Associations Now

JANUARY 17, 2025

A recent article in the Sloan MIT Management Review highlights how this approach has worked out at the toy company Lego. Their credentials and certifications offer a path to encourage their development. Unsurprisingly given its business, the philosophy is rooted in a sense of play.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

We have come across several interesting articles in the past couple of weeks, which discuss some of the social, political and economic changes that are currently impacting how we work and learn. Most certification academic standards have limited value – without the ability to apply learning.

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WBT Systems

JULY 5, 2016

There are a multitude of blogs and articles outlining the benefits of taking free online courses for professional development to advance your career, but do these courses actually deliver the value and opportunity they profess to provide to adult learners?

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WBT Systems

MAY 31, 2016

Simple usability features can make all the difference to your learners, such as having a searchable course catalog, or being able to filter on a number of criteria, such as keyword, credit value or type, or whether the course is associated with a certification pathway. Do your learners need a new association LMS? Are You Wasting Time?

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Associations Now

MAY 1, 2025

This article seeks to explore the significance of content authenticity and the adoption of verifiable credentials, providing strategic insights tailored to association professionals. The rapid proliferation of information online has made it increasingly challenging to ensure the veracity of content.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 28, 2017

Interestingly, since January 2017 there has been a proliferation of well-researched articles, opinion pieces, and whitepapers which echo the sentiment behind this stark indictment of the current education-to-employment system. “There is unprecedented demand for — and recognition of — non-degree credentials.

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Sequence Consulting

MARCH 21, 2025

In this article, well explore four ways association events can boost member retention, offering actionable insights to help your association design events that enhance engagement and long-term membership value. One of the most powerful ways to boost retention is through association events.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

There have been some interesting articles and blogs posted in recent weeks with great ideas for engaging members in learning, curating online content to ensure relevancy, and ensuring your organization has a strategically digital mindset. Using Digital Credentials to Close the Skills Gap.

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WBT Systems

JULY 19, 2016

David Kelly has written several articles on the importance of content curation as a core competency for the Learning Professional skill set. A recent article in Learning Solutions magazine also outlines the importance of interpreting and organizing the information collected, to ensure its relevancy and usefulness.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Just as we are seeing more organizations delivering education and certification programs through online Learning Management Systems , there is a growing expectation for organizations to be able to communicate and share knowledge with their customers, members, or employees efficiently and expertly online.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The authors of the whitepaper cite Georgetown University noting “Industry-based certifications address several problems that postsecondary credentials currently face: relevance, accountability, consistency, and portability.” Why Emphasize Technology for Association Education Programs?

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

In a recent New York Times article, The End of Reflection , the author looks at the negative impact of the ever-present smartphone in reducing time spent on individual reflection. The article notes that speedy access to information is of the utmost importance to adults, but this can distract us from the act of reflection.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. This article in Associations Now magazine suggests that “digital badging can strengthen an association’s community by making its members’ accomplishments more visible”. Request a Demo Today.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Read the article (and report) to get the exhibitor perspective. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Launching a Certification Program in an Unpredictable Environment. Elisa Kahn, Director of Certification for the American Management Association.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Traditional diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills can quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. With this in mind, TopClass LMS recently enhanced its social learning offering by providing an intuitive means to add, maintain, award, display, expire, and share digital badges for association education and certification programs.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Two recently recently published articles in Associations Now magazine reference the report “ Tech Success for Associations ” and challenge associations to: think strategically about how they use technology to serve their members , learn quickly how to adapt their use of technology to better support members’ expectations.

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Gain or maintain professional certification (12 percent). One MGI participant said their membership growth was due to “stronger digital presence and online offerings” and “growth in certification customers.” Certifications: a pathway to engagement. Advance their career (17 percent). Purchase continuing education (14 percent).

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I find good reads there, including many of the articles I share here. New Year, More Questions Breakout group topics: #1: Learning Gaps – Leading up to a certification/assessment exam, what areas of learning would you like to see improved and what areas have been beneficial for your learners to utilize? #2: Twitter tips.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 18, 2025

During the Association Academys Association Artificial Intelligence Certificate Course , youll have hands-on time in class to learn how to use AI tools to create high-quality text, image, video, and other content. AI tools course. Earn one CAE credit for each live class you attend. . 1 CAE credit. More info/register. Wed 4/23 at 1 p.m.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 31, 2019

And while we were pulling all of these articles together, by looking at our web traffic, social media referrals and newsletter data, one thing became clear: Our association industry professionals are looking for new ways to tackle the problems they see at work every single day. But what if we added “solve” to that list?

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

Articles, videos, podcast episodes and conference session recordings. Extrinsic motivators like certificates and digital badges show others what you know and what you can do, but intrinsic motivators drive a person forward. How to Motivate Certification Candidates. Policies and regulations. Emerging trends and practices.

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MatrixG

JANUARY 22, 2025

Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Less investment in associations : Private equity firms frequently provide internal training, certifications, and resources, diminishing the perceived need for association offerings. Co-develop educational events and certifications with industry leaders.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 26, 2020

Now he’s sharing the “woes and wows” of his experience in an article at EdSurge as well as “three tips for virtual conference organizers to consider, based on hours of my life that I will never get back.”. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual conference advice.

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GrowthZone

MAY 28, 2019

This article covers two aspects of membership certain to appeal to this generation. Written by the GrowthZone team, a recent article in Minnesota Meetings and Events magazine discusses a variety of ways to promote unrecognized membership benefits to young members and prospects. The Power of Young Professionals.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 10, 2020

In this MIT Technology Review article , he said, “What they wrote was remarkable, and remarkably consistent.”. In this Wired article, Dr. Esther Ngumbi and Dr. Brian Lovett discuss the need for exhausting, expensive, and exclusive science conferences to modernize and provide some ideas for improvement. Tue 1/14 at 1 p.m. –

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The results that Harley Davidson have achieved by leveraging the stories and passion of their community are incredible, and are outlined in this Harvard Business Review article. “Harley Davidson bikes are twice the price of the same exact Honda bike but will outsell it 13-1 because of community” – Ken Schmidt #HLSF16.

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YourMembership

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

In fact, according to a Harvard Business Review article , 28% of the most-promising positions now require “considerable to extensive preparation.” Industry should be turning to associations for their continuing education and certification programs. ” Industry is increasingly concerned, as well.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

In a recent Associations Now article , they referred to their strategy as “priming the pump.” Upon the completion of a learning pathway, the learner receives a digital badge, certificate, and/or certification. Researchers have found that millennial students favor badging and certificates over traditional degrees.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 15, 2017

Take plenty of photos and highlight them in slideshows in your online community or an article in your print newsletter to extend post-event engagement. If you help professionals achieve a certification, do the same with a member who used your resources to advance their career. Want to do even better? Make Them Leaders.

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 3, 2020

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. In trying to address serious gig economy labor issues, legislators are destroying the professional lives of freelancers, like me, who choose to work for themselves. Guest: Cathy Pales, Executive Leadership Coach. Tue 1/7 at 12 p.m.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Associations are the sum of their conferences, articles, research reports, and certification. This article was first seen in the journal, and I highly recommend the wisdom of my colleagues found on these pages. . Like we narrowly define networking events, we tend to define associations based on what they typically offer.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

Nick Wignall ) A moving article about women artists, with a focus on Emily Dickinson and Sinead O’Connor. Please also read the article she links to in Rolling Stone by Shirley Manson about Sinead. Host: Certification Network Group (CNG) Wed 8/16 from 11 a.m. Quick hits There is no happiness dial. More info/register.

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HighRoad Solution

APRIL 30, 2025

Measuring Impact Beyond Transactions Edessa emphasizes that strategic partnerships must deliver measurable value to members: We measure our partners impact with the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) to improve and repackage our content marketing certification.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Also, I find this amusing: this 968-word article, the size of a blog post, has five authors. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Does your association need to renew its DMCA safe harbor protection from copyright infringement liability? What the what?

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

There are posts for Motivation Monday, Tip Tuesday, and Wellness Wednesday, as well as daily articles posted using the blog tool. basecamp’s content, including its daily articles, are also very popular. Articles, documents, and discussion forums have also alleviated problems with email. A One-Stop Shop for Information.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Digital Badges are a part of these changes and are set to make a big impact on education and certification programs in 2017. Diplomas, degrees, certification, and skills quickly lose their relevance and become obsolete. This article was written by James Sheil , Lead UX and Design Architect, WBT Systems. References.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In a 2019 survey of high-tech companies, more than 40% of the respondents said they hire Customer Success Managers , according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Brad Egeland, Association for Project Management ).

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