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AUGUST 21, 2020

Either way, career pathways , says WBT Systems in this #ASAE20 recap, help your members and market understand what they need to learn and which of your programs they should take to acquire those competencies. They explain how to deliver value to virtual event sponsors—value that will generate more revenue for your association.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

The resulting report from this survey provides benchmarking data and insight into how more than 1,000 associations recruit, engage and retain members and certificants. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. I also like perusing posts on 2019 trends.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Whether your association is planning to launch new education or certification programs, or revitalize and restructure existing programs, our suggestion for your new year resolution is to invest in association learning technology. The key step to a designing a new strategy or plan for association learning is to set achievable goals.

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MARCH 10, 2023

Membership engagement. Nimble AMS describes how it can help your association recruit, engage and retain members by helping you better understand members, anticipate their needs, and deliver personalized communication and content. Small staff challenge. Journalism’s decline. Wowee, that was tasty.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020

WBT Systems proposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. Billhighway explains how to identify bright spots —chapters that are achieving success by doing something different, something others chapters can replicate. Chapter bright spots. Innovation and membership growth.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

When you’re selecting technology, like a learning management system (LMS), there’s so many ways you can botch the decision, mostly because you don’t know what you don’t know. WBT Systems suggests ten factors you should consider while developing requirements for your new LMS. Converting new members (i.e.,

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Learn more about the application process, including tips for a successful submission and insider knowledge about what the judges seek, during a 1/28 webinar—details below. Sticky learning. Rereading something is no substitute for retrieval practice , says WBT Systems. The member experience. Event trends. Quick hits.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Maddie Grant and Jamie Notter have a new book coming out, The Non-Obvious Guide to Employee Engagement. The book presents a provocative alternative solution to one of the biggest problems in workplaces: declining employee engagement.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

Due to the pandemic and uncertain economy, associations are constantly creating new resources for members and making changes to business as usual—yes, they’re innovating! WBT Systems describes 12 essentials for frugal innovation , the only kind your budget probably allows. How to connect with the co-workers you’re missing.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

A new report shows that “word of mouth” (WOM)—both online and offline—impacts every business, organization and cause. Melissa Henley and Katie Burke at CMS Wire explain how to drive change without driving your colleagues crazy using techniques based on neuroscience. Locations: Washington DC and online. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Now on to the list of this week’s free webinars and learning events. Considering that 93% of all online experiences begin with organic search, organizers should learn the basics of SEO in order to drive more qualified visitors to event websites and to ultimately increase event registrations. Tue 11/15 at 1 p.m.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Harvard Business Review says, “Translators play a critical role in bridging the technical expertise of data engineers and data scientists with the operational expertise of marketing” and other front-line managers. WBT Systems explains how to motivate members to buy what you’re selling. See it in action at the Smithsonian.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Member engagement. Many of us are eagerly awaiting the release of Amanda Kaiser’s book, Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community , on February 14. Member recruitment.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Vendor member education. WBT Systems explains why and how to help industry partners get the most value out of their membership. They describe educational programs that will help these member develop relationships and generate more leads.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A justification toolkit helps prospective learners make a case for attending your online courses. WBT Systems describes what goes into a persuasive toolkit. Manager burnout. Achurch Consulting identifies the five warning signs of a manager who’s on the verge of quitting. Membership engagement. Board practices.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

After reviewing ASI’s 2023 Membership Performance Benchmark Report, WBT Systems discusses the findings and highlights the role of professional development in attracting, engaging, and retaining members. Member renewals. Host: Maurine Kwende, CEO and founder, EMK Learning Solutions Fri 2/24 at 12 p.m.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

It’s much better to get this news well before your project begins so you can figure out how to juggle these tasks with your regular workload. Don’t assume the membership recruitment, engagement, and retention practices that worked pre-pandemic will continue to work as well now. Revisiting membership practices. Quick hits.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

An Association Advisor interview with Tamela Blalock, CAE , reveals her superpowers: member development and revenue generation. Does your association have a learning strategy? If not, you’ll want to check out this post from WBT Systems about the benefits of a learning strategy , including an integrated approach to education.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

WBT Systems replies with an emphatic Yes. They explain how to earn and reward learner loyalty. The Harvard Business Review describes how the New York Public Library involved employees from 93 branches in innovation communities —could be a good model for chapters. How to respond? You know I’m all about free. CAE credit.

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