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Industry news and trends to keep you moving forward.
4 steps to find great speakers for your association’s continuing education program
Here’s how to line up speakers that will deliver high-quality content and a great experience for your association’s learners. A strong continuing education program requires quality content and a great overall learning experience. The speakers that present your...
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3 advantages of a fully-managed webinar platform
Recently cited in the Community Brands Digital Member Study was this finding: Technology drives member loyalty. In fact, members who see their organization as an early technology provider are significantly more satisfied with their membership and feel more connected...
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Continuing Education: Not Just for Meetings and Conferences Anymore
A recent Community Brands study suggests it may be time for associations to focus on additional learning opportunities for their members. According to the Community Brands Member Engagement and Loyalty Study, meetings and conferences, which traditionally have...
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Don’t let tech be a barrier to your association’s virtual event success
Investing in a learning management system to support online educational events may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a helpful checklist of key capabilities to look for that will help you deliver a top-notch learning experience for your members....
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7 Ways to Incorporate Just-in-Time Learning Today
In the real world, we experience just-in-time learning every day. Think back to the last time you Googled a question and got the answers you were looking for ... that experience was just-in-time learning in action. This expectation of receiving specific, applicable...
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3 Ways to Attract and Engage Young Professionals
As the Millennial influence continues to grow, younger learners are redefining education programs, innovation in technology, and content development and consumption. That doesn’t mean a complete departure from what your organization has been doing, but it means a...
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The Hunt for Your Perfect LMS is Over
Learning Management System Matchmaker: Deal Breaker Edition Finding the perfect learning management system (LMS) is a tough job. What is it about a successful LMS that your association should be looking for? Here are the deal breakers and what to avoid. Finding the...
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Riding the Winds of Change at ACLEA’s Annual Meeting
The Community Brands team is heading to ACLEA’s 55th Annual Meeting in Chicago July 27-30. This year’s theme is, “Winds of Change,” with programs designed to inform on the latest industry shifts and trends and give attendees the tools to make a difference in their...
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Can Your LMS Do All This?
Perhaps your association started out small with just a few courses. Now, you're ramping up education opportunities for your members and need a solution for managing your content. Or, maybe you already have an LMS, but you’re just not satisfied with what it offers....
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Demonstrate Your Association’s Value With Help From Software World
Client success initiatives have become very popular in the software space over the last five years. Client/customer success is defined as, “a business methodology of ensuring customers achieve their desired outcomes while using your product or service. Customer...
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