Reid All About it

JUNE 30, 2023

WBT Systems provides strategies for offering professional development as an employee retention tool. What do you do when employees are begging for new timesaving tools or want to adopt modern systems to replace under-performing ones? I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Employee retention. CAE credit.

Chicago 205

Chicago Newsletter Revenue Education 205

Reid All About it

MAY 10, 2019

Its speed, capacity, and dramatically reduced power consumption and communications response times, or “latency,” will make possible an astonishing range of innovative new products and services. He writes about a functional requirement that associations often overlook during association management system (AMS) selection: user experience.

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DC FAQ Member Experience Project 170

Membersuite

MAY 25, 2021

Your AMS isn’t integrated with other systems so staff and leaders can’t access the data and reports they need to understand member/customers and make decisions. You can’t use the AMS to track member engagement—volunteering, events, certification/education and purchases. What processes took too long? How would this fit?

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

At Naylor’s Association Adviser, Cathi Hight raises good points about member engagement and explains how to use surveys and focus groups to understand what member segments value. Project management. But these meetings often occur only after things go wrong or big projects end, says Ethan Mollick. More info/register.

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Revenue Survey Education Strategy 227

Aptify

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

NetForum identified a need in the market for associations that wish to implement a new AMS system quickly without heavy customization,” said Tim Ward, General Manager of NetForum. As soon as we kicked off the implementation the team was amazing,” said Christina Bova, CAEP Director of Member Engagement and Advocacy.

Software 72

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Reid All About it

JUNE 2, 2023

WBT Systems says learning analytics can answer all kinds of questions about your education programs, including their market performance, effectiveness, and value to learners and your association. I’m telling you, change management chops will make a tremendous difference for projects and your career. Don’t have a salesperson call them.

Technology 195

Technology Chicago Education System 195

Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

When you don’t know what’s going on with your members, what is important to them, what events they attend or products they buy or where they’re located, you’re losing out on key opportunities to connect and ultimately make your members’ experience a great one. number of webinar registrants), the customer experience (ex.

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Aptify

AUGUST 28, 2023

Before you start evaluating new software and watching product demos, make sure you know what steps you’ll need to take to get approval for the new software. How will we fund the project? Make sure you talk with all stakeholders in your organization who make budget decisions to understand how the project will be funded.

Membership Management 72

Membership Management Software Project Process 72

Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Got a writing project ? I usually work with association industry partners on blog posts, case studies, and other content marketing pieces , but am open to learning about other interesting projects outside that scope. Member app. 1 CAE credit.

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Certificate Price Tools Technology 281

Reid All About it

JUNE 16, 2023

WBT Systems explains what associations need to know about launching a podcast and how a podcast can contribute to the success of your professional development programs. Don’t let your team get consumed by an obsession with productivity. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Event planning.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 27, 2023

James Young at Product Community says you need “ a world-class value proposition ” for your association and for each product or experience. Unlock the power of timeboxing for project management and professional development. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Value proposition.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Based on conversations with young members, former members, and never-members from multiple industries, Michelle Maher of Highland describes why young professionals are engaging digital channels instead of associations and the unique value they seek from associations. Next gen membership #2. More info/register. 1 CAE credit. .

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Revenue Certificate Tools Innovation 256

Reid All About it

MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. How to Determine Your Most Valuable Products & Which to Sunset. Event safety. Quick hits. Wed 5/19 at 3 p.m. –

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St. Louis Technology Strategy Conference 341

Reid All About it

JANUARY 28, 2022

If the registration numbers for your educational programs are disappointing, WBT Systems shares several reasons people don’t commit to online courses and conferences. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. 5 Tips to Deliver a Better Member Experience: How to Present Your Member Benefits for Max Engagement.

Newsletter 195

Newsletter Survey Team Software 195

Reid All About it

DECEMBER 1, 2023

When members better understand your association’s legislative and regulatory priorities and their role in achieving those goals, they can more confidently make an effective case with policymakers. Project success stories. Member recruitment. To attract young members , you must recruit in ways that make sense to them.

Arlington 266

Arlington Technology Strategy Los Angeles 266

Membersuite

JULY 16, 2021

The association staff on the project team care about these functions and features, but most of their co-workers only care about one thing: reports. Reports provide the information you and your colleagues need to better understand your members, customers, and prospects. Establish the system of record. Siloed data is of no use.

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Report How To Committee System 175

Higher Logic

JANUARY 30, 2018

Your staff is short on time and, with so few employees, you may not have the expertise to take on all the projects you want. They’ll already have the system experience to design and launch your website quickly. It also needs a long-term strategy, beta testing, content, and consistent attention to ensure members receive value.

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Event Planning Video Project Content 218

Reid All About it

MARCH 10, 2023

WBT Systems explains how you can use ChatGPT to manage and market your association’s education programs. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. These range from difficulty accessing data to conflicting numbers sitting in different source systems. Fri 3/10 at 12 p.m. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit.

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Committee Education Software Technology 195

Reid All About it

JUNE 9, 2023

This week, WBT Systems focuses on seven practices that can help associations create a learning environment in which adult learners can flourish. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Host: MeetingsNet Speaker: Stephen Cutchins, Senior Product Manager – Accessibility, Cvent Wed 6/14 at 2 p.m.

Revenue 205

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Reid All About it

JULY 7, 2023

Designing asynchronous (self-paced, on-demand) online courses is even tougher, but WBT Systems gives you a head start. If your association has a website redesign project on the horizon, there’s no need to ask ASAE Collaborate about RFP samples. I’m happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. CMS/website RFP.

Tools 195

Tools Education Newsletter Chicago 195

Reid All About it

MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Fri 3/5 at 10 a.m.* – Member ROI Simplified: Safeguarding Your Organization’s Future. Engagement boxes. Virtual watercooler.

North Carolina 370

North Carolina Certificate Strategy Case Study 370

Reid All About it

APRIL 26, 2019

WBT Systems explains how to design and market programs that meet the education expectations of Millennials and Gen Z. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not product-centric. How to Save Time Making Conference Education & Proposal Management Systems Work Together. Ottawa, Ontario). Tue 4/30 at 12:30 p.m. –

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Reid All About it

JULY 2, 2021

WBT Systems does too. This week, they discuss peer advisory groups for association members who want to learn from and with each other. Wes Trochlil suggests how to tackle a big data cleanup project —one bite at a time. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric. Peer advisory groups. I doubt it.

Technology 370

Technology Strategy System Education 370

Aptify

JULY 23, 2021

For starters, before you even get to the selection phase, you must convince the board to fund the project. A lot is riding on your proposal to the board: staff’s productivity and effectiveness, data security, and usefulness, maybe even your reputation, and definitely your stress level. Bring your project partners.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 15, 2021

Judges get an inside look at some of the most innovative and outstanding marketing, membership and communication projects and programs in the association profession. The deadline for ASAE members to apply for a judge spot is February 9, 2021. WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking.

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Innovation Las Vegas Communications Education 359

Association Success

MARCH 12, 2019

Product and content development will be approached in a collaborative, well-prioritized, and holistic way. Associations traditionally build their organizational structures around products like: membership, events, education, certifications, publications, research, and more. So, what does this look like? Acquisition Team.

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Certificate Discount Team Content 109

GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Leveraging a robust AMS system enables membership professionals to engage members and develop their association instead of focusing on mundane, repetitive tasks. In a nutshell, an AMS provides associations and chambers of commerce with an all-in-one management system to: Grow membership. It has been updated. Generate revenue.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 25, 2022

WBT Systems highlights other professional development opportunities revealed by the LinkedIn research. . Member profile data. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric. Thorben Grosser, VP of Product Marketing & Events, EventMobi. Fri 3/25 at 11 a.m.* – The Association Show: Content.

Revenue 195

Revenue Content Virginia Technology 195

Delcor

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The CIO leads their association through digital transformation —the adoption of an association-wide strategy and culture that integrates digital technology and a digital-first mindset throughout the organization to better deliver value to members and customers. Technology project prioritization. What’s in Your Association’s IT Bag?

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Protech

OCTOBER 5, 2020

H ere ’s how three associations successfully executed their digital transformation projects to better meet the needs of their members and staff. . NADO Transforms Staff and Member Experience s . Modernizing its member portal and e-commerce solution was also a priority for NADO. Read NADO’s Full Story (PDF) .

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 14, 2018

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) uses multiple systems—AMS, email marketing, and online community, among others—to collect member data, but it couldn’t compare or analyze valuable member activity across systems. Both organizations got to work consolidating ASAE’s data from all the different systems.

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.orgCommunity

MAY 15, 2019

Innovation helps organizations create and improve processes, products, services, and experiences for their members, customers, staff, and audiences. Encourage cross-functional projects so staff can practice working across departmental lines. If a new project means more money for your budget, that’s less money for mine.

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Smooth The Path

AUGUST 13, 2018

Through this system, we run many or all of our transactions and store much of the organization’s data. When the system does not work the way, we hope we get frustrated. Rather this post attempts to capture how I would think about vetting an AMS based on what I know about member experience and association management.

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System Cost Innovation Member Experience 68

WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think. Returning to the building blocks of a learning organization, the appropriate technologies can help set a good foundation for a learning organization.

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GrowthZone

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

We hope you will learn from these user stories and how you can grow member value, increase productivity, and boost revenue while using GrowthZone’s software solutions. It is a stable and productive platform for our employees to use as well as our members. Reports are easy to produce and accurate.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rereading something is no substitute for retrieval practice , says WBT Systems. The member experience. Too much has changed in our world to keep assuming the member experience you provided pre-pandemic is the experience your members and prospective members want, need, and expect now.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

WBT Systems took him up on the challenge and focused on how an association’s learning business might help shape their industry’s future. To set a positive, collaborative tone for project retrospective meetings, start by sharing this Prime Directive. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product centric.

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