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Goodbye 2014. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. So as a final toast to 2014, we look back at some of the ideas and strategies we shared with you the past 12 months. Forget the Polar Vortex, Ignite Your 2014 with These Tips and Resources.
I’m a little late on this, as MIT’s Technology Review published this earlier this spring, but you definitely owe it to yourself to check out their 2014 list of 10 breakthrough technologies. cool technologyTechnology Review' The list includes: Agricultural use of drones. Brain mapping.
I asked her to speculate on what 2014 might bring for the meetings and events industry. In other words, use technology thoughtfully. Technology is a supplementary tool. I hope you’ve had the chance to read our Winter 2014 issue , and I hope you’ll send me your feedback on what you read (or didn’t see and would like to.).
As we end another year, here''s a look back at the five posts on this blog that received the most page views in 2014. The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling A newcomer to these lists, this one was originally posted in May 2014, and summarizes my takeaways from the book The 4 Disciplines of Execution.
And we’ve really begun to make headway as a technology-focused alliance management company—capable of supporting open-source technology associations , standard-setting alliances, and IoT consortia, in addition to our other practice areas. We’re not surprised this blog was among our most popular in 2014.
Recently we sat down and spent five hours digging through 2014 trends, running a context map exercise and coming up with what these awesome association executives think are the top 6 association trends for 2014. In 2014, you can expect to see more interpersonal conflicts among staff members, board members and volunteer leaders.
LinkedIn influencers identify the big ideas that will impact 2014 (here’s hoping 2014 really *is* the year of good writing). Social media marketing tips for 2014. blog roundup cool technology innovation marketing social media customer service HubSpot John Haydon LinkedIn NTEN Technology Review'
Associations Now looks at what’s in and out for associations in 2014. HR trends for 2014 (to me, these read more like pipe dreams than things that are actually likely to happen, but what do I know?). HR trends for 2014 (to me, these read more like pipe dreams than things that are actually likely to happen, but what do I know?).
According to Foster Partners, one of the most important things you can do to improve the speed and quality of your decision-making is to pay attention to trends , not only in your own industry or profession, but also wider trends in business, economics, culture, technology, politics, etc. Looking to make better decisions?
Top 10 Tech predictions for 2014. blog roundup cool technology curation innovation social media volunteering Associations Now Eric Lanke Gary Vaynerchuk Innovation Excellence Mariner Management Technology Review' Ask a good question (now with proof). Want to knock your gala out of the park? They’ve started!
When it comes to association topics like technology, leadership, membership or social media, what''s on association leaders'' minds? We review the top stories of 2014 as they relate to associations. For more about this topic, click on the headline.
I’ve done some cleanup of those old posts, removing my Cool Technology posts (does anyone really still want to read about whatever tech was new 15 years ago? Five Ways NOT to Brainstorm (2014). Explaining Marketing to a Kid (2014). Five Tips for Success with Ad Hoc Volunteers (2014).
‘Tis the season for conference acceptance notices to start rolling in, which means lots of us are going to be starting to think about the presentations we’ll be giving in 2014. cool technology presentations' Everybody knows about PowerPoint. Everyone knows about Prezi.
This technological wonder delivered the information age to us front and center, much under the content giant we know as Google, and the world that associations knew for over a century was instantly turned upside down. The Internet. The end all to be all. Everything you could want to know or gain access to can be found there.
This technological wonder delivered the information age to us front and center, much under the content giant we know as Google, and the world that associations knew for over a century was instantly turned upside down. The Internet. The end all to be all. Everything you could want to know or gain access to can be found there.
Next year promises to deliver exciting new mobile technology, so when planning digital strategies, associations should consider mobile apps and websites, said Kim Harwood, president of Results at Hand Software. Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities.
Best Community Site Design: International Society for Technology in Education. The International Society for Technology in Education’s (ISTE) site is attractive, mobile-friendly, and accessible, but most impressive is the new dashboard members see when they login. This is the first complete overhaul since their launch in 2014.
So when I came across “Association Learning + Technology2014,” a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele , founders of consulting firm Tagoras , imagine my delight! Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. percent – indicated they use some form of technology-enabled learning.
Ordered like clockwork, and always needing to be replenished, there was nothing not to like about them – except that was back in 1995 when email, websites, membership software , and many other technology offerings were new and not widely adopted by associations. Technology allows us to connect and deliver in ways like never before.
But 2014 may go down in the books as the year that the majority of association folks officially unchained themselves from their desks. cloud computing Innovation mobile apps technology' Is your travel budget still tight? The post Mobile Apps. For more about this topic, click on the headline. Did You Know?
Existing Technology: Between learning management systems (LMS), association management systems (AMSs) and social media, many associations have a robust technology ecosystem in place to support rapidly changing skills-based training and digital badges. EDUCAUSE implemented a digital badge program in 2014.
Last week, consulting firm Tagoras released Association Virtual Events 2014 , a survey of associations’ use of virtual conferences, trade shows and other events. Tied for second place were “to be seen as offering cutting-edge technology for members” and “to support an overall strategy to deliver more services online.”
Year-round, 365-day engagement through technology and social media is one of the biggest trends she has observed. “We’re willing to put resources—both staff and financial—into some of these new technologies to see how they work. You’ll know you’ll find a way to get it done in 2014. You’re brave, clever and resourceful.
According to the report, email volume rose nearly 12 percent from 2014. We’ll delve into the findings shortly, but first, Informz points out marketing automation technology has transformed the way associations communicate. For example, it allows senders to more easily segment audiences, allowing for topical, personalized responses.
According to the report, email volume rose nearly 12 percent from 2014. We’ll delve into the findings shortly, but first, Informz points out marketing automation technology has transformed the way associations communicate. For example, it allows senders to more easily segment audiences, allowing for topical, personalized responses.
Globalization, digital technology, shifting markets, regulatory change—with so many disruptions in the business environment, it’s no wonder that a slew of associations remade their brands and aimed to broaden their reach in 2013. We’ll be watching for who’s up next in 2014. Rebranding. Out: Aging brands. In: New names, fresh logos.
As a person that admires the quality of the experience, and the CEO of a technology company, I enjoy thinking about opportunities such as the one above. Technology is always evolving, but it’s not enough to acknowledge its evolution without the opportunity to recognize its value.
And while there wasn’t a specific session on Learning Management Systems , I heard from a number of association executives asking questions about LMS’s and what they need do be doing for their associations regarding this technology. And like with most technologies, those costs can be substantially impacted by not being prepared.
This week YourMembership.com is “on the road” in Tempe, Arizona attending the 2014 AMC Institute Annual Meeting. It was our opinion that these associations were in the greatest need of the help the technology we were building could provide. How to keep up with the changing demands driven by technology advances.
Copyright 2014 Hubler for Business Families. In spite of how smart I think I am, it has taken me a long time to adjust to all the technology inventions. In order to make the leap into the 21st century, I’ve had to work with several Gen X technology consultants. All Rights Reserved. It is a kind of “truth.”
First, the birthday of Virtual itself – July 6, 2014 marks 15 years, and we are grateful to have been a part of many global technology movements that have since transformed the lives of consumers and altered how businesses function. Our influential technology-focused client organizations helped us succeed.
The writing has been on the wall for a long time—follow the link in the story to the 2014 memo written by a former ED. Host: Association Women Technology Champions Speaker: Alex Mouw, CAE of Amazon Web Services Fri 10/6 at 4 p.m. It’s one thing to say that you can meet your goals using technology. Association staff retention.
According to a recent report by Professionals for Nonprofits , nearly 60 percent of nonprofits increased their staff size in 2014 and 55 percent plan to add staff this year. 2 slot, followed by technology. “In Gen Y is ripe with entrepreneurial spirit, independence and technologically-savvy minds.
Technology Truths for Meetings and Events Kristen Parker Event Garde Blog 6 Real World Conference Disruptors Jeff Hurt Velvet Chainsaw Consulting What’s Jay Fired Up About THIS Week? For more about this topic, click on the headline. Best of the Web'
This month’s guest blog post is by Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC , who will be speaking at ASAE’s Technology Conference and Expo. Use of technology in association education should be based on learning goals and objectives. The Future of Learning and Technology 2020: Preparing for Change.
Consider this: 2014 saw a 2.1 billion in total donations last year—is impressive, especially considering that, unlike the previous two years, 2014 didn’t have a single high-profile event that drove an increase in donations. (The Source: Blackbaud 2014 Charitable Giving Report (click to enlarge). That figure—and the $16.2
In the ebb and flow of the news this past year, we saw some patterns emerge—enough to suggest a few things that may be on their way out, making room for new ideas and trends likely to gain steam in 2014. That there’s so much going on in so many different spaces—politics, business, technology, pop culture—that it’s all we can do to keep up.
The Xperience2014 Customer Conference, held March 31 – April 1, 2014, at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Kathie Pugaczewski, CAE, CMP, Vice President of Communication and Technology for Ewald Consulting , showed us how to utilize data to improve member relations. Use Data to Strengthen Yo ur Relationships.
I was fortunate enough to come away from the 2014 digitalNow conference in Nashville both recharged and inspired thanks to being surrounded by smart people, good friends, savvy conference organizers and the very cool city of Nashville. Gordon Kennedy and Wayne Kirkpatrick opening digitalNow 2014 (photo by Bill Sheridan). …if
And that led me to think about the San Antonio Spurs and their newly earned 2014 NBA Championship. As Kathie Pugaczewski, CAE, CMP, Ewald’s Vice President of Communications and Technology said, “Now we can get down to the cool stuff. Only a great team made up of dedicated and highly motivated people could have pulled this off.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it relies on old technology. AACSB launched their all-member forum in 2014, giving their entire membership the ability to communicate with one another for the first time in the association’s history.
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