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It is easy to see how association processes can break over time. Why not try a process audit? List and review every critical process, especially those that interface with members. Has the process improved? MORE
With modern membership software, The post Automate your association’s processes to increase efficiency and improve member acquisition and retention appeared first on YourMembership. When you work on member acquisition and retention plans for your association, do you think about improving your staff’s efficiency? MORE
Facilitation Friday #6: Balance Content and Process, Ideas and Action. Effective facilitation must manage (or balance content and process, as well as attention to both ideas and action. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas. MORE
We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations. MORE
The fact that the onboarding experience was excellent and included efficient and professional technical support throughout the process was a bonus.”. The post HBA Journey to Reduced Costs and Process Improvements appeared first on GrowthZone. THE CHALLENGE. MORE
If you want to change the culture, then you MUST change some management processes. Not just processes–management processes. These are the processes we use to manage the work (as opposed to processes we use to do the work). The first is with HR processes. MORE
B2B buyers are all saying them same thing about the sales process: they want lasting, valuable partnerships instead of one-time transactions. B2B sales can be tough. Buyers are well educated on products and services, including your competitors, and frequently work in teams. MORE
Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it. MORE
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock. MORE
A look at the ins and outs of a business process review—and why an association might consider conducting one. are integral to the overall success of an organization—and a business process review is a great tool for getting those answers. “A What does a business process review look like? MORE
So before assuming we can persuade others with the data on why we need to change, we need to enroll them in our conference improvement planning process. We need to seek out volunteers who are willing to participate in the improvement process. MORE
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process. MORE
To help organizations simplify their processes and stop the “torture,” consider a solution that takes into account these 3 C’s: Content , Commerce and Community. Members of organizations today are tech savvy and expect their interactions with your organization to be easy and meaningful. MORE
She and Host JP Moery discuss the methodology behind collecting quality data and how tracking and evaluating data trends can guide your next move in the sales process. MORE
But the process of participation, and subtle nuances in wording and norms, really mattered to the students. Because of that, co-creation is often as much about the process as the product, something I’ve written about before in the context of the IKEA Effect. MORE
Simplest Process for Quick and Easy Videos. Once you have the tools above, follow the below process to kickstart your first video campaign. It’s important to keep your call to action in mind throughout this process. MORE
When it comes to managing data successfully, process is critical. The process needs to be clear (who does it, when do they do it, how is it entered) and it needs to be done every time. MORE
Identifying your goals is a very important part of the Campaign Development Process! The post Campaign Development Process: Discovery and Diagnostics appeared first on. Have you ever just gotten into the car and begun to drive, not sure of your destination? Sounds like fun. MORE
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address. MORE
Identify LMS Reporting Requirements Before Starting the Selection Process. Read more about Identify LMS Reporting Requirements Before Starting the Selection Process MORE
In order to continue empowering member-based organizations to thrive through refreshing technology and a heart for service (our mission!), MemberClicks takes a very methodical approach to how we develop our association management software products (MemberClicks and WebLink). We give all of our customers ample opportunity to provide product feedback and let us know what features they want to see. If you’ve ever submitted a suggestion and are wondering what happens next, this sneak peek is for you! MORE
A great facilitator moves back and forth between content and process engaging participants in their own learning journeys. Content Versus Process. In facilitated learning experiences you hear two words: content and process. Process refers to how the content is discussed. MORE
Point out these customer-generated ways to use your product during the sales process to highlight your product’s flexibility. Sales are competitive. MORE
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. MORE
If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help. member communication MORE
The post Campaign Development Process: Solutions appeared first on Slice-Works. Enough questions! You’re looking for answers. These are beginning to evolve in Step III. Our solutions board tells you “here’s what we recommend.”. MORE
You looked forward to a new process or project, romanticizing the experience in your mind and then dealing with the discomfort as reality hit, gritting your teeth through it all because you were sure you''d be better off for it. What are your tips for preparing for a new process or project? MORE
The outlets surveyed had a many different processes for building newsletters, spending anywhere between four and 58 hours on newsletter production every week. The post Who Should Own Your Email Newsletter Production Process? MORE
If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success. Landing-Page MORE
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed at how the process works, we get it. The grant application process is no joke! Take a look at this simple outline to follow how the grant writing process generally plays out. Have you been looking into some ways to gather some additional funding for your association or chamber? We have one word for you: Grants! MORE
Revamping any association process can seem like a long and hard road, but it doesn’t have to be. This association experimented with new ways of identifying talent. MORE
To find the right person, you have to tweak the recruiting process. Instead of wasting time and money hiring the wrong type of person, your organization should create small tweaks in its recruiting process to ensure you’re attracting people who have the right professional and people skills. MORE
——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website. MORE
Upgrading your association’s processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. No organization is perfect, but continually updating processes that push your association forward can get you closer. MORE
But, there is a way to simplify the process! Here are six benefits to using a solution dedicated to taking your submission and review process completely online: MC InsiderPicture this: Your organization’s awards presentation is coming up, and it’s time to ask for nominations. MORE
He shares a few thoughts on how to manage the process. The post JP Moery’s Association Playbook – Episode 171: How to Manage the Gatekeeper Process in Sales appeared first on The Moery Company. He shares a few thoughts on how to manage the process. MORE
In 2017 I spoke with a number of associations that spent time fine-tuning their decision-making processes , using colleagues in the C-suite to decide on appropriate inputs and metrics when it came to big-picture strategic issues. MORE
Since my responsibilities include strategic and operational planning and our organization has successfully launched vast amounts of change over the last six years, this has ignited my curiosity about the process of change. I come from a family of change agents. MORE
Unfortunately, you’ve yet to begin testing, and this quality assurance step of the production process is imperative to ensure content accuracy and display functionality. Track the approval process. The back-and-forth review process can create confusing email threads. MORE
I see similar patterns within innovation—we’re all about creativity and inspiration, yet we don’t have processes in place for beta testing, prototyping, or experimentation. You also have to build processes and systems that support the behaviors that everyone has acknowledged are important. MORE
Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year. MORE
Process Related Topics Association Adviser
OCTOBER 30, 2018
Since my responsibilities include strategic and operational planning and our organization has successfully launched vast amounts of change over the last six years, this has ignited my curiosity about the process of change. I come from a family of change agents.
Effective Database
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
When it comes to managing data successfully, process is critical. The process needs to be clear (who does it, when do they do it, how is it entered) and it needs to be done every time.
KiKi L'Italien's Acronym Soup
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
You looked forward to a new process or project, romanticizing the experience in your mind and then dealing with the discomfort as reality hit, gritting your teeth through it all because you were sure you''d be better off for it. What are your tips for preparing for a new process or project?
Smooth The Path
AUGUST 27, 2018
It is easy to see how association processes can break over time. Why not try a process audit? List and review every critical process, especially those that interface with members. Has the process improved?
Moery Company
JANUARY 1, 2019
He shares a few thoughts on how to manage the process. The post JP Moery’s Association Playbook – Episode 171: How to Manage the Gatekeeper Process in Sales appeared first on The Moery Company. He shares a few thoughts on how to manage the process.
Associations Now
MARCH 10, 2019
In 2017 I spoke with a number of associations that spent time fine-tuning their decision-making processes , using colleagues in the C-suite to decide on appropriate inputs and metrics when it came to big-picture strategic issues.
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Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2018
So before assuming we can persuade others with the data on why we need to change, we need to enroll them in our conference improvement planning process. We need to seek out volunteers who are willing to participate in the improvement process.
Jamie Notter
MAY 14, 2014
If you want to change the culture, then you MUST change some management processes. Not just processes–management processes. These are the processes we use to manage the work (as opposed to processes we use to do the work). The first is with HR processes.
Velvet Chainsaw
JANUARY 4, 2019
A great facilitator moves back and forth between content and process engaging participants in their own learning journeys. Content Versus Process. In facilitated learning experiences you hear two words: content and process. Process refers to how the content is discussed.
YourMembership Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
With modern membership software, The post Automate your association’s processes to increase efficiency and improve member acquisition and retention appeared first on YourMembership. When you work on member acquisition and retention plans for your association, do you think about improving your staff’s efficiency?
Jamie Notter
DECEMBER 5, 2017
I see similar patterns within innovation—we’re all about creativity and inspiration, yet we don’t have processes in place for beta testing, prototyping, or experimentation. You also have to build processes and systems that support the behaviors that everyone has acknowledged are important.
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SocialFish
JULY 7, 2016
——– As principal strategist for Tanzen , Carrie Hane untangles content by aligning people, processes, and systems so organizations are ready for what’s next. . This is the first in a new series of posts about rethinking how you approach your website.
MembersClicks
MARCH 12, 2019
But, there is a way to simplify the process! Here are six benefits to using a solution dedicated to taking your submission and review process completely online: MC InsiderPicture this: Your organization’s awards presentation is coming up, and it’s time to ask for nominations.
Association Management
JUNE 15, 2016
Over the past 2 articles (read part 1 and part 2) , we have examined what could potentially happen that could bring your business to a halt in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
Associations Now
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Upgrading your association’s processes can seem like an inconvenience, but even small changes can better your organization. No organization is perfect, but continually updating processes that push your association forward can get you closer.
Slice-Works
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
The post Campaign Development Process: Solutions appeared first on Slice-Works. Enough questions! You’re looking for answers. These are beginning to evolve in Step III. Our solutions board tells you “here’s what we recommend.”.
Higher Logic
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
B2B buyers are all saying them same thing about the sales process: they want lasting, valuable partnerships instead of one-time transactions. B2B sales can be tough. Buyers are well educated on products and services, including your competitors, and frequently work in teams.
Slice-Works
JULY 7, 2016
Since 2004, we have polished an approach, called the Campaign Development Process , to take the mystery out of the creative. We do not think, process or talk the same language! On a sales and marketing retreat, I learned about his “mood board” process. © Thinkstock.
Eric Lanke
JANUARY 13, 2014
Which I dealt with in more detail four weeks ago in Capturing Useful Intelligence , and: You talk about engaging your members in the development process of a new program or service, but you don''t do it.
Thanks For Playing
JULY 24, 2012
It’s afraid of your processes. And then our reified processes kick in, and the cavalcade of "no" begins. Jamie Notter recently recapped his notes from the MIX Mashup , an invitation-only conference on the future of work, or, to quote their website: "What will it take to make our organizations highly adaptable, endlessly inventive, truly inspiring, and genuinely accountable?" That's a critical question for all of us to address.
Web Courseworks Associations
MARCH 8, 2017
Simplest Process for Quick and Easy Videos. Once you have the tools above, follow the below process to kickstart your first video campaign. It’s important to keep your call to action in mind throughout this process.
Optimist Consulting
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The marketing and PR director for the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, Tracey Cowell, talks about the organisation’s entry process. “ The membership process could be perceived as a barrier to entry. We receive positive feedback from members on our membership process.
WBT Systems
MARCH 4, 2019
Identify LMS Reporting Requirements Before Starting the Selection Process. Read more about Identify LMS Reporting Requirements Before Starting the Selection Process
MembersClicks
JUNE 14, 2018
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed at how the process works, we get it. The grant application process is no joke! Take a look at this simple outline to follow how the grant writing process generally plays out. Have you been looking into some ways to gather some additional funding for your association or chamber? We have one word for you: Grants!
Moery Company
APRIL 24, 2018
She and Host JP Moery discuss the methodology behind collecting quality data and how tracking and evaluating data trends can guide your next move in the sales process.
Higher Logic
OCTOBER 31, 2017
To help organizations simplify their processes and stop the “torture,” consider a solution that takes into account these 3 C’s: Content , Commerce and Community. Members of organizations today are tech savvy and expect their interactions with your organization to be easy and meaningful.
Higher Logic
MAY 30, 2017
Point out these customer-generated ways to use your product during the sales process to highlight your product’s flexibility. Sales are competitive.
Associations Now
DECEMBER 3, 2018
The outlets surveyed had a many different processes for building newsletters, spending anywhere between four and 58 hours on newsletter production every week. The post Who Should Own Your Email Newsletter Production Process?
Associations Now
OCTOBER 18, 2018
To find the right person, you have to tweak the recruiting process. Instead of wasting time and money hiring the wrong type of person, your organization should create small tweaks in its recruiting process to ensure you’re attracting people who have the right professional and people skills.
Wild Apricot Blog
JULY 8, 2013
If you are kick-starting some communications planning this summer, here are some tips and resources that might help. member communication
Wild Apricot Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2017
If you’d like to set up a landing page to increase donations (or any other type of goal), I’m going to cover the five steps that will create a successful nonprofit landing page, including examples from nonprofits who have found success. Landing-Page
Idea Architects
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Facilitation Friday #6: Balance Content and Process, Ideas and Action. Effective facilitation must manage (or balance content and process, as well as attention to both ideas and action. Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects. Jeffrey Cufaude is an architect of ideas.
Association Success
OCTOBER 18, 2018
Revamping any association process can seem like a long and hard road, but it doesn’t have to be. This association experimented with new ways of identifying talent.
Associations Now
AUGUST 24, 2017
A look at the ins and outs of a business process review—and why an association might consider conducting one. are integral to the overall success of an organization—and a business process review is a great tool for getting those answers. “A What does a business process review look like?
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Are we failing to cultivate innovation in our conference planning process? Keeping our minds engaged and inspired in the creative process is critical to conference innovation. Yet too often, we default to following the same process to create our conferences year after year.
Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 31, 2014
We’ve seen it happen in almost every organization where we assessed their speaker review process. When I worked at associations, all of my committee members and staff used a blind review process when reviewing submitted presentations.
Slice-Works
AUGUST 4, 2016
Identifying your goals is a very important part of the Campaign Development Process! The post Campaign Development Process: Discovery and Diagnostics appeared first on. Have you ever just gotten into the car and begun to drive, not sure of your destination? Sounds like fun.
Association Success
APRIL 26, 2018
But the process of participation, and subtle nuances in wording and norms, really mattered to the students. Because of that, co-creation is often as much about the process as the product, something I’ve written about before in the context of the IKEA Effect.
GrowthZone
MARCH 29, 2018
The fact that the onboarding experience was excellent and included efficient and professional technical support throughout the process was a bonus.”. The post HBA Journey to Reduced Costs and Process Improvements appeared first on GrowthZone. THE CHALLENGE.
MembersClicks
JULY 24, 2018
In order to continue empowering member-based organizations to thrive through refreshing technology and a heart for service (our mission!), MemberClicks takes a very methodical approach to how we develop our association management software products (MemberClicks and WebLink). We give all of our customers ample opportunity to provide product feedback and let us know what features they want to see. If you’ve ever submitted a suggestion and are wondering what happens next, this sneak peek is for you!
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