Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2020

During my career leading association event teams, I regularly recalibrated and redefined team member roles in order to drive innovation and improve our meeting experiences. Not every effort was a rousing success but attempting to inject new conference elements made us more nimble, creative and smarter as a team.

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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. 8: Innovate. What does that mean? Are we planning to reopen our offices?

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Aptify

AUGUST 20, 2024

As Xperience 2024 approaches, the excitement is building for what promises to be an extraordinary event filled with innovation, learning, and inspiration. If your team has completed an Aptify project in the last 12 months that has had a positive impact on your organization, now is the time to share your story.

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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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MAY 9, 2025

. – MMC + Tech Happy Hour 2025 (Washington DC) Join us right outside the DC convention center for a fun evening of networking and socializing with fellow young professionals following ASAE’s MMC + Tech conference. Discover a few straightforward yet powerful strategic processes you can apply right away or implement with your team.

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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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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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JULY 31, 2020

Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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MAY 22, 2020

Virtual conference complaints—and solutions. We’ve had a few months now of quickly planned virtual conferences and learning events. WBT Systems has been tuning in—they describe ten attendee complaints about virtual conferences and provide suggestions to resolve them. Virtual conference success stories. Here’s another one.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With disruption happening all around us, were here to upscale your team and ensure that your organization is ready to thrive, improving operational efficiencies and positioning you for success. Foster an Innovative and Adaptive Culture Culture is the backbone of resilience.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 2, 2023

Our Nimble AMS team is returning to the 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia. We can’t wait to meet with thousands of association professionals, attend meaningful sessions, and get inspired to innovate. The 2023 ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition will offer innovative and engaging community-building experie nces.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nominate yourself or a woman who works in the association industry for an award in one of three categories: technology leader, innovation, or technology champion. Conference/event evaluations. Nominating someone is simple and anonymous: submit their contact info and a sentence about them—the AWTC awards committee takes it from there.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2025

Innovating for the Future of Associations As we step into 2025, associations are facing a pivotal moment. a concept introduced in 2018are those that will thrive by prioritizing innovation, agility, and strategic execution. Cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives. Organizations that embrace Association 4.0

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Whole leaf tea bags for expectant mums, sustainable soy candles and an alternative to polythene made from sugar cane waste are just a few of the inspired innovations connecting winners of this year’s West Oxfordshire Business Awards (WOBA). Owen Mumford Innovation Award. Witney Business & Innovation Centre Micro Business Award.

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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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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

They describe how to cultivate an organizational growth mindset so you can prepare your team and association to innovate and thrive. Your organization’s strategy must offer “an inspirational, robust, and innovative pathway to a better future.”. Gathering a Top-notch Team for Your Hybrid Conference. 1 CAE credit.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 28, 2024

As your organization plans to leverage your association management software (AMS) to meet your goals, it’s important to work with your customer success team to ensure you’re getting the most out of your AMS. Meet the Nimble AMS Customer Sucess Manager team! Read our blog for helpful tips to get started!

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The annual PNC Network Conference took place on 11th November 2020 and welcomed 1000 delegates nationwide to discuss the innovation and issues in primary care. By offering delegates video meetings, virtual seminars and chat features, we were able to do just that. “We

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

High-tech user conferences like Dreamforce and Microsoft Ignite have been designing innovative hub spaces to engage and nurture their top customers for years. Our team got together for a strategy session and put on our design-thinking hats. Scientific conferences can include e-posters and poster discussions.

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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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Event Industry News

JANUARY 8, 2021

An innovative, wearable tech solution has been launched to help the events industry re-open its doors in 2021 by guaranteeing COVID-secure Conferences and Events. . Also awarded ‘Best Conference Technology’ and ‘Best use of AI Technology’ in 2019, VenuIQ has experienced over 100% growth over the last 12 months alone.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Learn how to leverage the three love languages of salespeople to connect, inspire, and drive results; identify the specific skills, behaviors, and processes each salesperson needs to succeed; and how to improve sales team training. Hear how associations can harness AI for growth, innovation, and long-term success. 1 CAE credit.

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Blue Sky eLearn

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Whether in-person or virtual, these partners are important, although they are not all created equal (and they probably feel that way about th e conferences they exhibit at and sponsor!). Many exhibitors and sponsors might feel like the conference needs them and their sponsorship dollars. Vendors who put their logo on every slid .

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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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MAY 28, 2021

With the switch this past year to online courses and conferences, many associations came to the troubling conclusion that their instructors and presenters didn’t know how to provide an enjoyable or effective learning experience. Collaborative innovation. How do you empower your team to get curious about analytics?

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Associations Now

APRIL 16, 2025

Innovation Abounds in Aurora The official gateway to the Rockies, this city gives you access to everything that matters, especially ideal venues. Whether you need a first-class conference center or country-western dance hall, Aurora has the venue that aligns your event with your goals.

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Velvet Chainsaw

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We are extremely excited to welcome David Beckett, Vice President, Business Model & Performance to the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting team! David has over 20 years of experience leading service delivery teams, including for some of our industry’s most innovative events. This is where David will play.

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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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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.). Host: Fridays@4.

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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. They’re proof that innovation and improvement is possible—and replicable—even in tough times. by Adrian Segar, Conferences That Work, part 1 and part 2 ). Affordable membership. 1 CAE credit.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. Caroline Boucher, Assistant Team Lead, Onsite Solutions at Cvent. 1 CMP credit.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As the scope and feel of association and corporate meetings continues to evolve, planners are recognizing that attendees no longer want to travel to a unique destination only to spend hours sitting in a dark, nondescript conference room listening to speakers read presentation slides. The desert is unlike any other environment,” Cooley says.

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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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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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Innovation culture. When Sheri Jacobs of Avenue M polled association professionals, she learned they struggle with prioritizing innovation because of limited time, risk aversion, and lack of leadership support. She shares tips for fostering a culture of experimentation that balances innovation and reality. More info/register.

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APRIL 12, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If you’re at the digitalNow conference next week and see me wandering around, please let me know you read Association Brain Food, you’ll make my day, plus I’d love to meet you if we’re not already acquainted.

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