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Motor City, ASAE 2015 and a Remarkable Year at YM

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I am excited about making my way to Detroit, except for the 4:00 AM wakeup call to make my flight – reminds me too much of my days as a kid delivering newspapers. If you’re in Detroit for ASAE please take a minute and stop by the YM booth (#539) for a visit. A lot has happened at YM since we were in Nashville last year for ASAE.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based team was motivated by the desire to find solutions for struggling businesses like the Detroit automobile producers. Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” In addition, it’s convenient and economical.

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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. The meeting and event industry is much the same way. At Michigan Meetings and Events, we’ve taken a few educated guesses at what will matter in our industry this year: A little dirt is a good thing. Technology is a supplementary tool.

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Conference Circuit: 2014?s Events in Review

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E3, the most important video-game industry event , utilized standard social media outlets in addition to a Twitch live-streaming channel to document its extensive events. Some associations aimed to not just document and promote through social media but also equip professionals with the digital tools for success in their industries.

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Effectively Training a Global Audience: What Works?

Leading Learning

It’s helpful to have an understanding of e-learning course creation, from coordinating subject matter experts (SMEs) and writing scripts to using rapid authoring tools, when creating a successful learning experience. She currently serves on the board of ATD Detroit. The post Effectively Training a Global Audience: What Works?

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Seen Elsewhere: Resources for Trend Scanning, Gaming, Productivity

Idea Architects

In this edition, explore tools for environmental scanning and trend watching, examples of game dynamics being applied by real-world companies and associations, and a handy tool for tracking and maintaining personal productivity. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Staying Aware of Societal Trends and Innovations.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: Making Meetings Matter

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It is all too easy to focus conversations about designing better learning experiences on tools, techniques, and logistics. They come to revel in what it means to be a member of their industry or profession and to be surrounded by tens or thousands of like-minded individuals. 15, Detroit, OACS-MACS Fall Conference. Blog Archive.