Tue.Jul 10, 2018

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How to Get Your Association to Support Staff’s Professional Development

WBT Systems

Pick an association website at random and read their About page. Chances are you’ll see something in their mission or values about education. Associations have long been leaders in the lifelong learning business—which is why it’s so shocking to see how few associations support staff’s professional development, according to these survey results from Association Media & Publishing.

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9 “Musts” for a Successful Association Board Orientation

GrowthZone

You want new board members to hit the ground running, right? The key is to make sure your orientation process is actually producing results. Get the Field Guide to Board Orientation for. a step-by-step plan. A successful orientation program generates excitement and motivation. By the end of the orientation process, new (and existing) board member(s) should: Feel comfortable and involved.

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Our Members Have No Idea What is Going On Behind the Scenes at Our Association

Smooth The Path

I live in a little village with seven houses. There is a steep hill to the west of us and a sharp curve to the east. All seven homes have blind driveways. Not a week goes by when a passerby doesn’t get surprised by one of us backing out of our driveway and is prompted to respond with the brake peddle to the floor and palm on the horn. Sometimes a few impolite words follow.

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Bake Learning Into Culture

Association Success

Professional development can become part of day-to-day operations. I am lucky to work for an organization that values lifelong learning. For me, keeping on top of my field and enhancing my skill set does not come second to my day-to-day work—it is an integral part of it. How can organizations make professional development a part of their culture and the air that they breathe?

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Ultimate Guide to Monetizing Association Member Education

Unlock More Profit and Smarter Packaging for Member Learning Every decision that goes into your learning monetization strategy matters for your association’s bottom line. Our research has shown a clear correlation between high program maturity (and ROI!) and choosing the right monetization strategy. This eBook contains clear, actionable ways to approach packaging and pricing models that will help your association grow revenue, improve profitability, and drive expansion into new markets.

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5 Shifts to Recharge Creative Conversations

Idea Architects

The past two weeks have found me held hostage in more poorly organized, under-managed, and enthusiasm-draining meetings than any human being should have to endure. In this day and age it is simply unacceptable to ask volunteers and our staff colleagues to share their valuable time and to then misuse it in such a manner. If your meetings are plagued by underwhelming results and lack the spirit needed to promote creativity and innovation, the following five practical pointers might help.