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APRIL 16, 2021

Member behavior. WBT Systems was inspired this week by the latest news about muons—subatomic particles influenced by unknown forces so they don’t obey the standard laws of physics. You won’t be successful unless you understand the principles of effective adult learning. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

If you’re interested in how much emphasis other organizations will put on areas ranging from blended learning to microlearning to combating downward price pressure, this is data you will find valuable. Tim Hopkins at McKinley Advisors shares lessons learned from launching a DEI program at the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC).

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MARCH 20, 2020

He shares useful lessons learned on virtual strategy facilitation. Emerging member needs. WBT Systems points out a whole new set of emerging member needs , like the craving for connection and community—I think we can all agree with that. If you need a comfort food meal, give it a try—or find yourself a recipe online.

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JUNE 3, 2016

If I missed your webinar, it’s because, ahem, I didn’t learn about in time. Learn how to apply event design thinking using the #EventCanvas, a practical visual language and innovation process to describe, challenge, and design high-stakes events. Presenter: Jeff Hurt, EVP, Education and Engagement, Velvet Chainsaw.

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JUNE 5, 2020

I’ve always thought of myself as fairly woke, but realize I could listen, read, learn and feel much more no matter how uncomfortable it is, and so I am. Will they have online courses instead? Ah, that’s where your association can step in, says WBT Systems. I abhor violence of any kind and our streets and history are full of it.

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MARCH 27, 2020

You’ve probably seen stories about distillers in your area who are now producing hand sanitizer—I know they are in my part of North Carolina. It’s an opportunity, she says, to rethink how you serve members. She shares proven tactics for engaging audiences during virtual conferences. Money goes further than cans.

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MAY 29, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Reboarding members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. WBT shares ideas for using what you learn during reboarding to better serve members. Virtual learning strategies.

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JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Young members also have to think about registration fees and travel expenses for events. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI.

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MAY 26, 2017

And this one from the authors: “A simple Google search returns more than 12 million results that demonstrate that increased D+I leads to increased innovation, better decision-making, faster and more creative problem-solving, better outcomes, and an improved bottom line. Using Video to Drive Revenue for Learning Programs and Events.

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… AI is definitely coming soon to associations, in fact, many associations already use AI-powered software to serve and engage members. How do you compete in online education if you only have a tiny budget ? AI’s a pretty exciting topic, isn’t it?

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MARCH 24, 2017

What do we want them to learn? I’d like to think I’m a wise content marketer (but always learning) and I do have a sensible approach to SEO, much like Sonia Simone from Copyblogger who wrote this article. webinars and other learning events. Mobile Learning: A Practical Strategy. Who’s it for? What problem does it solve?

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MARCH 9, 2018

Derek Ham, a North Carolina State University professor, asked: “What was it like to be there? Expand how your association thinks about sponsorship: partner with companies whose sponsorship and involvement will add value to your online learning programs. How could VR transport us there?” Pew Research ). 1 CMP credit.

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JANUARY 6, 2023

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. She told Tod McCloskey at Naylor’s Association Advisor that the pandemic altered what members value and how they wish to interact with your association.

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APRIL 10, 2020

Virtual conference engagement. 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. Membership. More info/register.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Sure, maybe some won’t work but members will be forgiving in these trying times. WBT Systems describes options for repurposing content from a cancelled conference , such as online learning programs, podcasts and virtual conferences. He says, “Association leaders, the time to experiment is right now.” I completely agree.

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APRIL 17, 2020

In just three weeks, NIGP converted more than 50 in-person canceled courses to online courses. WBT Systems found out how they managed to pull that off so quickly. Fret not, Billhighway has plenty of ideas for (and examples of) connecting chapter members virtually. Going virtual—how. Going virtual—why. Virtual connections.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

You definitely want to check out the 2019 edition of the Association LMS Buyers Companion from the good folks at Talented Learning. WBT Systems (of TopClass LMS fame) explains how learning subscriptions help good intentions come to life. Learning from #ASAE19 (Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia). It’s so flavorful.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

I went from stunning grueling experiences—hiking 14 miles down the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, staying overnight at Phantom Ranch at the bottom, hiking 10 miles up the South Rim the next day, and more hiking in Sedona AZ (Bear Mountain was the highlight)—to the intense reality of preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Florence.

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MAY 25, 2018

Give your prospects and members a taste of your online learning programs , says WBT Systems. It’s good to see neighbors winning their case against the foul stinking manure spray and lagoons of North Carolina’s industrial pig farmers. ( Share your brilliance! Who doesn’t love free samples?

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JULY 5, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… WBT Systems explains why you should measure the lifetime value of your members and customers —both their monetary and non-monetary contributions—and suggests two angles for approaching this metric. Dina Di Maio, North Carolina Museum of Art ).

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

WBT Systems shares some project management basics , like why you need a charter and sponsor, and what you should think about during the project planning phase. I can see how members and customers might be more apt to reply to a request for advice than a request for membership or program feedback. Peruse this checklist to find out.

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