training Systems, Inc. Remote work models. More info/register. Tue 2/9 at 2 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. CDT – Partnership Professionals Network Idea Exchange (Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. CDT – Digital Transformation 2019: Now, Next Year and Beyond (ASAE Technology Section Council Roundtable – Chicago IL). Location: Chicago IL. ” What to say? How to respond?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

WBT Systems outlines the criteria and process for sunsetting educational programs. How Your Association Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Increase Member Engagement Right Now. Associations excel at engaging members deeply over the course of two or three days, once a year, at meetings with extensive educational programming.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2021

WBT Systems offers a primer on ADDIE , one of the most popular instructional design models. Host: Certification Network Group of Chicago. Learn about the four drivers of growth: membership, member engagement, member retention and association leadership and culture. Who is ADDIE? Event experience mapping.

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YourMembership

MAY 15, 2012

Ideas to help you engage, empower and retain members. May 15th, 2012 | Posted in Member Engagement + Retention. an award-winning communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Member Engagement + Retention. Five Tips to Rock Membership from Moose. Who’s heard of Moose? Leave a Reply. Name (required).

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Hosts: Bucky Dodd, PhD, iLED; Lee Gimpel, Better Meetings; Carolyn Thompson, Training Systems, Inc.; Vish Kalambur with the Association Management Center in Chicago.

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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. Emerging member needs. WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. Hosts: ReviewMyAMS and Altai Systems.

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JULY 20, 2018

Get your data and systems in order first before you take on bigger initiatives—the old “you can’t build a house on a shaky foundation” principle. WBT Systems explains why your LMS provider (and other tech vendors) should have a product roadmap. Promote Your Content Effectively to Drive Member Engagement.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

He explains why you must start with business requirements and how they differ from system requirements. WBT Systems provides advice for getting your board’s approval (and budget) to develop online learning programs. CDT – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Location: Chicago IL. Lunch provided.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

And that’s just one of the reasons why a learning management system (LMS) can be a game changer for members and associations , says WBT Systems. office of Chicago-based Howe & Hutton. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. .); Location: Chicago IL.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education. What could be stolen from your learning management system, association management system, and other systems vital for your association’s day-to-day operations?

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JULY 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems explains why you should measure the lifetime value of your members and customers —both their monetary and non-monetary contributions—and suggests two angles for approaching this metric. Find out how crossing systems (e.g.,

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

WBT Systems provides advice for LMS training during and after implementation. A few quick hits before we get to this week’s list of free webinars: Seven tactics for listening to your members—the key to member engagement. Here’s another explanation of how to use inbound marketing for member recruitment.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

In the latest post in their series about the different people involved in an LMS implementation on the vendor side, WBT Systems explains what their developers and quality assurance testers are doing behind the scenes to ensure an LMS meets the client association’s requirements and expectations. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members. Hear about a time-tested process you can use to find a learning management system that will help your learning business thrive.

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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. We need a new roadmap to engage members now and in the future. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

WBT Systems explains why business jargon isn’t a joking matter, what effect it has on the people and associations who use it, and which terms are especially troublesome. How To Craft User Journeys To Keep Your Members Engaged. Learn how to audit the user journeys of your members to help increase engagement and retention.

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JUNE 1, 2018

Presenters: Nick Willis, Regional Security Manager for Cisco Systems. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Location: Chicago IL.

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APRIL 20, 2018

Are you, someone on your education staff, or one of your members an “accidental” instructional designer? You might want to take a look at this post from LMS provider WBT Systems about the benefits of outsourcing instructional design. 7 Ways to Increase Member Engagement in a Distracted World. Lunch provided.

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Association Adviser

APRIL 10, 2017

I ultimately ended up getting management jobs in fine dining and catering before becoming involved in the Taste of Chicago (TOC), which at the time was the second-largest outdoor food festival in the world, second only to Munich’s Oktoberfest. PC: That we face a potentially dwindling pool of members. We began in small ways.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop. Learn the basics of programmatic advertising and how it can help your association maximize non-dues revenue, drive member engagement, and add advertiser value. Location: Chicago IL.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Last week, WBT Systems explained how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. Using Lean Innovation to Identify New Revenue Streams and Increase Member Engagement (Alexandria VA). CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL. and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving.

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