WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference. The post Top Technology Strategy Tips for NiUG Discovery appeared first on WBT Systems.

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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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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. Collect and act on member feedback after each event.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

My session will illuminate current best practices in training and conference session planning and has come to be titled, “Leveraging Strategy to Amplify Education Initiatives.”. Although I’m a firm supporter of developing sessions unique to conference objectives and attendee needs, I often raise this theme of “intentionality.”

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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.”. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media. Virtual conference advice. CRP challenges. 1 CMP credit.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Greg Pollack at Association Analytics recommends three useful strategies to elevate your association’s impact in the new year. I find good reads there, including many of the articles I share here. 3: Value of Credential – How can we better market/promote the value of certification or other credentials, e.g. micro-credentials?

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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. The key to designing a new digital strategy or plan for association learning is to set achievable goals.

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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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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Read the article (and report) to get the exhibitor perspective. Learn the five key web strategies that beat out your competition, engage members and prospects, grow revenue, and build a plan for 2020 and beyond. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. CAE credits.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Strategies for driving non-dues revenue. You can sell multiple items to your members – everything from events to subscriptions to branded merchandise to training and certification courses. Invest in your training and certification programs. So, take time to review your training and certification programs.

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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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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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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. Share insights with boards and leadership to align strategies.

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Reid All About it

APRIL 2, 2021

I followed a quasi-recipe from the late actor (and amazing cook from what I’ve heard) Vincent Schiavelli—the recipe is at the bottom of this article. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenters: Bill Zimmer, Vice President of Strategy, 360 Live Media. Host: ASAE.

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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

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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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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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 28, 2018

In this article, we will discuss three of the most effective ways for leveraging educational content and technology. There are numerous technologies, strategies, and methodologies for deploying these strategies, so we will talk about best practices and key aspects to think about when trying to achieve your organization’s monetary goals.

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Reid All About it

JULY 24, 2020

To get a sense of what your association is missing, take a few minutes to read Jeff’s article and then share it with your staff and board. I had never heard of “backcasting” until reading this article from the American Alliance of Museums. – Proven Strategies to Increase Member Retention. Online learning myths.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 11, 2023

Impexium recommends five strategies for a change management framework. 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. Change management. Generational stereotypes.

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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. Elise Dopson, Databox ).

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

You can anticipate and prevent these issues by implementing these new strategies we found for engaging online students. #1: Articles, videos, podcast episodes and conference session recordings. How to Motivate Certification Candidates. They procrastinate when it’s time to log in and do their classwork. Policies and regulations.

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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. Aaron Costello, Consultant, MG Strategy + Design.

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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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DECEMBER 6, 2019

The 2020 predictions and trends articles are starting to appear. If you’re not familiar with this Chinese condiment, this article from Taste about the cult of chile crisp will bring you up to speed. Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. You’re not alone.

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JULY 10, 2020

WBT Systems describes nine virtual event strategies that minimize Zoom fatigue. In another article for AMP, Ronn Levine spoke to Gina Joseph, vice president of strategy and partnerships for VentureBeat, about their annual GameBeat Summit in April. Presenters: Graham Harvey, Chief Strategy Officer, Matchbox Virtual Media.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

This article by Danica Tormohlen at PCMA Convene is about three virtual market weeks hosted by The Toy Association, but it also discusses the association’s ShopToys365, “a B2B digital marketplace where manufacturers could connect with global toy buyers and suppliers 24/7.”. Something for your exhibitors. Tue 8/18 at 11 a.m. 1 CMP credit.

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Recruitment strategy: help millennials get jobs. 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. Millennials need jobs. Some don’t have a job.

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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

You can start honing your concentration muscle by reviewing these 16 strategies from WBT Systems for finding more time to focus on deep work. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Many trends lists are predictably meh, but this is a good one. #4 Tue 1/7 at 12 p.m.

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Higher Logic

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

To encourage employees to engage , Nancy and Chelsea held promotions, educational webinars, and developed a strategy that balances critical information with culture-building content. There are posts for Motivation Monday, Tip Tuesday, and Wellness Wednesday, as well as daily articles posted using the blog tool. About Ascend Learning.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

WBT shares the strategies and tactics resulting in a 693% increase in certificates for TRA in a competitive compliance training market. We’re building a new post-industrial revolution era of work, and we’re still getting articles from SHRM about dress code,” said guest Lars Schmidt. Non-dues revenue. Quick hits. Host: Fridays@4.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

I keep seeing articles advising managers to coach, not command. Stowe Boyd shares excerpts from a Harvard Business Review article about three creativity fallacies , including practical advice for preventing brainstorming sessions from going off the rails. A site that lets you access articles behind paywalls. Chapter coaching.

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We learned many actionable strategies ( detailed in this roundup report ), including that networking, is too narrowly defined. Associations are the sum of their conferences, articles, research reports, and certification. Like we narrowly define networking events, we tend to define associations based on what they typically offer.

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HighRoad Solution

APRIL 30, 2025

Aligning Partnerships with Mission and Strategy For Edessa, every partnership starts with AMAs strategic plan: Like any other business, there should be a strategic vision. And no, you dont need to be named John, Jon or Johnny to land your next partnerships position, either.)

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Presenters: Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Presenter: Jake Fisher, co-founder of Bridges Strategies. Walk through how to use the ASAE Ethics Toolkit to assess your organization and to plan future strategy to create a more ethical workplace. More info/register.

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MARCH 11, 2022

Past surveys revealed predictive variables that helped advocacy professionals wisely invest their time and resources in strategies and tactics that lead to legislator influence. This is one of those articles I can see returning to again and again. Virtual conference attendee’s attention. Cryptocurrencies. Tue 3/15 at 11 a.m.

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