Smooth The Path

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

The magnitude of an innovation project doesn’t determine whether the project is innovative or not. Innovation is synonymous with big. So innovation also might be just as well be synonymous with risky, scary and the domain of only a privileged few. Innovation Type 1: Evolutionary.

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MatrixG

MAY 1, 2024

So many of our clients are revisiting their strategic plans, most are upending their conferences, some are rethinking their member types, and so many are tweaking their governance. My leadership team has made a commitment to try and see everyone on the team this year! Doing THAT would be the fastest way to planned obsolescence.

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Innovation Arlington Team Project 52

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Experience seven in-depth demos from industry partners that are standing by ready to help. Engage with industry pioneers as they discuss the challenges, solutions, and exciting opportunities that lie ahead. CAE credit. .

DC 261

DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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APRIL 14, 2023

Abstract/conference management. Ex Ordo takes you through the steps of implementing conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic events. They discuss configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic society events. Their guide covers configuring software for abstract submission and peer review, issuing the call for papers, designing the conference program, and more.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Whether in-person or virtual, these partners are important, although they are not all created equal (and they probably feel that way about th e conferences they exhibit at and sponsor!). Many exhibitors and sponsors might feel like the conference needs them and their sponsorship dollars. Are Thought Leaders in their industry .

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Directory Conference Recruiting Recruitment 209

Association Success

DECEMBER 16, 2019

I bet that if you pull any association’s job posting for a leadership opening, you will find the word “innovation” at least half the time, either as a requirement of the type of person or a descriptor of where the organization is going. This is not the only way to define, measure or think of innovation.

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Innovation Newsletter LMS Course 112

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MAY 29, 2020

During a virtual conference, attendee attention is more focused on the educational content. Virtual conference success story. In just five days, WalkMe turned their 500-person user conference into a virtual live talk show. Virtual conference of the week. Virtual learning strategies. Jeff Cobb, Managing Director, Tagoras.

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San Diego Strategy North Carolina Conference 259

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MARCH 1, 2024

When associations canceled their conferences during the pandemic, sponsors and exhibitors found other ways to achieve their marketing goals. Explore the inner lives of leaders and leadership. Learn about innovative solutions in content generation, inline editing, image creation, and AI-driven audio editing tools. Sponsorships.

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Education New Hampshire Tips Technology 256

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JUNE 12, 2020

Virtual conference of the week. The CB Insights Tech Conference is relying on a session format that looks much more interesting than the standard association conference. The time has passed for our industry to take action in support of equity for all people and demonstrate tactics that solve inequality. 1 CMP credit.

Montana 243

Montana Leadership Tools Innovation 243

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. 8: Innovate. What does that mean? Are we planning to reopen our offices?

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MAY 15, 2020

MemberSuite describes how to show virtual event ROI to sponsors and exhibitors by creating opportunities for them to achieve their marketing goals: increasing brand awareness, providing thought leadership, showcasing their products, and developing and deepening relationships. Virtual conference success story. Fri 5/15 at 1 p.m.

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Puerto Rico Montana Revenue Conference 370

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JUNE 5, 2020

Oh yeah, pandemic, virtual conferences, faltering economy and all that. What happens after your virtual conference. MemberSuite says, “The virtual conference is where the attendee experience begins, but not where it ends.” Virtual conference success story. AAM’s Twitter stream gives you a sense of the conference program.

Innovation 273

Innovation Conference FAQ Industry 273

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JUNE 4, 2021

Well, here’s one way to do it, according to WBT Systems: help students and recent graduates learn industry basics and differentiate themselves from the competition with introductory digital badge and credentialing programs. Introvert-friendly conferences. Julie Haddix, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Cvent. to 1:45 p.m.

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Video Innovation Content Technology 367

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JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. Inclusive leadership. He suggests ten steps nonprofits can take to make space for black male leadership. Content/education strategy. The future of chapters.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. Leadership & Learning: The Best Leaders Ask the Best Questions: Because Who Needs All the Answers Anyway? What cultural leadership characteristics keep an organization from reaching its potential?

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APRIL 12, 2024

Even well-meaning learners who’ve paid for online courses and conferences are apt to click away if their attention wanes during your program. In real client videos from the healthcare industry, see the power of data-based creative and how data informs campaigns. Distraction is an occupational hazard for all of us. Gen Z education.

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Revenue Strategy Price Newsletter 256

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JULY 31, 2020

Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

Montana 362

Montana Revenue Innovation Case Study 362

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Conference content. Dave Lutz of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting applies the principles of product management to virtual/hybrid conferences and comes up with several ideas for repackaging and rebroadcasting session content that will deliver member value and/or new revenue. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., Fri 2/19 at 3:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. –

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Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

That’s the beauty of thought leadership. Thought leadership is an old idea that has been made new again. He defined it as “those people who possess a distinctively original idea, a unique point of view, or an unprecedented insight into their industry.” After all, we are the home of professional experts. Look outward.

Leadership 88

Leadership Social Media Case Study Industry 88

AssociationChat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

For this episode, Association Chat host KiKi L’Italien talked with Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE about her role as CEO for ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership and her thoughts about the future for the association industry. TRANSCRIPT] Michelle Mason on the Future for the Association Industry. More about Michelle.

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Industry Chicago Process Education 120

Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2020

To create innovative and interactive meetings, planners around the nation are raising the bar on productivity and capitalizing on attendee experience. In Orlando, seven planners have exceeded in this realm, setting the bar high for both their peers and the industry. Our attendees absolutely loved it.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Most of us realize innovation is key to driving a business forward. in conjunction with the National Business Aviation Association , polled association professionals to learn how they set innovation goals, how they support innovation, what rewards and recognition they offer and how they set metrics for innovation.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

Association Success

AUGUST 4, 2020

Editor’s note: This is the second part of a five-part industry assessment on the effects of COVID-19 on associations. As the pandemic’s impacts continue to appear around the world, innovation and the ability to fail are more important than ever. For associations, leaders have the unique ability to drive innovation.

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Michigan Innovation Leadership Industry 148

Associations Now

JULY 2, 2019

Building an innovative culture? Start by not calling it “innovative.” As associations strive to strengthen workplace culture, creating “collaborative,” “innovative,” and “results-driven” environments is at the top of many organizations’ to-do lists. The post Daily Buzz: Is Your Culture Really “Innovative”?

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Innovation millennials Newsletter Survey 60

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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. Quick hits Can AI write thought leadership content for you? You’ll see the next edition on Friday, April 14.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Sparking Innovation. Speakers at the Innovation Summit on June 9 offered inspiration to any leader whose imagination needed a recharge after a long winter. Great conversation, a little bubbly, and treats at the Innovation Summit. Leadership. The September 29 conference was a meeting of minds and a journey to discovery.

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Technology Review Innovation Library 88

Idea Architects

MARCH 21, 2018

It's one of the many core elements of innovation, one Franz Johansson nicely described in his book The Medici Effect. He suggests innovation results from stepping into The Intersection, a place were ideas from different fields and cultures meet and collide, ultimately igniting an explosion of extraordinary discoveries.

Innovation 60

Innovation Library System Products 60

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. They’re proof that innovation and improvement is possible—and replicable—even in tough times. Why there won’t be a meeting industry new normal. (by Affordable membership. Fri 10/30 at 10 a.m.

Revenue 341

Revenue Learning Management System Certificate LMS 341

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APRIL 5, 2024

She recaps a case study presented at the Innovation Summit about the American Board of Medical Specialties’ use of the blue ocean strategy to expand their certification tool into new markets. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. Blue ocean strategy.

Revenue 256

Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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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? Keep these findings in mind when planning staff and member online meetings and educational programs, including conferences. Mobile apps. Gen Z careers.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Eric Lanke

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Leadership. Innovation. Why Innovation is Hard. A little over a month ago I attended WSAEs National Summit on Innovation for Associations. The first day of the summit was facilitated by Jeff De Cagna , and its focus was on building new capacities for innovation within the association community. Member Engagement.

Innovation 100

Innovation Conference Project Leadership 100

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MARCH 8, 2024

What an Event Attendee Wants Hear insights from a survey of conference attendees about their preferences and sentiments regarding in-person and virtual conferences. Learn about unmet attendee needs and innovative ways to leverage event technology to conquer these challenges. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

Social Media 250

Social Media DC Strategy Education 250

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APRIL 21, 2023

Meagan Loyst, founder of Gen Z VCs—“a global collective of 22,000+ Gen Z VCs, founders, angel investors, operators and aspiring VCs,” so, yeah, cred—writes about the amazing success of paid membership communities with Gen Z audiences in nearly every industry. Sadly, associations only merit one mention—as has-beens. Mentoring program.

Education 195

Education Committee Recruiting Recruitment 195

Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Planners share why host destinations don’t need to be large in size to deliver on expertise, collaboration and innovative resources for attendees. Those unfamiliar with the Canadian life sciences landscape may assume that all the knowledge and industry is concentrated in the biggest cities.

Innovation 69

Innovation Committee Conference Resources 69

Association Navigator

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Congratulations to the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM) for hosting a great conference this week in Chicago. In addition to hosting the Color Conference, IACM can point to several other wins this year including: Expanding membership; General Mills is the most recent company to join IACM, A new digital presence.

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Conference Chicago Virginia Innovation 100

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

This survey data will provide quantitative insights to help guide associations planning 2021 conferences. MemberSuite shares nine ideas for member networking meetups that go well beyond the chat box at virtual conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Project Education Software Review 370