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7 Reasons Why IT Projects Fail – Part 1

Delcor

On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure. Communication is the most important soft skill required for project management. Talk about ugly!

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How to Ensure Your AMS Reports Include The Right Data

Membersuite

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. Teach data users how to create and pull reports.

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Top Ten Data Challenges (And Solutions) for Associations

Association Analytics

Older models tended to be AMS-centric, leading to siloed data, static reports, and that trapped feeling. 9: Your Data Is Not Readily Available Challenge : You need to put a report together by the end of the week, but the person who has access to the data you need is out on vacation for the week. Sound familiar? Unsure where to start?

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5 Ways to Use Learning Management Software to Engage Members

NXUnite

To build a thriving membership program , your association must evolve and find innovative ways to engage members continuously. Learning management software (LMS) emerges as a powerful tool that not only streamlines administrative tasks but also enhances member experiences through personalized learning opportunities.

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Association Brain Food: 4.26.24

Reid All About it

s 2024 Association Economic Outlook Report , is optimistic. Benchmarks for Success Dive into Higher Logic’s most recent association email, community, and member experience survey data benchmarks. Hear about real examples of successful project plans for associations. Association trends. But a few data points trouble me.

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Association Brain Food: 1.26.24

Reid All About it

s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report in many of the posts I’ve written for clients. Last year, 814 associations participated in MGI’s survey, which benchmarks the practices used by associations to recruit, engage and renew members. Project Success Is Up to You: Taking Your Project to the Next Level I get it.

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Association Brain Food: 9.1.23

Reid All About it

MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report is ready for download. 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. Membership trends. Membership budget.

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