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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 1

Delcor

On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure. Communication is the most important soft skill required for project management.

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7 Ways to Increase Participation in Online Courses

Leading Learning

Whether these learners are partners, customers, students, or professionals or workers in your target market, they deserve to get a high-quality online course that motivates them to learn throughout the experience. If you are offering online courses , here are a few things you can do to increase participation and keep your learners engaged.

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4 Reasons You Should Integrate Your Learning Management System and Community [Case Study]

Higher Logic

First-timers who log in have no problems finding their course information.” – Casandra D. Streamlined Course Experience. Instead of emailing countless class updates, staff can upload these into one place. Even the onsite classes have become more sustainable, because members have an online classroom option now.

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What If Your Association Can’t Afford an Instructional Designer?

WBT Systems

Great news: you got the go-ahead to offer a new online course. Now, the bad news: you didn’t get the budget to hire a professional to design and develop the course. Plus, the time staff spends on course design and development is time away from other responsibilities. At least, we’ll save money…or will we?

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The 3 C’s of Social Learning for Associations

WBT Systems

This may depend on whether your courses include in-person sessions, such as conferences or classroom learning, or if most of the learning takes place online through your LMS, because your members are geographically dispersed. For example, you might think about how you can encourage the learner to connect with and work with their peers.

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How to Promote the Value of Credentials to Individuals & Employers

Membersuite

books, classes, etc…), recommended reading and exam preparation, and the exam itself must reflect current needs and practices. You want to be careful not to exclude those individuals who have the competencies and experience but might lack the financial stability to pay for the exam, courses, books, and study group.

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Your Association’s Future: Generation Z

Blue Sky eLearn

This more independent, competitive nature, bodes well for taking online courses, on-demand learning, and attending virtual events that associations offer. Generation Z will be expecting to take online courses whenever they want, from wherever they are. Digital Natives vs. Digital Pioneers. What does this mean for associations?