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APRIL 5, 2024

TopClass LMS explains how to differentiate and add value to your association’s education programs by building a human touch into them. Blue ocean strategy. To keep them at bay, find a new blue ocean.” Dull new world. AI vs human interactions. 2024 membership pains. Gamification at events. Gamification at events.

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Revenue Price Denver Tools 256

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MARCH 19, 2021

Celebrating a new season. At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. She explains how to assess your needs, identify where you’re depleted, and find resources and solutions, including setting boundaries. How to Find Your Hidden Culture Patterns.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

Are you creating new eLearning courses to provide value to members and bring in revenue for your association’s learning business? If so, you’ve probably encountered the challenge of how to price those courses. Pricing Strategy for Training Courses: Subscription vs. One-Time Fee. Where is the middle ground?

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JUNE 18, 2021

It’s much more challenging to make work friends when you’re a new employee in a remote workplace. Achurch Consulting shares advice for all you new guys/gals on the job, including suggestions for rethinking your virtual background, taking advantage of existing opportunities, scheduling meetups and paying attention to personality clues.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you. That’s great!

LMS 172

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

TopClass LMS advises associations to offer microlearning programs to busy professionals since they’re more likely to have 10 minutes to spare, not 50. They describe nine strategies for marketing membership to Gen Z. We all know how culture plays a significant role in an organization’s success. Who has the time to learn?

Revenue 227

Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Tagoras is conducting a brief survey to find out where learning and education businesses (i.e., In part two of their Open Space series, TopClass LMS explains how to overcome common objections to using this engaging event format. associations) plan to focus their efforts in 2024. Conference design. Conference/abstract management.

Revenue 256

Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

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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. Thank goodness, many associations are rethinking new member onboarding. Sponsorship strategy.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

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MAY 26, 2023

WBT Systems shares strategies for convincing people to commit time to their own professional development. In other news, Forj acquired community platform Mobilize after gobbling up LMS platform Web Courseworks earlier in the year. Good intentions are nice, but they mean nothing if they don’t turn into action. More info/register.

Technology 195

Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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MAY 12, 2023

Learning business. WBT Systems describes how for-profit learning platforms, like the MOOCs Coursera and EdX, make their money. WBT shares seven MOOC business model strategies you should definitely steal. CDT – AWTC Pop-Up Lunch: Chicago Join AWTC for our new, nationwide monthly pop-up lunch! Membership tiers.

Chicago 200

Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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APRIL 14, 2023

TopClass LMS explains how your association can clear up the confusion and attract employers and learners to your digital badge programs—plus why you should do it sooner rather than later. Elizabeth Grace Saunders, Harvard Business Review ) Good eats Skip down to the list of free educational events if you prefer takeout.

Leadership 195

Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Instead of getting caught off guard like last year, they suggest preparing for anti-digital bias, making a virtual Plan B (but a better version than last time), investing in the right technology, and aligning your org chart and skill sets to the new reality. Sponsorship strategy. Ann Patchett, New York Times ).

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JANUARY 21, 2022

In WBT’s primer on this essential element of instruction, they explain why the brain likes retrieval practice and how to build it into the design of your educational programs. MemberSuite suggests how to reevaluate the member experience and apply what you learn. New episodes are posted around 1 p.m. The member experience.

Survey 195

Survey Newsletter Price Technology 195

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JULY 21, 2017

You know how it goes: you look at the “Customers who bought this item also bought” section on Amazon and before you know it you’ve clicked “Buy now” several times. It] reveal[s] how fragile the status quo is, and how malleable the future can be.”. Billhighway explains how to help your chapters and volunteer leaders stay safe.

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Association Success

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

This means that D&A should be on every CEO and Executive Director’s agenda, and in some cases even a topic for the volunteer board. Use business language while being prepared to give insight into technical details. It’s crucial to link D&A to the high-level organizational strategy as defined by the board.

Tips 78

Tips LMS Examples Revenue 78

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. EventMobi explains how to use a year-round community and content hub to keep attendees connected with each other and with your association. Trade show costs.

Blended Learning 39

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Delcor

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

What if I’m not prepared for the unexpected? But now, heading down the trail, you’re confident, excited, and prepared to face whatever the wilderness brings your way. Project managers head into a new project with that same sense of excitement and caution. They understand how to handle risks and follow park regulations.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

MemberSuite suggests nine ideas for new membership tiers that might be a good fit for your association and market. WBT Systems shares seven ways OSMA and its members and customers benefited from a new LMS. Mobilize Networks offers “ enlightened and informed engagement strategies ” that reimagine the member journey.

LMS 43

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MAY 22, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… New member onboarding. Does your association have a new member onboarding, orientation or welcoming program? If you do, please participate in the 2020 New Member Engagement Survey from Amanda Kaiser (Kaiser Insights) and Dynamic Benchmarking.

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OCTOBER 25, 2019

Only 45% of the freelancers participating in the study do “skilled services”—like programming, business consulting, marketing and, ahem, writing. If so, how are you meeting the unique needs of freelancers? An eye doctor explains how to keep screens from ruining your vision. A new episode is posted every Monday by 1 p.m.,

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JULY 12, 2019

That’s why you need to prepare for the unexpected, says Fíonta, by developing a contingency plan aka a disaster recovery/business continuity plan. Companies are using internal gig platforms to match employees to projects that will help them learn new skills. No software is 100% completely reliable. Connie Loizos, TechCrunch ).

Arlington 34

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JULY 8, 2022

WBT Systems writes about a new ad campaign coming in September from Opportunity@Work, a coalition asking employers to get rid of unnecessary bachelor’s degree requirements for hiring. WBT describes why and how associations, where appropriate, can join this movement. If you don’t, you can cost your association a lot of time and money.

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JULY 14, 2023

WBT Systems explains how professional learning plans benefit both your association and members and how to get them going. Too many people, perhaps following the poor example of politicians and media, have forgotten how to do this respectfully. Differentiate yourself and don’t be afraid to try new things.

Education 39

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I went from stunning grueling experiences—hiking 14 miles down the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, hiking 10 miles up the South Rim the next day, and more hiking in Sedona AZ (Bear Mountain was the highlight)—to the intense reality of preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence.

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JUNE 17, 2022

WBT Systems suggests strategies to reverse the decline in virtual and in-person conference registrations that many associations are experiencing right now. At Leading Learning, Jack Coursen from ASHA describes the journey his team took on the way to a successful learning subscription business. Trade Show News Network ).

DC 39

DC Revenue Washington Leadership 39

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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. Tue 9/4 at 2:30 p.m. More info/register.

Chicago 37

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Because words are my trade, I’m super aware of how people use them. 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. They describe nine responsibilities you should be aware of and prepare for. Quick hits.

Blended Learning 41

Blended Learning Education Video Conference 41

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Competition-beating strategies. Impexium shares seven strategies to differentiate your association from the competition in 2024. Quick hits Five ways to tell if your data management strategy is ready for AI. | DEI & education.

Case Study 266

Case Study Newsletter Strategy Revenue 266

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! If you’re hunting for new association management software, take a look at Ernie Smith’s advice in Associations Now. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ).

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APRIL 13, 2018

Last week, WBT Systems explained how to prepare a business case for a new LMS. Now they’re back with advice on how to present that persuasive case for a new LMS to decision-makers. Events are ultimately organized in order to foster new connections, new learning, and new action.

DC 30

DC Washington Revenue Chicago 30

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MARCH 13, 2020

At Community by Association, she describes how she shook up the traditional mentoring model , looked for a new type of mentor, got some pushback, but made it work. Abby Levene at Dropbox explains how businesses can benefit from age diversity , especially from the wisdom and life experience of older employees.

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DC Washington Revenue Communications 44

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

Edelman surveyed nearly 3,600 management-level professionals who consume thought-leadership content so they could help marketers understand how to break through the noise , when to use thought leadership and what B2B audiences want to see from companies. New association podcast. Masooma Memon, Databox ). Subscribe to Blog via Email.

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San Diego Education Social Media Content 195

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JANUARY 19, 2018

We can’t predict the future but we can imagine different futures and prepare ourselves and our organizations for those scenarios. WBT Systems shares advice this week on how to think like a futurist. One thing we can predict about the future: implementing new technology will never stop. New Scientist ). Wolcott, Quartz ).

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LMS Price Revenue Technology 174

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APRIL 24, 2020

WBT Systems also shares ideas specifically for preparing and engaging attendees and learners for virtual education via Zoom. And the crisis has generated a tremendous opportunity to experiment with new strategies and get rid of things that have not provided value for many years.”. Using Zoom for professional development.

North Carolina 243

North Carolina Survey Strategy Conference 243

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

After an informative discussion in ASAE Collaborate, TopClass LMS was inspired to introduce the Open Space event format to those who can’t access the forum. If you’re trying to figure out how to market to Gen Z and millennials, Mercury Creative Group explains how to build an association brand that attracts and retains younger members.

Revenue 272

Revenue Innovation Education Tools 272

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MAY 12, 2017

If you anticipate having to make the case to your board for a new AMS or for any type of new software , check out this advice from Aptify. It’s interesting how we think about luck—how lucky or unlucky we are. – Buying an LMS Today to Meet the Learning Needs of Tomorrow. Tue 5/16 at 2 p.m. Host: Docebo.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Chapter leaders are busy volunteers trying to juggle their personal, professional and chapter responsibilities. Their list starts with advancing DEI within your association and industry, and building a culture of belonging, but also includes strategies that don’t take as long to implement. Chapter event/website tech.

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LMS District of Columbia Revenue Survey 195