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12 Ways to Add Extra Value to Your Online Courses

WBT Systems

The adult education market is becoming increasingly crowded as for-profits discover the once exclusive domain of higher education, trade associations, and professional societies. Besides offering high-caliber curriculum and instructors, how can you add extra value to your online courses and ensure they stand out from the pack? The answer: find ways to supplement your curriculum with valuable extras.

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Don't Be Misled By the Concentric Circles of Diversity

Eric Lanke

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Spark Consulting was out with another white paper -- this one on the sometimes challenging topic of diversity and inclusion -- and that it was another thought-provoking read for association CEOs. If you're interested, you can download "Include Is A Verb: Moving From Talk to Action on Diversity and Inclusion" here. It's free and you don't even have to register for it.

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Strategies for Association Success

GrowthZone

In the fast-paced world of association management, staying on target with an organization’s mission and goals can be a challenge. Learn about 3 ways to help your association. thrive in The Association Success Kit. Association pros are tasked with running their organization’s day-to-day operations, finding ways to demonstrate value to members, and the list goes on….

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The Law of Probability and Association Management

Smooth The Path

Why do some guys get all the girls? This was a question my Dad asked himself in his teens. He noticed that some of his classmates always had a date. They were not smarter or richer or funnier or better looking. So, why did they have all the luck? Later on, my Dad devolved a hypothesis. A hypothesis his lucky friends confirmed. Seemingly lucky guys ask girls out more often.

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How to Increase Membership Renewal

Dive deep into essential elements that drive member retention. Learn why members may hesitate to renew. Discover actionable techniques to encourage their return and foster lasting engagement. Uncover reasons members choose not to renew. Learn effective tactics to elevate member engagement and communication. Explore methods to encourage member renewal and active participation in your association Download now to take charge of your membership retention strategy!

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What Hiring for Diversity Requires From Leaders

Associations Now

ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo speaker chef Jeff Henderson has strong feelings on how to create diverse teams. It starts by understanding the culture the team exists in to start with. Jeff Henderson is best known as a chef. But he’s also a student of workplace cultures, with a particular eye for how we handle building diverse teams—or avoid doing so.

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Corn Growers Group Launches Innovation Challenge

Associations Now

The National Corn Growers Association is relying on some friendly competition to crowdsource innovative ways to use corn products. With the U.S. sitting on a field corn surplus of 1.8 billion bushels, the National Corn Growers Association is hosting a global open innovation challenge to explore new solutions for turning the crop into bio-sustainable chemicals and molecules.

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Advance Your Associations Learning Presence and Profits

CommPartners

During the past several years there has been much conversation and debate on how associations can continue to thrive in the face of increasing competition. The question is; with all of the outside “noise” influencing our stakeholders, how can these organizations cut through the clutter, and provide clear value? The sharing of knowledge is a […].

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Monday Buzz: Appealing to New Graduates

Associations Now

How to engage and recruit new graduates to your association. Also: Even a veteran event planner can make these common mistakes. The class of 2017 has collected its hard-earned diplomas and is ready to head into the workforce. Now is a great time for your association to engage with and possibly recruit these new college graduates. Since many graduates are anxious about starting their careers, association can help them out by providing them with a mentoring program, suggests MemberClicks in a rece

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New Group Gives Recruiters a Leg Up in Their Own Profession

Associations Now

A newly formalized association aims to expand networking and learning opportunities for talent acquisition professionals. Few people understand the importance of networking better than recruiters. That could by why the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, which announced its official launch last week, swept onto the scene with more than 250 members already on the books.

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How to Create a Winning Event Marketing Strategy

Events hold the power to create lasting impressions and meaningful connections. They are not only occasions for celebration but also valuable marketing opportunities. Event marketing has become an essential component of successful business strategies, enabling organizations to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences. However, behind every successful event lies a well-thought-out marketing strategy.

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First Cuban Business Association Signals Potential Opportunities

Associations Now

The fact that a small business association has formed in Cuba might bode well for American associations looking to collaborate with Cubans. The Associated Press reported recently that entrepreneurs in Cuba have formed the country’s first small business organization, called the Association of Businessmen, and about 90 entrepreneurs have joined. The group applied for government recognition in February but has not yet received it.