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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This isnt just a conference; its a celebration of legacy and a roadmap to the future of purpose-driven work. Rowing in the Same Direction: Using Communications to Drive Team Alignment Consider the challenges when communications is done poorly: misinterpretations, incorrect assumptions, disengagement, mistrust, and resistance to change.

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JUNE 26, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Inclusive conferences. Barbara Palmer at PCMA Convene lists eight ways conference organizers, sponsors, speakers and attendees can make conferences more racially diverse. Conference and education teams. Implicit bias.

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Managing remote teams. WBT Systems suggests associations offer training in these seven skills for managing remote teams. How do we make sure work still gets done in our own teams and keep morale high? Join us as we discuss your 2021 DEI goals and how to create an accountability plan to help keep you and your teams on track.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

TopClass LMS highlights findings from MGI’s 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report that they think will interest association education teams. Conference planning. Julius Solaris of Boldpush says don’t even think about planning a conference like last year’s. Membership trends. Gen Z and millennials. Change readiness.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

WBT Systems explains how virtual conference session recordings can serve as a launchpad for an association’s online learning portfolio. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings describes the promises by virtual conference hosts of attendee engagement as a “bait and switch.” by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ).

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

That’s why it’s a good time for your association to promote your certificate, microcredential and certification programs. Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. Caroline Boucher, Assistant Team Lead, Onsite Solutions at Cvent. More info. .

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DECEMBER 6, 2024

Chazin & Company describes what association CEOs should expect from their finance and accounting teams , so staff and volunteer leadership have the financial information they need to answer questions, make data-driven decisions and fulfill their fiduciary duty. Association finances. Association content. More info/register. CAE credit.

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JUNE 18, 2021

Virtual conference networking. Lee Gimpel of Better Meetings is calling out virtual conference organizers for giving the label “networking opportunities” to five types of experiences that don’t deliver on the networking promise , including the ubiquitous chat box. Lessons learned while planning a hybrid conference for APHON.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

IACC has today unveiled its refreshed venue excellence certification, Committed to Brilliance. With 65% of event planners* stating that a good venue is key to success, Committed to Brilliance features eight pillars against which IACC member venues achieve certification. Event Manager Blog 2020.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Quick hits before we get to the list of next week’s free education: Association execs: make sure your IT dept or outsourced team is taking care of these very real website issues for you… 4 ways to fight fake traffic on your association’s site. Professionals in Certification Networking Event. Ernie Smith, Associations Now ).

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JULY 31, 2020

If your members have to acquire new knowledge and skills to thrive in this new pandemic environment, WBT Systems suggests offering this type of certificate (and digital badge) program. Planning virtual conferences. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Virtual

APRIL 25, 2017

I’ve been a Training Specialist at Virtual for five-plus years, I’m part of a team that manages the coordination and administration of the Global Certification Programs for one of our largest clients, a security standards council for the payment card industry. 2) WHAT IS MOST EXCITING ABOUT YOUR ROLE?

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Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

You’ll come away with specific examples from the team at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) that you can use to inform your own strategy. Once the team aggregated the data and they were able to form a hypothesis, test it and confirm a need.

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JUNE 25, 2021

Most of the people I know who exhibited at virtual conferences this past year were not pleased with the results. Virtual conference pricing. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual expo. More info/register. Must join Fridays@4 for free first.).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Because skills are the new workforce currency , associations must focus on designing and delivering what members need: digital badges, certificates, and hands-on learning programs. You put a ton of effort into planning, promoting, and hosting a conference, but once it’s over, attendees drift away. Post-event attendee engagement.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Download now What to look for in an online learning software platform The latest Association Trends Study found that 51% of members prioritize certifications or credentials and 50% value training opportunities at their professional organization. Connect with our team today!

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MAY 15, 2020

Virtual conference success story. I’m going to keep my eye out for good stories since everyone’s trying to learn about virtual conferences right now. Virtual conference of the week. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Tue 5/19 from 9 a.m.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. domains, domain name system (DNS) and digital certificates)—in enabling the day-to-day successful operation of their business. Why Virtual Conferences Have Sticking Power. Guest: Patrick Bontinck. Tue 6/15 at 11 a.m.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Conference/event evaluations. 5 Ways Your Sales Team Can Leverage AI Learn about five simple AI practices to help your sales teams identify prospects, build partnerships, and increase revenue. Do you use the same event evaluation questions year and year? Do you use all the data you collect? 1 CAE credit. More info/register.

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APRIL 2, 2021

Achurch Consulting and Association Trends have teamed up on the State of Association Workplaces Post-Pandemic Survey , the only survey designed to address the pressing questions association leaders are asking about what “work” will look like post-pandemic. Future conference attendance. Hybrid conferences.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Do we have approval to book live conferences? Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. What does that mean? Are we planning to reopen our offices? 1 CAE credit.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Gathering a Top-notch Team for Your Hybrid Conference. Good enough” technology.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Conferences. Julius Solaris shares what he loved about the Connect Marketplace event —ideas to consider for your association’s next conference. Chaviva Gordon-Bennett at Bizzabo explains why smaller conferences are making a bigger impact than large ones. Decide how long you want to work on something. More info/register.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

At MIT Technology Review, Tanya Basu shares ideas for helping remote workers recreate watercooler moments —the same ideas can help you simulate conference hallway conversations too. WBT Systems says, “The LMS is the workhorse for the professional development team, but it has many more uses beyond hosting online courses.” More info. .

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AUGUST 14, 2020

I’m lucky I got to participate in Zoom meetings throughout the conference because I have a good professional network. Post-Conference Chat & Networking. Did you miss connecting with people at the #asae20 conference? Let’s try to recreate some of that magic as we discuss what we got from this year’s conference.

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MARCH 5, 2021

Achurch Consulting explains why it’s important to provide virtual watercooler moments to your remote team and suggests all kinds of ways to do it. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, CAE, CEO, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Virtual conference pricing. WBT Systems describes the different factors you need to consider when pricing a virtual conference , and right at the top they say, “Your virtual conference should not be free.”. Virtual conference FOMO.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Conference design. Conference/abstract management. Ex Ordo describes how to implement conference and abstract management software for medical, technical, scientific, and academic association events. Competing against niche professional organizations, membership and conference revenue has “slowed to a trickle.”

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AUGUST 21, 2020

One virtual conference pretty much looks like another—”talking heads on a screen, chat boxes on the side and maybe some Zoom breakout rooms.” Learn how to take events online in a way that will deliver high value, create an engaging experience, and preserve the outcomes you were seeking to achieve with your in-person conference.

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Blue Sky eLearn

JUNE 23, 2017

For example, package a certification program seat fee with an online learning kick off course, webinar discussions, and study aids. Or, redesign a two-day in-person certificate program as a multiple course online program paired with exercises, assessments, and web coaching.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you create education and conference program titles and descriptions for your association’s website, search engine optimization (SEO) will make those programs more discoverable by potential learners and attendees. Conference insights from forward-thinking association event directors. SEO for education programs. Quick hits.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hear how the speaker’s team developed a price elasticity forecast. 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: More info/register.

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WBT Systems

DECEMBER 12, 2016

This award honors the learning solution vendor which best caters for the unique and varied requirements of associations that provide education and certification programs for their members. WBT Systems team recognized for industry-leading skills.

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JULY 10, 2020

Virtual conferences and events held in March and April were at an advantage—attendees weren’t yet in full-on Zoom fatigue. Virtual conference success. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians went virtual with their conference early in the pandemic, March 19, to be exact. Virtual conference sponsorships.

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JULY 17, 2020

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology shared some of their sponsorship plans for an upcoming virtual conference on Collaborate (sorry, ASAE members only). 5 virtual conference pricing strategies. MS, CAE, CMM, CMP, Managing Director, Learning and Conferences, Financial Planning Association. MeetingsNet ).

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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. More info/register.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Many associations considering offering online learning to their members start by providing webinars, or recorded conference sessions online. Get the Right Project Team in Place – The ideal project team is typically made up of three to five key business owners from relevant departments.

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