WBT Systems

JANUARY 30, 2018

Itching to have a positive impact on your association and industry? Be an association intrapreneur. And, they even have their own association, of course, the League of Intrapreneurs. We love entrepreneurship—WBT wouldn’t be here otherwise—but there’s something to be said about the benefits of staying on the association side.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 24, 2017

What benefits truly increase value for association members, increasing engagement and ensuring that they renew their membership? It’s a question that many associations ask when planning benefit programs and communications to members. Best Benefit Ever = Association Education and Certification Programs.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The results that Harley Davidson have achieved by leveraging the stories and passion of their community are incredible, and are outlined in this Harvard Business Review article. We have also posted in the past about how to successfully market your association learning management system to appeal to members and potential members.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 10, 2017

With so many blog posts and articles, how do you wade through all the predictions to uncover what trends will directly impact your association’s learning technology strategy this year? Trends Impacting Associations Right Now. Predictions for the next big trends in eLearning solutions started appearing before 2017 had even begun.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 30, 2016

The 3 C’s of social learning for associations will help you decide what approach works best for your association members when incorporating social learning into the design of education programs. Vygotsky’s theory emphasizes the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition, outlined in this article.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 31, 2017

Is your association a learning organization? Do any of these themes sound familiar to your association? The second article points out that association members are much more “tech savvy” than association executives may think.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

There is an association for every profession, trade, and interest. In the United States alone, there are tens of thousands of associations and non-profit organizations working to support, develop, and advocate for their respective members and industries. Association LMS Buying Guide – from Talented Learning.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 18, 2016

There has been much discussion lately about the value of digital badges for both association education and certification programs. The social connectivity offered by digital badges aligns perfectly with the nature of association membership and education programs in particular.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 23, 2016

Why are Digital Badges the future of Association Education? Association members use their professional social networks, curated feeds, and a myriad of other digital channels to enhance their professional skills. It is the intrinsic, on-the-job skills and best practices that provide the most value and benefit to association members.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

How Does a Culture of Learning Help an Association? If you want to prepare your association for the future, you need lifelong learners to take you there—that’s the only way to stay competitive and agile enough to solve today’s problems and face tomorrow’s unknown challenges. How Does an Association Create a Culture of Learning?

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s time your association gets a podcast too. Like associations, there’s a podcast for every topic you can imagine. When you listen to a podcast every week, it inevitably becomes a real presence in your mind, in the way that reading a writer’s articles does not,” said Slate Plus editorial director Gabriel Roth.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

“ The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm ”, a recently published whitepaper, outlines the potential for Associations to lead a much needed change in the current education industry. But they ask – are associations ready to lead this change? The Association Advantage for Employers.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 2, 2016

With less than two weeks to the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo 2016 , the largest event for Associations each year, we are putting in place our final preparations to exhibit at Booth #515. There will be over 400 companies offering technology solutions and a multitude of other business and hospitality services to associations. 10:15 a.m.–1:45

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

As we pack and ship our materials, arrange meetings with partners, clients and associations, and put the finishing touches on our TopClass demos, we started thinking about our top technology strategy tips for getting the most out of the conference. Have you got a plan? Have you got a plan? LOCATION: Top of the World, 401 E. Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

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WBT Systems

APRIL 19, 2017

There are countless articles describing how we need to change the way we deliver learning to attract and engage millennial learners, but many of these articles seem to forget that organizations must deliver learning to learners across multiple generational groups. Do millennial learners prefer different types of training?

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WBT Systems

APRIL 4, 2017

There have been some interesting articles and blogs posted in recent weeks with great ideas for engaging members in learning, curating online content to ensure relevancy, and ensuring your organization has a strategically digital mindset. How Associations are Embracing Digital Transformation.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

For associations in particular, finding ways to help members engage with each other and the organization is always important in order to maintain the vitality of the association membership community. WBT Systems will sponsor and exhibit at the 7th Annual Higher Logic Super Forum , taking place in Arlington, VA, November 14-15.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Have you ever heard people talk about studying for and obtaining their Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation? The candidates for your association’s certification programs face the same challenges as CAE candidates: Finding time and money to earn the required continuing education credits.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Recently, eLearning Industry invited WBT Systems to contribute to the publication of a free eBook which addresses one of the biggest concerns faced by organizations – the complexity and difficulty of Learning Management System implementation. Contact us to see how we can help your organization.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 16, 2018

Every January, articles about trends take over the internet. But every association has a distinct audience who may behave differently than how trend-spotters predict. Find out what the future of that thing might be like by reading articles, watching videos, or listening to podcasts. Now, imagine yourself living in that future.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Similarly, it’s usually at this time of year that associations and other organizations start to review their training requirements and inevitably their delivery of that training. It’s during this time of evaluation that the organization’s learning management system (LMS) can come under scrutiny.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Many associations operate with the assumption that they’ll lose these aging members to retirement. An article in Nautilus , where many of this post’s statistics and quotes were sourced, shares the story of two companies that welcome older workers. Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. By 2025, the U.S. Are workforce shortages expected?

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WBT Systems

JULY 24, 2018

Associations—a big group of human egos—are no different which is why membership benchmark survey reports are so popular. Associations want to know how their membership recruitment, retention, and marketing tactics compare to others so they can improve member growth and engagement. The state of association membership.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 29, 2017

Association members encounter an overwhelming amount of information every day from organizations pushing themselves into the already crowded professional development space. Your association can leverage the power of social proof when marketing your online learning programs. What can your association offer to them in return?

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Instructional designer Ellen Burns-Johnson said , “We probably all know people who read article after article on workplace productivity, but never seem to get any more done with their day. Shorter articles will not help these folks. Rather, they need help putting their learning into practice.”. #12

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WBT Systems

JULY 31, 2018

Every association wants to recruit millennial members, but the cost of membership may exceed a millennial’s budget. Although they’re the biggest generation in the workforce, millennials make up only 19 percent of association members, per MGI. Millennials are putting membership off—a big loss for them and for associations.

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WBT Systems

AUGUST 1, 2017

It’s time for associations to upend ineffective education with flipped learning. Although flipped learning has been used successfully for a decade by high school and college instructors, associations have been slow to adopt it for educational events, like conferences. Benefits of Flipped Learning for Adult Learners.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

An iconic advantage helps your association build deeper member and customer loyalty and allows you to expand your online learning offerings. To capture and hold the attention of your target audience, your association’s eLearning brand must stand out from your competitors. It helps your association stand out in the marketplace.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

You know your association should provide online learning programs to members and others in your industry. Take the time to understand your target audiences and their needs, so you can determine how your association can best meet those needs given your resources. Your association can deliver value without breaking the bank.

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WBT Systems

MAY 22, 2018

You could ask membership committee or other volunteers to act as teaching assistants/association ambassadors who answer questions about association resources, products, and services. Extending the personal touch through association ambassadors might make the difference in long-term customer loyalty. Inactive members.

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WBT Systems

MARCH 27, 2018

If your association doesn’t already have a Train the Trainer program, that’s a good place to start. Articles, videos, podcast episodes and conference session recordings. Direct students to other organizational (association) resources—a good way to show non-members what they’re missing. Policies and regulations.

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WBT Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Interview the speaker and/or attendees and provide links to related association resources. Give members a discounted rate and make sure your association gets a commission or affiliate revenue. Feature popular conference content on your blog.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 14, 2016

In a recent New York Times article, The End of Reflection , the author looks at the negative impact of the ever-present smartphone in reducing time spent on individual reflection. The article notes that speedy access to information is of the utmost importance to adults, but this can distract us from the act of reflection.

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WBT Systems

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

KG), Frank Siepmann (eLearning Journal) and Linda Bowers (WBT Systems). The 2018 eLearning AWARD in the category for ‘Learning Management System’ (LMS) has been awarded to the project partners WBT Systems and Miele & Cie. A version of this article was first published by eLearning Journal.

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Many associations are creating eLearning content for members that are spread over a wide geographical area, and who are increasingly “on the go”, voluntarily accessing learning when they can, where they can, outside of working hours. For additional examples of formative assessment types, read this eLearning Industry article.

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eLearning 24-7

JUNE 2, 2014

Breakdowns of each system including latest new features and quick take. Listing of top three systems in the following verticals – Banking/Finance, Manufacturing, Association, Education K-12, Higher Education, B2B. Listing of top five systems that I see as NextGen systems. WBT Systems.

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WBT Systems

JULY 19, 2016

As the Learning and Development, Training, or Education director for your association, you are the curator of the education resources your association provides to members. David Kelly has written several articles on the importance of content curation as a core competency for the Learning Professional skill set.

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