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How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development

WBT Systems

It’s especially frustrating when these people are employers in your association’s industry or profession. The employers who are afraid people will leave after they’ve invested in their professional development are aware of the power of education—they just don’t know how to use that power for good. Ask for their feedback on curriculum.

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

WBT Systems

Now more than ever, new technologies and industry shake-ups are putting more pressure on professionals to learn new skills,” said Raegan Johnson at Associations Now. Consider all sources: associations, colleges and universities, industry vendors, for-profit organizations, and MOOCs. Research HR policies. Know what you’re up against.

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Lunchtime Links: Throw Away Your Best-Practices Handbook

Associations Now

How following industry best practices could hinder innovation. When faced with a problem, do you consult industry best practices for a solution? The post Lunchtime Links: Throw Away Your Best-Practices Handbook appeared first on Associations Now.' Also: Have a long to-do list? Get things done by hosting a volunteer event.

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Top benefits for association leaders to connect with their volunteer members

Nimble AMS

Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. . When non-members learn their industry colleagues are routinely acknowledged by your association, their interest in your organization will grow. Learn more.

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How to Keep Your Event Speakers Happy

Expo Logic

How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Within your industry, search through the people connected to your network until you find a potential speaker who meets your criteria. Before the event, compile a handbook of important information to give to your speaker. What do you need from them to ensure a successful event?

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10 Unconventional Ways to Get More Value from Your Association’s LMS

WBT Systems

Design a Membership 101 course that shows them how to achieve their goals and get the most from their membership. For example, teach them how to: Find the resources they need on your website. Quarterly live webcasts on a hot industry or career advancement topic with time for a Q&A session about the association.

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Long Live Your Education Sessions: How To Repurpose, Reuse and Recoup Meeting Costs

Tom Morrison

Our association had a five module course that included a thick 3-ring bound Instructor’s Guide, five student handbooks and written tests. What if we partnered with one of our industry professionals to create 2 hours of video for each module to take the teaching out of the member’s hand? The thick Instructor Guide was OVERHEADS!

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