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Post-pandemic associations need to focus on bringing their members together—physically and virtually. Technology can help. Whether you’re building an online community in your LMS, or enabling networking at your events, the right tech will help your members engage with one another. And the more engaged your members are, the higher your renewal rates will be.

Learn more from Associations Now:

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The Future of Associations Is All About Connecting Members to One Another Wesley Carr discusses bringing members together—and then getting out of the way.

Associations have unique needs. Not just any LMS will do. It needs to be more than just a learning platform.

The ultimate association LMS can host world-class courses and issue certifications. It helps generate non-dues revenue through robust e-commerce capabilities. Most crucially, it serves as a hub of engagement and networking among your members—something that has become more important than ever during COVID-19.

For more tips on what to look for in an association LMS, check out this week’s blog post:

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Big changes are coming for associations. We’ve already seen the rise of hybrid work and hybrid events. The LMS has become even more important as a way for your members to grow professionally and network with one another. In the post-pandemic world, these trends will only continue.

For a deeper dive into what the future of associations will look like, check out this article from Associations Now:

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A Look at the Post-Pandemic Association Workplace While many other industries have already returned to the traditional office, a new survey reveals that associations are moving toward more remote and hybrid workplaces as they look to offer staff more flexibility and retain employees.

Every excellent LMS needs excellent UX. Usability should among your most important criteria as you evaluate online learning platforms. You don’t need to be an expert to know which platforms are most usable, but understanding some basic UX vocabulary does help. Check out this guide from eLearning Industry for some of the most useful User Experience terms:

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13 Key UX Terms That Every eLearning Professional Should Know Free PDF Download! Get our free eBook The Complete Guide For Choosing A User-Friendly LMS That Fulfills Your Business Needs to discover 13 common UX Terms every eLearning professional should know.

In our industry, many have a background in business or education—but not typically both. Soon, that could change. Leading Learning reveals the necessity for a learning business MBA in the first episode of a new, 7-part podcast series. Our very own Cristyn Johnson and Arianne Urena chime in about the most important skills for succeeding in a learning business. Check it out:

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Learning to Get Down to Business Chances are, if you’re in the learning business, you probably didn’t go to school knowing this is where your career would take you. Some of you may a have

How long is the millennial attention span? Theories range from half an hour all the way down to 8 seconds—shorter than that of a goldfish. Getting to the bottom of this is crucial for content-driven organizations like yours. That’s why we’ve taken a closer look.

In this week’s blog, we’ll bust the goldfish myth, and give you a few tips for more engaging events and e-learning courses.

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Safety is your highest priority at in-person and hybrid events. From contactless check-in, to sanitation, to more spacious venues, ensuring a safe experience can come at an extra cost to meeting planners and attendees. How can organizations offset these costs? Could branding hand sanitizer and face masks be part of the solution?

Check out this article from Associations Now for a deeper dive:

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Managing Extra Pandemic-Related Health and Safety Costs for In-Person Events The extra layers of safety that come with hosting events during COVID-19 also come with additional costs. Experts say some of the costs are being passed on to attendees, while in some cases, sponsors can offset fees through branding.

Motivation makes all the difference for your learners—whether you use your LMS for training or continuing education.

Learning is a reward on its own, but you have other tools that can help to incentivize engagement. These could take the form of gamification, badges, or personalized learning paths. Even a community forum can do wonders to make learning a more collaborative and engaging process.

For more tips on motivating your LMS users, check out this article from eLearning Industry:

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7 Secrets To Tap Into Employee Motivation In Online Training L&D is only successful when corporate learners are eager to learn. But how do you focus on employee motivation in online training?

Making the most of hybrid meetings and events will take adjustments from attendees and speakers alike. For speakers, one of the biggest obstacles will be inclusion. A majority of your audience could be virtual, and you don’t want to leave them behind. Technology plays a role in this, but so does a great public speaking strategy. Fast Company shows speakers how to be more inclusive at in this great article:

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Consider these factors if you want to be a more inclusive speaker Simple strategies like setting reminders to make eye contact can go a long way to engaging everyone you’re speaking to, especially in a hybrid environment.

Looking to boost engagement in your LMS? Got a moment on Thursday afternoon? You’re in luck. Join us at 2 PM ET for the first in a series of FREE webinars recapping our annual user group conference, CadCon Peak 2021. Our very own Cristyn Johnson will kick off the series with a few pointers on improving engagement rates and collaboration in your online learning platform.

More details and registration info here:

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Content is still king at events, but venues matter too. In the new era of , you should to follow a different set of considerations as you search for the perfect venue. You’ll need to rethink venue size, safety, and technical accommodations. And you can’t forget the “virtual venue,” either.

In this week’s article, we’re sharing our guide to tracking down the ultimate venue for your hybrid event—both physical and virtual:

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Sponsoring a virtual event? You’ll need a different plan of attack to make the most of this opportunity. All American Entertainment recently got some first-hand experience as a virtual event sponsor. Here are some of their key take-aways:

✔️Gather representatives from multiple departments
✔️Use both public and direct messages to engage prospects
✔️Assemble an FAQ document
✔️Use multiple offers to drive engagement

Want to learn more? Check out the full article from Forbes:

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Council Post: How To Prepare Your Team For Sponsoring A Virtual Event We recently sponsored a virtual event where I also moderated two panel sessions. Here’s how our team prepared to be a proactive virtual event sponsor.

A cluttered desk means a cluttered mind—whether the clutter is physical or virtual. Your LMS should have an abundance of content, but it needs to be well organized, too. The best online learning platforms find a balance between breadth of material, organization, and design.

The result? A dramatically improved user experience and, ultimately, learner retention. Cut the clutter out of your LMS with these tips from eLearning Industry:

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6 Tips To Cut The Clutter And Balance eLearning Course Design Are your corporate learners gaining maximum value? Here are tips to achieve balance and bring order to the eLearning course design chaos.

Nearly half of U.S. companies hope to adopt a hybrid workplace model, according to a recent survey by CNBC. Hybrid meetings will become an everyday fact of life. How can we make both in-person and virtual participants feel equally involved? Here’s an interesting idea from Forbes: have in-person participants turn their cameras on, too. Check out the full article here:

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The Definitive Guide To Making “Hybrid” Meetings Work Dispersed teams and long-distance collaboration are not new. The last 16 months, however, showed us that past efforts were sub-par for those not in the room and gave us the knowledge to make hybrid meetings much more effective. Saying "yes" to hybrid work, but "no" to hybrid meetings works best.

How many state capitals can you name? Learning all 50 is a rite of passage in American elementary schools, but—for most—that knowledge doesn’t stick around too long.

Without review, forgetting can seem inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be. To build memorable e-learning material, you need to understand what the forgetting curve is, and how to beat it, too. Here’s what you need to know:

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Artificial intelligence. Facial recognition. Augmented reality. These are three of the biggest buzzwords in tech right now. All of them will impact events, too.

The pandemic created new needs in the industry, and new technology emerged to meet those needs. Time will tell which tech will stand the test of time, and which are only trends.

For a deeper look at the latest trends in , check out this article from TechBullion:

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The Must-Know Event Technology Trends From webinar tools and software such as ticketing systems to innovations like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI), technology has opened up more and more possibilities.

COVID-19 has thrown curveball after curveball at the event industry. But some of our proudest accomplishments lie in how we’ve responded to these challenging times. PCMA surveyed 451 event professionals about their achievements during the pandemic. Answers ranged from embracing virtual events to navigating the challenges of working from home. Here’s what they said:

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Event Professionals Cite Accomplishments During the Pandemic Convene’s latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard asked respondents to call to mind their achievements over the past six months. While their write-in responses are wide-ranging, collectively they underscore remarkable resilience and flexibility during uncertain times.

Most of us use an LMS to teach and evaluate technical, quantifiable skills. But soft skills are just as vital to the success of your organization.

It may not be as easy to measure adaptability, creativity, or team spirit. Still, an effective soft skills online training platform can cultivate all of these and more in your LMS users. It will also have a big impact on your organization’s bottom line—from teamwork, to retention, and more.

Learn more about the value of soft skills training from eLearning Industry:

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7 Ways Soft Skills Online Training Can Improve Your Company's Bottom Line Boost your company's bottom line with soft skills online training. Find out how by downloading the eBook Racing The Customer Service Clock!

Did you check out our free e-book on Hybrid Events? In our 13 years of combining virtual and face-to-face experiences, we’ve learned what it takes to make the most of this format. Now, we’re sharing some of that knowledge with you.

Learn all about:

✔️Configuration options
✔️Delivery through an LMS
✔️Engagement tools
✔️Personnel and technology

Understanding the power of this event format is the key to relevancy in the hybrid world. Whether it’s your first time planning a Hybrid Event or the hundredth, we’re here to help you achieve new levels of reach and revenue.

Link to the free download is below. You’re bound to learn something new!

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On average, membership dues only account for 30% of a professional association’s annual revenue. They won’t cut it on their own. Maximizing non-dues revenue is the key to staying competitive.

You may rely on event sponsorships or monetized content in your LMS. But have you considered bringing them together? Our integrated events and education platform opens up new potential for non-dues revenue. Learn why in this week’s blog post:

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As circumstances change, the event industry adapts. Hybrid events will endure well beyond the pandemic. For now, they let your attendees choose the experience they’re most comfortable with. But in the future, a virtual extension will form a permanent component of your event strategy.

For a deeper dive on the rise of , check out this article from The Drum:

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How hybrid events are merging the in-person and virtual experience In the last 16 months, live concerts, conferences and events have undoubtedly transformed. This previously thriving sector worth over £39bn in 2020 was cut short as lockdown restrictions came into place – and has unfortunately taken the hardest hit.

A return to in-person events marks a return to normal. But that return will be gradual, and virtual events have permanently changed the way we connect, engage, and inspire one another.

With gathering restrictions still lingering on campus, cultural centers at Yale will make their mark through a combination of in-person and hybrid events. Get the scoop from Yale Daily News:

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Cultural centers on campus reopen their doors - Yale Daily News Cultural center peer liaisons, student staff and deans discuss reopenings and transitioning from remote to in-person events.

Whether learners rely on your LMS for corporate training or continuing education, engagement is the key to their success.

Boosting learner engagement takes more than just or . There is no silver bullet solution. You need to rethink what will make your LMS captivate your audience, without compromising on education.

For a deeper dive on the value of engagement in e-learning, check out this article from eLearning Industry:

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Learners’ Engagement In Corporate Training Check all about learners' Engagement In Corporate Training and figure out what you should do to motivate your employees to be better at their daily tasks.

Events are getting greener. Paperless surveys and digital signage are big steps. But the biggest step of all is the advent of virtual attendance.

Whether you opt for a purely virtual or hybrid model, cutting down on transportation is the single biggest way to reduce the carbon footprint of an event.

Learn more about the rise of virtual events and their implication on sustainability in this week’s blog:

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Think you’re good at multitasking? That may be the case. But research shows that quality and productivity declines when juggling multiple tasks at once.

These days, it can be hard NOT to multitask. Various gadgets and applications compete for your attention.

Don’t let all these distractions get in the way of effective e-learning. eLearning Industry gives some great tips for creating a distraction-free learning environment in this article:

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Technology-Based Multitasking: How Does It Affect eLearning? This article discusses the relationship between technology-based multitasking and eLearning and ways students can remain focused online!