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Debbie Willis11/13/23 12:00 AM

Increase the Value of Webinars by Delivering More Than Your Audience Expects

If you asked members which of these experiences most resembles your association’s ...
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Debbie Willis8/28/23 12:00 AM

Microlearning Programs for Ambitious Professionals Who Lack the Time and Headspace for Learning

What’s the biggest obstacle between your members and your educational programs? It’s a ...
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Debbie Willis7/17/23 12:00 AM

10 In-Demand Skills Your Members Need to Learn Now

Since 2015, the skillsets required for jobs changed by 28% in the U.S. LinkedIn expects ...
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Debbie Willis7/3/23 12:00 AM

19 Ways to Make Asynchronous Online Courses More Engaging and Effective

When taking an online asynchronous (on-demand) course, learners don’t have to worry about ...
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Debbie Willis4/17/23 12:00 AM

Free Education Programs for Members: A Valuable & Tangible Membership Benefit

During the pandemic crisis, associations offered free education to help members quickly ...
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Debbie Willis3/13/23 12:00 AM

Gain a Competitive Edge: The Essential Elements of an Engaging Online Learning Experience

Do you and your team spend more time on in-person education or online education? If ...
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Debbie Willis12/19/22 8:00 AM

The 2023 Outlook for Non-Dues Revenue

After nearly three years of pandemic and economic uncertainty, what has your association ...
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Debbie Willis8/15/22 12:00 AM

Reimagine & Improve Your Association’s Webinars for a Virtual Audience with Greater Expectations

‘Webinar’ has become a dirty word. For many, it conjures 10 minutes of introductory ...
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Debbie Willis3/7/22 12:00 AM

Is Your Virtual Conference Engaging Enough to Prevent Multitasking?

After two years of living in pandemic mode, we look at time differently. Because many ...
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Debbie Willis2/7/22 12:00 AM

Keep the Conference Buzz Going with a Year-Round Learning Community

After two years of disruption, many of you have been rethinking events. Maybe in-person ...
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Debbie Willis12/20/21 12:00 AM

Need More Hands on Deck? Recruit Online Education Volunteers

It’s easy to come up with great ideas for enhancing online education programs. We love ...
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Debbie Willis12/6/21 12:00 AM

5 Lessons from Online Education Pioneers That Will Improve Your Association’s Online Courses

Back in the ‘90s, several innovative associations were our industry’s online education ...
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