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Do you ever daydream about having a new learning platform? Your wish can come true if you know how to make a persuasive case for a new learningmanagementsystem (LMS) to the decision-makers at your association. Know what expectations decision-makers have for a proposal or business case. Who will be there?
The request for proposal you send to learningmanagementsystem (LMS) providers is only as good as the process you use to develop your LMS requirements. Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process.
Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. Training: Most associations provide training and issue formal continuing education credits, so members are already accustomed to consuming their learning content.
Does its proposed use align with the association’s goals and strategy? For example, ask them to fill out an interest inventory or have a membership ambassador ask about their career stage, position, and volunteer experience/interests. For example, do you use all the demographic data you collect? Establish the system of record.
Do you feel like giving your learning platform a heave-ho out the door? As dysfunctional and frustrating as that old learningmanagementsystem (LMS) is, your association still relies upon it. Or, it doesn’t have the functionality to allow your online learning business to grow. But you can’t, not yet anyways.
It’s during this time of evaluation that the organization’s learningmanagementsystem (LMS) can come under scrutiny. Planning is essential to define what you’re looking for from your learning solution. Then comes the proposal evaluations, demos, internal discussions and a decision is made.
WBT Systemsproposes a different doable solution: host your in-person conference first and your virtual conference later. Or will they? Can you imagine planning and producing two simultaneous conference experiences—one for on-site attendees and one for the virtual audience? Chapter bright spots. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
If you let people sample online education, for example, a mini-course or webinar series , they’re more likely to react positively to your subsequent marketing messages about your paid online courses. Add a sample e-learning program to your new member onboarding campaign. Inactive members. All types of volunteers deserve thanks.
For example, many software vendors were able to help their association clients become GDPR-compliant before the deadline, but some couldn’t. When vetting a technology vendor, find clients not listed in the reference section of the proposal and ask them about support. Lifelong learning is an exciting market.
For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association managementsystem (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check. Take a holistic approach to user interface (UI) design—how a system looks and feels to the user.
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For example, the requirements checklist on a typical request for proposals (RFP) for a new association managementsystem (AMS) hasn’t changed much over the years: Membership requirements - check. Take a holistic approach to user interface (UI) design—how a system looks and feels to the user.
Establish urgency in building your learning business. Your board has many proposals and activities to focus on, which means that your learning business might not always be at the top of their agenda, but getting buy-in should never be adversarial in nature. Be prepared for pushback against costs.
A simple bylaws example are guidelines for membership. Discuss proposed bylaws Schedule a meeting that allows all involved parties to meet to discuss and review your drafted bylaws. For example, you’ll want to see if you need to complete a standardized bylaw amendment form. Learn more here. Make sure to give ample notice.
For example, maybe a specific type of outreach, such as virtual webinars, had a consistently higher engagement rate than originally expected. Your members have more options to learn than ever before, and they may not be turning to your association every time they’re seeking professional development. That’s great!
You finally got the budget to purchase a learningmanagementsystem (LMS). Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? If you have other projects you need to work around, for example, an annual conference, let vendors know. What’s your next step?
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