Reid All About it

APRIL 18, 2025

If youre embarking on an AMS project, start your research with 108 Ideaspaces list of issues to consider when selecting an association management system (AMS). AI tools course. The course meets Thursdays, 1-2pm ET starting May 22. AMS selection. Earn one CAE credit for each live class you attend. More info/register. to 4:10 p.m.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 24, 2018

Developing a new online course with the help of an instructional designer is an exciting prospect for an association. Before either of you signed the contract, you and your instructional designer (ID) should have ironed out all aspects of the course development process including who’s responsible for each task. Appoint project leads.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Technology projects fail for a number of avoidable reasons. Those reasons are the main topic of discussion the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University. In part 1 of this series, I described four common causes of technology project failure. Lack of trust in the project team.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The idea that the board sets the direction and the staff executesI think that has run its course. Many organizations are sitting on reserves that might be better deployed to pursue innovation projects, Younger says, especially at a time when associations are feeling pressed to identify new revenue streams.

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Delcor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On the first night of every Requirements Analysis course I teach at Georgetown University, I ask my students to discuss why technology projects sometimes fail. Over time, we’ve identified seven common causes of project failure. Communication is the most important soft skill required for project management.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

This may depend on whether your courses include in-person sessions, such as conferences or classroom learning, or if most of the learning takes place online through your LMS, because your members are geographically dispersed. For example, you might think about how you can encourage the learner to connect with and work with their peers.

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Blue Sky eLearn

AUGUST 21, 2018

Today we’ll share some top tips for a successful implementation as well as why it’s so important to have a dedicated Project Manager leading the project on the vendor side. For example, introductory level online courses will likely have a larger audience of younger, new-professionals.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The format of your eLearning course will, to a large extent, help you to determine which types of assessment are most suitable for your content. This type of assessment takes place before learning begins and helps to establish a learner’s baseline knowledge of a subject prior to completing the course. Sumative Assessment.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

An article on Forbes revealed stark statistics about projected nonprofit staff turnover in the next five years, including that: 45% of nonprofit study respondents “indicated that they will seek new or different employment in the next five years.”. When it comes time to cut overhead costs, some organizations start with staff salaries.

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Association Analytics

MAY 25, 2021

Of course, many AMS providers want to be responsive to their clients’ requests. Data analytics projects get your data in a better condition and cleaner for the new AMS. Besides the above mentioned points, the fact is: AMS solutions are simply not designed for this. Difficult as it may be, frustrated associations are changing their AMS.

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WBT Systems

MAY 1, 2018

Great news: you got the go-ahead to offer a new online course. Now, the bad news: you didn’t get the budget to hire a professional to design and develop the course. Plus, the time staff spends on course design and development is time away from other responsibilities. At least, we’ll save money…or will we?

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Reid All About it

JUNE 28, 2024

Use this information to plan realistic project timelines, learn from the experiences of others, select vendors, and assemble project teams. Membership course. See the full course syllabus for more details. The course meets Thursdays, 1-2pm ET from July 11 to September 12. Membership.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue. For example, some members might say they want more opportunities to earn CPE credits at your conferences; but when you look at the data, you might find that CPE course completions are low at your events.

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Higher Logic

JULY 13, 2017

Or, depending on your mission, you could create an online course that helps educate members about important issues like health and wellness. Award certificates to members who pass a course, or series of courses, so they can demonstrate their expertise to current and future employers. Professional Mentoring Programs.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 27, 2019

First-timers who log in have no problems finding their course information.” – Casandra D. Streamlined Course Experience. Our instructors are able to not only upload related standards applicable to the course, but also other materials like research papers or articles.” – Casandra D. This is an amazing product.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Strategy: Charting the Course to Thrive A well-crafted strategy isnt just a planits the compass that guides your association toward sustainable success. Our 2024 Digital Trends Survey reveals that organizations that integrate these elements are better positioned to navigate uncertainty and seize opportunities in an era of transformation.

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Higher Logic

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Budget is a major consideration, of course, and you’ll want to plan accurately. Some platforms require an outside consultant to manage various aspects of a project, from discovery to implementation to ongoing analysis. Both cost predictability and time-to-value lower the rate of unsuccessful projects. Others are self-sufficient.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Inviting attendees of conferences or online courses to join an online community provides an opportunity to extend the conversation after the conference is over, or the online course session is completed. However, for some people participating in open online conversations on social media can be intimidating.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MAY 16, 2019

Information about your team’s project management methods and tools being used – i.e. where to find project task lists or communication threads in Asana, Basecamp, Slack, etc. Webinar and Course calendars with dates of events, scheduled speakers, and due dates. Course/webinar registration numbers.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 14, 2017

The landscape is littered with discarded LMS systems and the dreams of many Education Directors of projects that just didn’t work out. For instance, TopClass LMS tracks purchases, time of purchases, learner progress through courses and certification programs, credit hours, test results, training history, and so much more.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 3, 2018

Can you find members who haven’t taken your online courses but have taken courses elsewhere? Find out how your courses come up short. Staff interviews are a critical element in preparing a business case: you’ll gather information to support your argument and you’ll identify project allies. Live and on-demand webinars.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

If you don’t have these resources, check out: Coursera’s Learning to Teach Online course. Don’t wait for the end of the course to find out about adjustments you can make along the way. For example, you may think students will enjoy group projects, but find out they actually dread the idea. #3: 3: Plan for delivery diversity.

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Spark Consulting

OCTOBER 20, 2022

I’m thinking of a particular project where a VP hired me and then promptly quit – his last day on staff was the day of our project kickoff meeting. That left our project without an executive-level sponsor. Lack of buy-in from staff and/or volunteer leadership. Negative organizational culture.

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Freestone

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With any luck, this blog will help your association understand the value of these AMS + LMS integrations, particularly for their potential to streamline project management and boost your organization’s bottom line. Continue reading to learn more.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 10, 2025

Going slow to grasp the challenges is understandable, of course. According to a December 2024 survey by the technology training firm General Assembly, 58 percent of executives have never attended an AI training or taken an AI course. I doubt many executives took a social media training course in 2009, either.)

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Reid All About it

JANUARY 26, 2024

Facilitation course : I normally don’t feature paid programs here, but this 12-week course is designed by two guys I really respect: Lowell Aplebaum of Vista Cova and Aaron Wolowiec of Event Garde. The spring cohort for their Association Facilitator Certificate Course begins on March 11. More info/register. Host: WorkerBee.TV

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

We’re all familiar with the project approach to a website redesign. Eliminate the Mystery of Online Course Design. Explore factors that impact an online course development budget. Participate in a course foundations exercise that you can bring this activity back to your team. How well we do it is another issue.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

And of course, make it easy! For example, include any details on how that KPI may impact other projects or results. satisfaction), and, of course, your association’s strategic objectives (ex. You might use inconsistent content or course tagging, or team members might use a variety of names for one type of offering.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Board chairs, of course, will have to manage that role along with all the restcritical reviewing isnt an excuse to get deep in the weeds, turn discussions toward pet projects, or passive-aggressively snipe at specific projects (or board members).

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WBT Systems

APRIL 17, 2018

Instructional designers (IDs) design and develop online and face-to-face educational programs: courses, curriculums, workshops, sessions, and training materials. To get a sense of the skills IDs bring to their projects, take a look at this list of Instructional Design competencies. Course development. Cognitive science.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 17, 2021

Situation : We’ve looked at the trend analysis and it indicates that we are not projecting to make our registration goal. Real-time access enables you to spot trends and course-correct with your marketing and promotion as needed. As a bonus, many associations find that repeat event attendees also renew at higher rates. (

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Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Sigh, another self-improvement project—almost complete. I served it with mashed potatoes, of course, and roasted broccoli. Website Redesign and Management: Straight Talk and Things to Know Before Starting Your Next Project. Years ago, I read Mindset by Carol Dweck fully expecting to get validation of my growth mindset.

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 3, 2017

Individual learning experiences are self-study courses. To build your courses around an individual experience, design each course or set of courses around videos, documents, and assessments that your members can complete without help from an instructor or their peers. Individual Learning. Blended Learning.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 6, 2020

They know the meeting is going on, but their email or project or phone can’t be ignored. Of course, we know there are many reasons to attend today’s virtual conferences. Special bonus shows, videos, and courses only available live. Virtual roundtables everyone can participate in.

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Blue Sky eLearn

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Some companies offer turn-key online courses that you could buy or revenue share so you have something to offer initially. A course or a workshop? If you have very limited resources or no tech-talented friends, acknowledge that you’re going to be learning and doing some of this yourself, and make it part of your project timeline.

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WBT Systems

JULY 12, 2016

By using TopClass Learning Management System to deliver their blended learning program, Fidelity, Gamma Phi Beta can now easily create and maintain their online content themselves, and can manually set the course completion status for learners when offline components have been completed.

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Higher Logic

JUNE 22, 2017

These large offers are the backbone of your website, but you can also keep your site updated with helpful articles and announcements about ongoing projects. To do that, include calls-to-action to donate, volunteer, take an online course , join your association, or log into your online community.

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