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The Association CEO Handbook by Paul A. Belford

Eric Lanke

And of course there’s that look of success. Belford has talked you through all of these issues and, seeing that this is a handbook, has tried to lead you through several exercises to better understand what they mean for the organization you’re leading. Awkward is how you feel as you hear your name spoken. That’s you, you’re Pat.)

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Make Your Membership Into An Offer They Can’t Refuse​

Sequence Consulting

You might promote your unbeatable member engagement activities , cutting-edge course offerings, or vibrant community full of networking opportunities. Of course, this doesnt mean you shouldnt reconsider your pricing model to engage and retain members. Get new members in the door with special offers and discounts.

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Wilderness first aid: Lessons learned

Aaron Wolowiec

The course continued with a variety of instructional strategies, segmented content sequences and real-life facilitator tips and stories. Countless memories and stories; endless fodder for presentations, blog posts and articles; a nd, of course, both the injection lab and graduation. So, the lessons learned?

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How to Convince Employers to Pay for Professional Development

WBT Systems

Collect and publicize testimonials about your programs from employers whose employees have taken your courses. Review the employee handbook. Employers are more likely to trust the recommendations of people they know—and even of people “like them” whom they don’t know. Coach employees on making a case for professional development.

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10 Unconventional Ways to Get More Value from Your Association’s LMS

WBT Systems

An LMS can do so much more than help you manage online courses, certification and accreditation programs, digital badges, and webinars. Design a Membership 101 course that shows them how to achieve their goals and get the most from their membership. Teach them what they need to know with an online chapter management course. #7

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How to Get Your Association to Support Staff’s Professional Development

WBT Systems

Once you know what you want to study, explore all formats, both in-person classes, workshops, conferences, and presentations, and online courses, conferences, summits, and webinars. Review your employee handbook for policies on employee training. Research educational options. Research HR policies. Know what you’re up against.

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Strategies for Association Micro-Learning

GrowthZone

e-Learning courses. Download the handbook now: Membership Renewals – The Secret Sauce Revealed. Word of the day delivered via SMS. Flashcard-software to help with memorizing. Educational blog posts. SEE ALSO: Why Member Engagement No Longer Means Face-to-Face.