Spark Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

We all constantly hear, “be like Amazon.com,” and it’s usually referring to customer service and convenience. blog roundup fundraising innovation leadership marketing social media Associations Now Constant Contact John Haydon Technology Review Twitter' A bias towards action may not always be a good thing.

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Association Success

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The word ‘innovation’ is often treated as an end in itself. Being innovative floats around as an ephemeral goal of all projects, and a mark of a successful enterprise. But what are we innovating for? But the innovation couldn’t stop there – because our commitment to community impact continued. What is our purpose?

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Spark Consulting

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

To access the audio recording, dial 712.432.1202, use Access Code 154666#, and select recording reference 2#. innovation presentations volunteering webinars whitepaper ASAE Higher Logic Peggy Hoffman' You can also check out our slides below: You can download your copy of the whitepaper for free.

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Spark Consulting

MAY 15, 2013

One, here’s a link to Anna Caraveli’s original piece the AN piece references. blog roundup generations innovation leadership membership strategy volunteering Anna Caraveli ASAE Associations Now Big Data Eric Lanke Google Innovation Excellence Maddie Grant online advertising Peggy Hoffman Shelly Alcorn Technology Review'

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Higher Logic

AUGUST 17, 2017

The questions that customers choose to post in the community will also be recorded for future reference. Innovate and Generate Higher-Quality Solutions. Customers, especially B2B customers, are incredibly innovative and knowledgeable about their industries as well as the products they use.

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Jamie Notter

JULY 16, 2012

The Results of Management Innovation. In a recent post I challenged everyone to consider innovating management , rather than just our products, services, or business models. That implies, of course, that if we actually do management innovation, we will be solving a problem. Moneyball and Management Innovation. Website. {

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Jamie Notter

JULY 23, 2012

Moneyball and Management Innovation. That is the promise of management innovation. The Results of Management Innovation. Want Innovation? Moneyball and Management Innovation | Humanize | Scoop.it. Consulting. Generations. Books: Jamie Notter. Leadership insight.right when you need it. Posted July 23, 2012.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

A learning organization is one “that facilitates the learning of its members and continuously transforms itself” According to this definition , this type of organization is more responsive to external pressures, has a faster pace of change within the organization, and is better able to innovate and remain competitive.

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Higher Logic

MARCH 21, 2017

They care about how your community has influenced revenue , retention, and product innovation. Profile members who take actions you want, such as making purchases or referring other people to your organization – all information that should be in your CRM or AMS. It’s time that changed.

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Spark Consulting

APRIL 5, 2016

The company then sent references who were neighbors of the author, and a single-click lease tailored to his needs. Journey innovation: continuing to test, learn, and iterate to create new value for the customer and, as a result, for your organization.

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Association Success

AUGUST 9, 2018

How a group of international association executives experimented with new innovation frameworks. It is one thing to commit to a pathway towards innovation. Bringing people along the road with you, however, can be an innovation project in itself. 3) Enabling associations to develop and implement innovation with current resources.

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Reid All About it

OCTOBER 26, 2012

But there’s hope: “Fortunately, there is a growing band of innovators who have taken up the challenge and are tackling those issues — with startlingly similar approaches. has already digitized 20,000 images into its reference system, which it calls the Art Genome Project.” Happy Friday!

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Having just celebrated 30 years in business, specialist name badge manufacturer PDC BIG is set to continue its tradition of innovation by showcasing their eco-friendly and event product range at this year’s International Confex. Its innovative solutions revolve around ease-of-use, brand, presentation, accessibility and security.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 30, 2012

Innovation. At a recent WSAE meeting I was asked to explain what we meant in our white paper on Innovation for Associations when we referred to the "mind of community." Labels: Innovation. Innovation. (15). Principled Innovation. Association executive and author. Leadership. Member Engagement. Generations.

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Higher Logic

JANUARY 23, 2020

It’s vital for industry professionals to stay up-to-date on their learning, whether that’s renewing certifications or diving into the latest innovations in their industries. Create courses that track these innovations in your industry, to ensure members are always privy to the latest skills needed to succeed.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 29, 2023

A consultant can also assist with checking AMS vendor references, ensuring your organization does its due diligence and identifies the best customer-vendor relationship. They know all there is to know about the latest technology offerings from the most innovative AMS vendors. Offer industry insights into the best software.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 6, 2014

But it’s not impossible to innovate your innovation process. A new year marks an opportunity for renewal, so a lot of executives at this very moment are doing more thinking than usual about how to spark innovation and bring in new ideas. Teams that are convened to generate new ideas often wind up recycling old ones.

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Forj

APRIL 7, 2017

By having an idea of the different maturity stages of a learning business, associations and organizations are able to generate concrete steps of how they can move to the next step toward being an innovative learning business, and become the go-to organization for continuing education and professional development in their field.

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Thanks For Playing

MAY 17, 2012

Other major topics include ASAE and various things related to ASAE, changeblogging, social media and specific social media technologies, generations, innovation, leadership, membership, and marketing, and Jamie Notter has the distinction of being the person I reference most often (hey, the man writes good stuff). 5 days ago.

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Higher Logic

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Here’s a great example of a video from social innovation lab, Epic Change , about how their donor community made a difference. They also provide a range of activities starting from simple, easy tasks like reading an article to more involved actions like answering questions, emailing peers, and referring new constituents and donors.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 25, 2023

He’s referring to “spellbooks” full of generative AI prompts that encode human expertise and unlock AI’s positive potential. Association Bridge Networks| Coffee with Innovators: Association Design Circle Our topic this month is Association Bridge Networks. You should get on his mailing list. AI prompts. Change readiness.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

Overhead ratio essentially refers to the amount of a nonprofit’s budget that’s dedicated to overhead costs (i.e. With that in mind, the overhead myth refers to a pervasive understanding across organizations’ support bases, through which donors and funders use the overhead ratio to measure an organization’s effectiveness.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 8, 2015

It refers to the brain’s ability to digest thin slices of information in narrow windows of learning. Filed under: Best Practices , Innovation , Learning Tagged: "thin slicing" , brain , Learning , management , Rapid Learning Institute , research , Stephen Meyer , training. Thin slicing” is a psychological concept. Remember the Nov.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 23, 2024

You can also write down these expectations so your team can easily refer to them. By clearly communicating your goals and expectations, you’ll give your team the freedom to innovate and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.

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Blue Sky eLearn

MARCH 25, 2019

Even though innovative technologies and societal advancements can replace certain jobs or aspects of those jobs, that doesn’t mean people will be out of work. Referring back to last week’s article, we know that sought-after skills will affect the demand and supply of certain workers. Uber and Lyft currently employ 2.15

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AvidXchange: Association Management

JULY 13, 2023

Upskilling refers to training and development opportunities that help employees expand their job-related skills and knowledge to advance their career path. These programs can take many forms, including online courses, in-person training and on-the-job learning. Employees aren’t the only ones who benefit from upskilling programs.

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Reid All About it

MAY 21, 2021

I’ve seen many references over the past year to the power of “unlearning” conventional so-called wisdom so we can take on new and existing challenges with the mindset they require. It’s Time to Innovate: Member Engagement in the Post-COVID Age. They make an argument for adding smaller, niche virtual conferences to your event lineup.

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Reid All About it

JUNE 22, 2018

You’ve taken the steps to introduce innovative e-learning programs, but how do you ensure you get the same level of engagement from your audience? In fact, this channel is more often referred to as baggage. The baggage we’re referring to? Presenter: Matt Eshleman, CTO, Community IT Innovators. Host: Web Courseworks.

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Reid All About it

AUGUST 12, 2022

PropFuel describes why and how this innovative approach to communicating and engaging with members and customers is so successful. Emerging Tech & Innovation in a Nonprofit Environment (Nonprofit Conversations with Cecilia Sepp, CAE ). Board director traits. CMP credit. More info/register. Mon 8/15 at 1 p.m. More info/register.

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Reid All About it

DECEMBER 11, 2020

I swear we’re the only people in America who don’t subscribe to Netflix so I haven’t watched Queen’s Gambit but I keep seeing references to it all over the place. Presenter: Lori Pugh Marcum, Head of Meeting Innovation, Meeting Professionals International. Binge-worthy education. Virtual networking meetups. More info/register.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

Associations are looking for innovative association management software (AMS) like email marketing, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, job boards, and learning solutions to transform MX. . According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Download now.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Gen Z appreciates innovative tech when choosing a career. According to Dell , 80% of Generation Z hope to work with trailblazing technologies, and 91% reference tech as the most important factor when choosing a career. . Five things you need to know when recruiting Gen Z members.

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Higher Logic

JULY 25, 2017

Customers often share creative ways to resolve issues as well as innovative ways to use products that your company may not have thought of. Expert Tip: Encourage customer engagement by rewarding those who participate, refer friends, or make additional purchases.

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Eric Lanke

MAY 1, 2017

Or improving member engagement with no strategy for innovation or change. Before giving up on these goals, associations would be well served by trying the unconventional, by chucking out the old playbook and finding new frames of reference for examining and tackling them. What kind of common organizational goals are doomed to failure?

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Eric Lanke

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Fluid power has an easier time finding the skill sets it needs for growth and innovation. Fluid power has a harder time finding the skill sets it needs for growth and innovation. Fluid power struggles to integrate with IoT technologies. WORKFORCE 1.

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Eric Lanke

JANUARY 27, 2014

image source Eight weeks ago, in You Are Not Innovative , I had a bit of an argument with myself--chastising myself for not doing all that I could to set a truly innovative example for my association. Refer to the reasons listed in my original post. Associations Innovation' I believe that very few of us do. Is that money?

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Diane is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation and a New York Times Bestselling author. The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. If you’d like some inspiration, feel free to refer to that list of 100 ideas! This is a guest post by Diana Kander.

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