Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 20, 2017

Headlines like, “The LMS Market Is Quickly Losing Ground,” and “Traditional eLearning is Dead,” have prompted concerned association leaders to ask me: “Why should I invest in an LMS if the technology is dying?”. Corporate LMS Systems Must Evolve or Die. Are they learning deployment systems?

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LMS System Technology Content 136

WBT Systems

APRIL 10, 2018

Do you ever daydream about having a new learning platform? Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learning management system (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Learn about decision-makers and their expectations. Who’s going to hear or read your presentation?

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LMS How To Learning Management System Proposal 166

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Event recordings. TopClass LMS reviews the pros and cons of recording an educational event from both the attendee and association perspectives. Gen Z education. Scientific society events. Users groups. Website RFPs. Next gen websites.

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LMS Revenue Education Strategy 266

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. In this employers’ job market, it’s tougher for members, customers and prospects to find a better position.

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Newsletter Certificate Denver Case Study 266

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JUNE 18, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Their guidebook shows chapters how they scored in each of five KPI areas, describes best practices to follow to raise those scores, and provides links to additional resources on the AGC website. Virtual conference networking. Quick hits.

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LMS Certificate America Committee 369

WBT Systems

AUGUST 15, 2017

An effective online learning marketing plan has three phases. First, create awareness in your target audiences—their awareness of the need for pursuing professional development and their awareness of the educational programs your association offers. Expeditionary Marketing. So how do you compete?

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Education Marketing Class Mooc 155

Forj

MAY 25, 2021

Administering continuing medical education (CME) is no simple task— from the advanced accreditation reporting to the ongoing evolution of medical best practices, it can be a huge administrative task for your team. 5 Features to Seek in Your Next Learning Management System. How to Choose the Right Healthcare LMS: 4 Top Tips.

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LMS Learning Management System Course Case Study 91

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JUNE 25, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. They describe how the Association General Contractors of America shares this data with its chapters, provides resources to help them improve performance, and supports their growth with chapter leader training and development. Online learning.

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LMS Revenue Tips America 361

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Join or Die. I’d love to see that phrase in membership marketing copy. Learning subscriptions. TopClass LMS explains how to keep industry professionals (and members) close with a learning subscription. Member mobile app.

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DC Washington Member Engagement Innovation 261

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. LMS/CRM integration.

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LMS Montana Revenue Price 329

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JANUARY 26, 2024

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Membership. I’ve used data from Marketing General Inc.’s s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Email marketing news. The 2024 survey is now open. Volunteer burnout. Oh my, yes.

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Survey Project Strategy Education 256

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AUGUST 11, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association community. But there’s no replacement for conferences. No education sessions for me this time—too expensive!—which Yes, our conferences are places, but they’re also where we double-down on this feeling. Leadership pipeline.

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Chicago Certificate Marketing Content 195

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MARCH 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. At First Round Review, Jessmina Archbold says self-care is not what you buy yourself, it’s how you work on yourself. Association innovation. Celebrating a new season. The spring equinox arrives on Saturday. Chapter events. Questions for leadership.

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LMS Nashville Strategy Video 370

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Mental health. 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? Marketing to Gen Z and millennials.

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Strategy Video Technology Innovation 272

Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 4, 2020

During this Coronavirus crisis, many planned conferences are being transformed into virtual events. How do you price your virtual events? There is a wide variance in how virtual events are priced. In response to this demand, there are new companies springing up each week. Do they train speakers? Provide attendee support?

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LMS Price Team Sample 282

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m back in the saddle again—and this photo captures my hiking buddies climbing up a tricky portion of the saddle between Big Spring and Squaw Canyons in the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park in Utah—one of my favorite places.

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Utah LMS Conference Technology 370

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Grassroots advocacy. TopClass LMS explains how education programs can help your association’s grassroots advocacy efforts. Conference/abstract management. Member recruitment. That’s on us, says Jay Cost at The Dispatch.

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Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

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JANUARY 10, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… As many in my family can tell you, I’m not always good at noticing someone’s sent me a text, so I’m not in need of a digital detox. Maybe one sign of a looming implosion… your conference is stuck in the dark ages.

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LMS Software Chicago Washington 243

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APRIL 14, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Extreme brainstorming. Marketing automation. Impexium describes three benefits of marketing automation , a capability you really must have in your association’s tech stack. Abstract/conference management. CliftonStrengths.

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Leadership Education Revenue Strategy 195

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JULY 21, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Association Brain Food is taking off next Friday, July 28 because I’m away all week at my state SAE conference and a family beach vacation. Member education. See how you measure up! The next edition will go live on Friday, August 4.

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Atlanta millennials Price Technology 195

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MAY 26, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reflection. “To To navigate change, companies need fear-free cultures of diverse people and mindsets led by leaders who continuously learn, incentivize and train for change and worship no sacred cows.” ― Rishad Tobaccowala Competing for members’ time.

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Technology Education Arkansas Leadership 195

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MARCH 26, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. He says intuition is “incredibly important to human-centered design [because it] taps into our shared understanding as humans of how things should operate.” Association innovation. No surprise there. That stinks. Intuitive innovation.

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Innovation San Diego LMS Strategy 259

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. In the past, they achieved this in part by selling continuing education content to members, either directly or indirectly through conferences and forums. It’s different now.

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LMS Certificate Library Education 253

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APRIL 30, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. McKinley Advisors describes how environmental factors have impacted the performance and priorities of associations in their survey report, Association Viewpoint: Renewal, Reinvention and Responsibility , conducted in February 2021. Quick hits.

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Education Technology Strategy Revenue 354

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams.

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Montana Conference Content Education 370

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OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Achurch Consulting and Association TRENDS just released a must-read report, State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , that answers the question: “How will the acceleration of remote work impact the association workplace?”

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LMS Conference Technology Content 195

WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Technology continually creates new opportunities for your association’s educational programs, but it also lowers the barrier to entry for competitors to enter and disrupt your market. Think of all the organizations that now offer professional development to your members—how many of them existed even ten years ago?

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LMS Arlington Course Virginia 150

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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LMS Pennsylvania Innovation Education 276

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MAY 5, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Meaningful meetings. Corporate learning. Coursera, EdX and LinkedIn Learning are going all in on the corporate market and increasing revenue as a result. But where and how do you even begin to improve your culture?

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Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 205

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MARCH 24, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… I’m going away for eight days on a hiking vacation in southern Utah, so I’m not publishing Association Brain Food the next two Fridays, March 31 and April 7. They explain how to use AMS data for planning and marketing events.

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Revenue Chicago Leadership Education 227

MemberClicks

AUGUST 3, 2023

Online learning isn’t just for educational institutions. Learning remains an ongoing priority for many working professionals around the world. If your association is looking to streamline education and support career development among its members, it’s time to consider investing in association learning management software (LMS).

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Software LMS Certificate Learning Management System 52

Association Success

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

In my first few days at LeadingAge , an association of nonprofit aging services providers, I was googling “what is an LMS?” I had been hired in a new role to assist in growing LeadingAge’s “distance” learning offerings. . I had worked at smaller aging nonprofits, none of which had a robust online learning platform.

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LMS Learning Management System Content Price 66

Nimble AMS

JULY 28, 2022

During the pandemic leaders rethought how they handled all aspects of their organization more than ever before. But technology is the key factor that continues to be impacted today by the effects of COVID-19 in our society. . Adopting new technology is a sometimes stressful, always necessary responsibility for association leaders.

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Software LMS Learning Management System Missouri 123

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Online education nimbleness. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Gamification makes about as much sense as chocolate-dipped broccoli , says Adrian Segar at Conferences That Work. Quick hits.

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Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Non Dues-a-Palooza (NDP). I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. Learning business. It’s not until early September, but put NDP on your radar.

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Chicago Newsletter Mooc Education 200

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!

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LMS Course Price Team 172

WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

No matter how hard you sell your online course or educational program, your prospect’s purchasing decision is most influenced by what others tell them or what they see others do—that’s the power of social proof. Your association can leverage the power of social proof when marketing your online learning programs.

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Marketing How To Course Discount 192