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Debbie Willis8/9/21 12:00 AM

Turn Your LMS into a Year-Round Content Hub for Exhibitors & Industry Solution Providers

We love when someone writes about one of our ‘soapbox’ topics, like learning pathways, ...
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Debbie Willis8/2/21 12:00 AM

Member Advisory Groups Provide Peer Connections and Valuable Insight

If you ask a member about their favorite association moment, it probably involved a ...
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Debbie Willis7/26/21 12:00 AM

Curated Content Bundles: The Easiest Way to Start an Online Learning Program

“To get started with online learning, use what you have,” said William Hold, president ...
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Debbie Willis7/19/21 12:00 AM

Introduce Your Members to Mixed-Age Learning Experiences

“All I really need to know about the benefits of mixed-age learning I learned in ...
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Debbie Willis7/5/21 12:00 AM

Is Frontline Training a Missed Opportunity for Associations?

It’s a telltale sign of someone’s true character: how they treat a restaurant server, ...
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Debbie Willis6/28/21 12:00 AM

Peer Advisory Groups for Association Members Who Want to Learn From and With Each Other

In a recent virtual chat for association professionals, one person asked the others about ...
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Debbie Willis6/21/21 12:00 AM

13 Ways to Differentiate Your Online Learning Programs from the Competition

The barriers to entry in the online learning business are minimal. Any individual or ...
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Debbie Willis6/14/21 12:00 AM

Practical Advice About Association Management from the Stoics

Stoicism is back in vogue. The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Seneca is shared ...
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Debbie Willis6/7/21 12:00 AM

How to Convince Members They Have Time for Professional Development

You know the old cliché: if you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. Busy ...
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Debbie Willis5/31/21 12:00 AM

Digital Badge and Credentialing Programs for Students and Recent Graduates

College students and recent graduates are having a tough time right now. Sure, there are ...
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Debbie Willis5/24/21 12:00 AM

Improve the Online Learning Experience with a Train-the-Trainer Program

Moving your in-person conferences and courses to an online platform was like putting on a ...
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Debbie Willis5/17/21 12:00 AM

The Riches Are in the Niches: Consider the Appeal of Smaller, Niche Conferences

We’ve noticed a topic cropping up in event planner communities: a growing interest in ...
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