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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 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 Willis2/22/21 12:00 AM

Innovative, Healthy Associations Have a Growth Mindset. Does Yours?

During the pandemic, your association, like many others, had to adopt innovative ...
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Debbie Willis11/9/20 12:00 AM

11 Predictions About the Future of Work & the Role of Associations

Eight months ago, when talking about the future of work, remote work might have been a ...
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Debbie Willis6/29/20 12:00 AM

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education Is Your Association’s Calling & Responsibility

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
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Debbie Willis3/9/20 12:00 AM

Adulting Programs Help Young Professionals Survive & Thrive in Their Careers

“Adulting is hard.”
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Debbie Willis2/24/20 12:00 AM

How Your Association Can Encourage Learner Self-Reliance

For liberal arts majors, the phrase “self-reliance” might bring back memories of Ralph ...
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Debbie Willis11/4/19 12:00 AM

Colleges & Universities Are the New Competition for Associations in the Lifelong Learning Market

More than 40% of job requirements have changed since 2009 and, by 2022, the core skills ...
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Debbie Willis5/27/19 12:00 AM

Are Your Members Reading Like They Used To?

Do people in your industry or profession read as much as they used to? A difficult ...
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Debbie Willis4/30/19 12:00 AM

13 Ways to Develop Expertise & Keep Up with Trends in Your Industry

You are subject matter experts (SMEs) in association management, or more specifically, in ...
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