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MAY 1, 2020

Sarah Michel at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting recorded a shortish video you should definitely watch: five tips to guarantee engagement at your virtual event. WBT Systems describes some of what they’ve learned as an LMS provider over the years about online teaching in their tips for new virtual presenters and instructors.

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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. If you plan to select a new AMS in the next year, make plans to attend AMS Fest—it’s held twice a year, once in Chicago and once in the DC areas.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

He advises framing board conversations and decisions with this “new shared point of view on board purpose, composition, structure, and work for the rest of The Turbulent Twenties.”. My new favorite word, it means “ jumping out of the system ,” not just thinking out of the box, but ignoring the box completely. Party pooper?

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

WBT Systems explains how to become the corporate training partner for your member companies. Many of them don’t have the capability or capacity to design the new training programs they need. Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: Association revenue resilience: build a foundation with content pillars.

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APRIL 1, 2022

WBT Systems explains how to welcome career changers entering your industry by helping them with career guidance, skills development, and network building. Sure, you’ll still hear nightmare scenarios about some systems, but don’t think they’re all that way. Host: New York Society of Association Executives. Career changers.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Let’s say your association has fully accepted reality and wants to help members acquire the skills and knowledge they need right now, but you don’t have the time or money to design new online courses. WBT Systems describes several other options for delivering online education. Delivering Your Hybrid Event: Tips From The Trenches.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

WBT Systems knows what’s on your mind. Host: New York Society of Association Executives. As part of the Black in Events Exhale campaign, the team at BIEN and twine have teamed up to power a networking lunch where we will share stories, tips, and resources to support our community. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teri Carden is cooking up a phenomenal-sounding digital experience for anyone interested in increasing their non-dues revenue. WBT Systems explains the basics of SEO so you can get Google to do the bulk of your marketing for you. It’s fun to have broccoli in a new format. New Idea$: Not Your Grandma’s Non-Dues Revenue.

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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. CAE credit. More info/register. Tue 10/8 at 1 p.m. –

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JANUARY 15, 2021

WBT Systems says we aren’t going back to normal , and to think otherwise is magical thinking. In response to the pandemic, many associations hosted new virtual events, took down their members-only content paywall, and reduced fees for virtual conferences and education—changes that affect their membership value proposition. CAE credits.

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JANUARY 31, 2020

WBT Systems describes how to think differently about professional development and credentialing programs in the age of digital transformation , and how to get your leadership on board for the cultural changes it requires. A guide to hotel tipping. I’m sure the readers of this blog tip well, but just in case. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The goal is to better understand pain points and consequently uncover best practices that would lead to better buying decisions, processes and systems for associations and non-profits. WBT Systems wrestles with that question and comes up with several situations where it’s okay, and not okay, to give away educational content.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

The answer is member advisory groups , says WBT Systems. Emily Pennington, New York Times ). Summer Stakeholder Management: Tips & Tricks for Maintaining the Relationships that Matter. Entirely new platforms and revenue streams have emerged as well as new ways to boost retention, volunteerism, and leadership.

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OCTOBER 29, 2021

To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. WBT Systems lays down some learning science this week. Hosts: Non-Dues-a-Palooza and WBT Systems. Sponsor survey.

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JUNE 14, 2019

WBT Systems explains how association membership can be an antidote to the loneliness epidemic. Good eats: One of the best dishes I’ve ever made in my Instant Pot: pressure cooker spicy Korean pork shoulder from Melissa Clark at the New York Times. Easy Tips to Better #ENGAGE Your Attendees Through Instagram. 1 CMP credit.

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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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

With the Delta variant ruining plans for in-person conferences and scientists offering bleak pandemic forecasts, WBT Systems shares advice for returning to virtual. Ann Patchett, New York Times ). Learn about key tips and strategies for executing an event with purpose, inclusion and authenticity at its core. Host: Remo.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

WBT Systems shares 11 issues that should be on every association’s radar in 2020 and beyond , especially those offering online learning programs, including learner self-reliance, market expansion, competition, learning pathways and more. Quick hits before we get to the list of this week’s free education: 3 tips for a better museum visit.

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MAY 15, 2020

You can’t market as usual right now, you must market carefully and caringly , says WBT Systems. Chapters can continue to generate non-dues revenue by partnering with their sponsors in new ways. What new technologies can they employ? Learn invaluable productivity tips to successfully work from home. Host: Hubb.

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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. The conversation will cover the closest election results of 2020, an update on potential unreported or contested results and where things stand, and the new balance of power in Congress and how they will work together.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Data can lead you down unexpected and profitable trails, says WBT Systems, and help you build a business case for a bigger professional development budget. Their post describes four ways your association can leverage event and learning data to increase attendance, select content, improve programs and grow revenue. More info/register.

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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. Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ).

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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. 5 Tips to Deliver a Better Member Experience: How to Present Your Member Benefits for Max Engagement. Host: New York Society of Association Executives.

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JULY 9, 2021

WBT Systems has found, however, several examples of associations that offer frontline training programs for individuals and companies, and they think your association should get in on the game. How to Breakthrough to New Audiences Using Virtual Events. Hosts: Altai Systems and Ellipsis Partners. Office myth. More info/register.

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MAY 12, 2017

Host: Altai Systems. To reach those goals, the habits and behaviors of system users must change—sometimes significantly. We’ll Die Trying… Over the past few years, a lot has been said about the love/hate (or hate/hate) relationship that associations have with their Association Management Systems (AMS). More info/register.

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JANUARY 12, 2018

WBT Systems selected six of his 2018 trends and discussed how they apply to the world of online learning. Some quick hits: The New York Times, with more than 3.5 The GDPR comes with steep fines—up to 4% of global revenues—once enforcement begins on May 25, 2018. – Event Tech Tips to Reduce Risk and Improve R.O.I.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Non-dues revenue incubator. Three association execs will get help fleshing out the contours of a new non-dues revenue program and bringing it to life. WBT Systems sets us all straight on that particular myth. Evaluating non-dues revenue. Obsolete chapter systems. Applicants must be ASAE members.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

Non-dues revenue. After attending the RevUp Summit hosted by the Professionals for Association Revenue, WBT Systems says one lesson from the painful past few years is the need to diversify revenue. At The Free Press (my new favorite daily), Amanda Fortini reminds us that commonly held stories are often untrue.

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MARCH 5, 2021

WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Laura Cappelle, New York Times ). The nerdy dopamine pathway: a well-traveled route if, like me, you get excited and energized by the possibility of learning something new. Engagement boxes.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Because so many associations are quickly converting their in-person conferences to virtual conferences, WBT Systems shares advice on engaging virtual conference attendees with the right kind of content design, networking ideas, and other extracurricular activities. Anna Goldfarb, New York Times ). Virtual conference engagement.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Inspired and informed by a session at ASAE Annual, WBT Systems describes a product development cycle you can use for educational programs. David Brooks, New York Times paywall-free view). Battle for the Inbox: How to Boost Email Engagement, Outplay Competitors, and Earn More Revenue in Q4. Product development.

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MAY 6, 2022

Take WBT Systems’ advice: become your association’s unofficial in-house futurist and you’ll be the most interesting person in the room. Sean Soth of Professionals for Association Revenue advises associations to take a collaborative approach to sponsorships. Engage your new members early and keep them for life. Quick hits.

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APRIL 17, 2020

WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Go on a virtual visit to the New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2020. ( New York Times ). Share tips, tricks, and hacks that can help everyone manage the remote work landscape. Donor Management System Best Practices. 1 CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

When you implement new technology, like an AMS or LMS, you don’t usually meet the brainiacs behind the scenes who created the software and map out the future of that software. WBT Systems peels back the curtain to introduce the players on the LMS development team and explains how they decide which new features to develop.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

WBT Systems offers suggestions for producing webinars that provide a learning experience worth your attendees’ time and attention. Cloey Callahan, Worklife News ). New York Times , no paywall). Contracting for the Recovery: Contract Negotiating Tips & Tricks For the Post-COVID Era. Grassroots advocacy.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

WBT Systems continues its Learning Science Made Easy series with an introduction to the instructional design model, Merrill’s Principles of Instruction. Whether you are looking to hire new staff or are in the market for a new position, it’s important to know what to expect in 2022. Host: Professionals for Association Revenue.

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See Neal Gabler’s article in The New York Times, “The World Still Watches America”) about overseas television stations that no longer carry American programs on prime time; even the most popular U.S. The late Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas “Tip” O’Neill was famously quoted as saying “all politics is local.”

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