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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Jenny Nelson at ASAE highlights three ASAE Research Foundation studies that “provide insight into how leaders can approach change and manage change processes going forward.” Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Digital value creation. Tue 2/22 at 12 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Let me count the ways: not renewing, key contact person departs, company merges or is acquired, company “goes dark” and doesn’t activate benefits, or company “goes rogue” and arranges its own event for members during the association’s conference. Young Members: What’s Affordable?

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Smooth The Path

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Members want us to solve problems that they can’t solve for themselves – Greg Melia , Director of Membership for ASAE at MASAE’s 2015 mid-year conference. We solve the problems that nag our members, problems that no one else cared to solve or could solve. Of course he is right. This is the essence of an association.

Directory 60

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MAY 3, 2018

It is called, “yes, and” Anytime someone says something to you, even something you disagree with, say aloud, or say in your mind “yes, and” “I did not get a lot of value out of this year’s speaker line up” [Yes, and] “was there a problem you came to the conference hoping to solve?”

Innovation 87

Innovation Recruiting Recruitment Leadership 87

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NOVEMBER 6, 2016

To protect the anonymity of this association I can’t tell you everything we learned but I can tell you about a few of the key insights gained: Influence is a key challenge for members – members worried about their ability to influence stakeholders and like most professionals this is becoming a more important part of their job.

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Case Study Project Association Value Member Engagement 104

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APRIL 7, 2016

Implicit in our ask to take an online survey, respond to a member interview, attend a focus group or even when we ask off-handed informal questions like what did you think of the conference? They created a few formal channels for staff members to submit their great ideas (this is not so unusual).

Member Insights 60

Member Insights Member Research Survey Process 60

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JULY 12, 2018

From the outside, this association is very much like many others; there are members, chapters, special interest groups, and conferences. For the members who think of the association as a cause, how should you change the association’s strategy, innovation plans, and marketing to meet their needs?

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Do you ever find yourself wondering why members make the decisions they make? Why go to an inferior conference put on by a competitor? Sometimes member’s decisions seem so irrational. Why are our members so irrational? Why join, but then not engage? They are not. They are just as logical as we are.

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Member Engagement Conference Member Insights Member Research 60

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APRIL 16, 2021

Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Virtual & Hybrid Events: Customer Stories to Inspire Your 2021 Conference. You made quick decisions, relied on instinct, and tried new things, including taking your conferences virtual! Innovative Remote Workplace.

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MAY 14, 2021

This week, WBT Systems shared a swipe file of marketing blurbs for association conferences, courses and credentialing programs —have at it! Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Learn how to create more engagement, connection and meaning at your next virtual conference from.

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Technology Strategy St. Louis Tips 341

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Ambassadors help boost member engagement, expand your association’s and chapters’ reach, and ensure consistent brand messaging while offering meaningful volunteer opportunities and career-building experiences. Virtual conferences. Fíonta reminds us of the advantages virtual conferences have over in-person events. Did you attend?

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America Strategy Content Social Media 264

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Conference design. Dilhara Muthukuda at Event Garde calls out five program formats that kept her engaged at a recent conference. Although she’s describing an in-person conference, you can use them for a virtual conference too. Discover the potential of big data and how it can drive innovation within your organization.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Join a weekend meet up at a restaurant close to the conference hotel and meet some of your community in person. Learn about sustainable practices and dietary innovations that cater to a diverse array of guest needs. . – AWTC Meetup Lunch at digitalNow Are you coming into DC for digitalNow? More info/register. 1 CMP credit.

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Arlington Revenue Education Strategy 252

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JUNE 3, 2016

Learn how to apply event design thinking using the #EventCanvas, a practical visual language and innovation process to describe, challenge, and design high-stakes events. – Metrics Mania for Conference Improvement: Vanity or Actionable Metrics. Are you guilty of touting feel-good conference vanity metrics? Host: AENC.

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North Carolina Raleigh Marketing Certificate 150

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MAY 5, 2023

Fri 5/5 at 10 a.m.* – Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle On the first Friday of each month, an association leader leads a conversation on an association innovation topic. Conferences and meetings are vital to our arsenal to inspire change, to advance mission, and to support the individuals and organizations we serve.

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Chicago Education Certificate Revenue 207

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Year-round conference community. It” is that feeling of conference community, conversations and intellectual stimulation that WBT Systems says your association can keep going in a year-round learning community. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Metaverse hype.

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Content Strategy Technology Tips 39

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MAY 23, 2017

I had not until JP Guilbault CEO of YourMembership mentioned it at the company’s recent conference. True customer (member) obsession and high-velocity decision making are the most critical but also the most difficult for associations. Think about your members. Think about your best members. They read emails.

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Project Member Engagement Conference Strategy 89

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MARCH 14, 2025

Exhibit hall innovation. – 6 Essential Conversations with Chapter Leaders in 2025 The world is changing rapidly, and so are the needs of our members. To stay ahead, chapter and component leaders must engage in conversations that drive innovation, connection, and action. 1 CAE credit.

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LMS Tampa Certificate Education 258

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Confex Events: Why This Show Format Is Changing the Game Confex events are a unique combination of conference, exhibition and, in some cases, hosted buyer meeting programs in one event. AI, automation, innovation). Niero, PhD (moderator), Vice President, Professional Testing, Inc. Wed 2/19 at 11 a.m. More info/register.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2024

– AWTC Advance Conference 2024 (Arlington VA) Check out this year’s program, designed to help attendees advance their skills, create experiences and develop their network. From innovative outreach techniques to cultivating long-term relationships, hear practical tips you can implement right away. to 4:30 p.m. 1 CAE credit.

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