The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…
Metaverse. Is the metaverse a sci-fi fantasy or a realistic opportunity for associations? WBT Systems takes a look at the hype, metaverses in action right now, and ways your association could experiment with the metaverse.
Multi-generational teams. Achurch Consulting identifies five essential elements for managing a multi-generational remote or hybrid team. They describe challenges related to manager development, communication, employee engagement, operations, and culture, and suggest short- and long-term solutions.
Professional development. You will find lots of inspiration in these 15 lessons from Big Learning by Jeff Cobb at Leading Learning. He pulls out association-relevant findings from the successes of MOOCs, LinkedIn Learning, Khan Academy, The Great Courses, Udemy, and Degreed.
Quick hits
Without measures in place to actively celebrate risk-taking and failure, innovation will always be crushed. (Annabel Acton, Inc. Magazine)
Data is for action, not for collecting. (Wes Trochlil, Effective Database Management)
Good eats
Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.
Wasn’t home much in the past week—more on that next time. I made another Greek ouzo dish, this time with catfish, and it’s a keeper. Plus, we enjoyed an old favorite, black sea bass with spiced breadcrumbs.
Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. If you have a free webinar or event coming up, please send me the link by Wednesday afternoon the week before it’s scheduled. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric.
Fri 7/1 at 12 p.m.* – EventTech Chat
A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. More info/register.
Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting
*All events are online at Eastern Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.
Tue 7/5 at 2 p.m. – How To Craft User Journeys To Keep Your Members Engaged
Learn how users experience your website and membership site. Looking at your user experience helps to predict what they are looking for and anticipate what they will find relevant and helpful. More info/register.
Host: Grype
Presenter: Ronja Francoeur, UX Specialist
Wed 7/6 at 11 a.m. – Understanding the Payments Ecosystem in Your Organization
Learn who the players are, how integrations work with your software platforms, the elements of your credit card statement, and how to reduce your cost/fees and minimize your risk and PCI compliance. 1.5 CAE credits. More info/register.
Host: U.S. Transactions Corp. (UST)
Presenter: Julie Duncan, VP Sales, Association Practice Leader, UST
Wed 7/6 at 12 p.m. – Building a Fit-for-Purpose Association Board in The Turbulent Twenties
This crucial moment in the historical trajectory of associations demands a clear-eyed assessment of the magnitude of the challenges before us. Among these myriad challenges, it is complacency that may well be the most acute short-term threat. To overcome this complacency, we must dare to imagine that every aspect of what boards are and what they do can be different from what we have been told over many decades. In short, starting today, association boards must become more. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Association Insights in Old Town
Presenter: Jeff De Cagna FRSA FASAE, executive advisor for Foresight First LLC
Wed 7/6 at 3 p.m. – Analytics in Action: Level Up Your Association’s Marketing with Analytics
Learn how to use your behavioral and demographic data to make content and outreach decisions, while continuously analyzing your efforts so you can adjust when things aren’t going as expected. Find out how to analyze your data to build personas that better segment your audiences, target relevant content to current and prospective members, and measure what is working best and what should be eliminated. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Association Analytics
Presenters: Bill Conforti, SVP of Strategy & Solutions, and Greg Pollack, VP of Sales, Association Analytics
Thu 7/7 at 2 p.m. – Managed Service Providers 101
MSPs are a great way to leverage more sophisticated technical help especially for smaller staff with limited tech resources. Learn how to engage an MSP and maximize the benefits for your association. We’ll cover why and how to use an MSP, how to use your current company better, and how to assess an MSP. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: 501Works
Presenters:
- Marco Maggio, VP Sales & Strategic Practices, All Covered
- Dave Sobel, Owner, MSP Radio and Business of Tech Podcasts
- James Marquis, CIO, 501 Works
Fri 7/8 at 12 p.m. – AWTC Mindful Networking
Held the second Friday of each month, these intimate, virtual conversations are a chance to form meaningful connections with other women and allies in the association technology community. Each Mindful Networking will feature one of our amazing AWTC award winners, followed by breakout rooms with changing topics (selected by our featured guest). More info/register.
Host: Association Women Technology Champions
Guest: Anne Ornelas, DES, Senior Manager, Business Systems and Strategic Initiatives at CASS
Fri 7/8 at 12 p.m. – EventTech Chat
A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. More info/register.
Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting
Fri 7/8 at 4 p.m. – Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen
Join us for our Book Club series! We will discuss Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen by Rita McGrath, a guide to spotting inflection points early and harnessing these disruptive influences for a strategic advantage. More info/register.
Host: Fridays@4
Tue 7/12 at 9 a.m. – International Association Policy and Legal Update: What Associations Need to Know
From the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia to new policies impacting everything from transatlantic travel to sustainability, governments and multilateral institutions have been active in shaping the operating environment for our associations, especially those with global operations. Hear from public affairs experts and association leaders from across the globe as they share their insights and expertise on the ever-changing policy and legal landscape. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: ASAE Government Relations and Advocacy Professionals Community
Presenters:
- Jeff Evans, Director, Public Policy, ASAE
- Alfons Westgeest, Managing Partner, Kellen
- Steven Basart, Vice President, Asia, Kellen
- Tommy Goodwin, Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance
- Danielle Baron (Moderator), Staff Vice President, School Nutrition Association
Wed 7/13 at 12 p.m. – MPI Association Professionals Hot Topic Chat: Lessons Learned from Spring Events
Join MPI’s Association Professionals Community Council as we discuss lessons learned from spring events. This informal discussion will look at what went well, areas to consider spending more time & resources on, and ideas to take with you as you plan your future association events. Bring your stories to share with the group. More info/register.
Host: MPI
Association Brain Food Weekly is published Friday mornings. If your organization offers free professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter by Wednesday afternoon.
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