I recently read this blog post by ATD on designing learning for tomorrow, as taken from the perspective of a Millennial. It really struck a chord with me, but not for the reasons you might imagine. There is so much hype around the tools and technologies available to...
When an organization plans to introduce a new or significantly updated website, the IT department will typically incorporate a healthy amount of user testing into the project plan. Why? Because they know that what looks good on paper does not always translate well...
Continuing education for many associations is at the center of who they are. It’s a way they provide their training and publication materials to their members, so truly, it allows that organization to provide the most value they can. It’s also an avenue for delivering...
Last week, our blog featured a subject that is very near and dear to me: 5 Ways to Continue the Learning After the Conference. As the CEO of a business that serves meeting planners, I spend a considerable amount of time attending meetings and conferences myself. I...
“To get different results, you need to do things differently.” Have we all (unnecessarily) resigned ourselves to the fact that a collection and peer review process comes with a certain level of pain? Yes, there are a tremendous number of moving parts to manage. Yes,...
Now, don’t get us wrong. We understand that the value that you and your organization bring to your members, clients, and participants is immeasurable. There aren’t many (if any) other organizations that offer what you’re able to offer and...
It’s one of the most common things we hear from clients and prospects alike. “What are other organizations doing and how much are they investing in professional development?” A lot of the time, the organization asking that question seems to assume that most...
Working in the non-profit and association industry, there is always that one question that you get asked. The question that, in all reality, is the basis for why our organizations do what they do: What value does your association bring to its members? We all think we...
Conferences compress months or even years of research and industry insights into just a few days. Even the most dedicated attendee can only attend a fraction of the sessions offered. And the learning that is gained will only “stick” if it can be easily referenced...
The meeting planners we meet love their jobs. Working towards a successful conference is rewarding, and the journey from that first planning meeting to the closing reception includes many satisfying moments. And yet … there are many frustrations that meeting planners...
Here’s the scenario: Your continuing education materials are print-ready. Instructors are ready to go and learners from your association are already signed up for the new course. Everyone involved is excited to get started. It’s time to decide: How many books should...
Omnipress is happy to bring you March Conference Madness! Last week, 40 meeting planners like you voted on what drives them mad. With their help, we’ve narrowed the field to four options: It seems like everyone you work with has champagne taste—and you’re working with...
