August 1, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, non-profits, Organizations, Sales
Your organization has been offering practical, hands-on training for years, delivering them in-person. Recently, however, you’ve been thinking of expanding beyond the classroom in order to increase revenue. You also think this may be the right time to make the jump to e-Learning, as some of your members have inquired about attending courses online. […]
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Extending a Hand: Hosting a Solid Mentorship Program
August 17, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
For both associations and members, mentorship programs can have a lasting impact. And, with the right setup, these programs can become one of the most effective methods for attracting and retaining members! Mentorships can build trust and loyalty between people and associations, while also touching the lives of members at all different stages of their […]
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11 Challenges (and Solutions!) of Digital Transformation
June 21, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Digital transformation is the process of using technology to significantly improve business processes by laying the technological framework needed to sustain long-term growth. It can bring many benefits to professional associations, but it can also present several challenges that must be solved to achieve successful implementation. Today, we’ll be looking at some of the key […]
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Become the Go-to Continuing Education Resource for Your Members
April 18, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Association members today have countless options to explore when wanting to further their continuing education (CE) and develop their careers. For convenience and simplicity, many rely on their association to provide them with these opportunities. In fact, many members go to their associations first for professional development! For obvious reasons, associations should be ready, willing, […]
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How Associations Help Members Reach New Heights in Their Careers
April 11, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Associations can offer members many different benefits–from professional and personal support to providing access to industry events and resources–but career development sits at the heart of most memberships. It’s what most members look for and what most associations look to provide. How career development support is delivered and how effective these offerings are, however, can […]
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Engage & Empower: the Impact of Mentoring Programs
April 4, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
Most associations acknowledge that mentoring programs can be a great help, but starting and maintaining a program can seem daunting. And while time and cost are factors when running a mentor program, the benefits can be enormous! When implemented right, mentoring programs can lead to more engaged, loyal, and productive members. To give you an […]
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How to Recession-Proof Your Association
March 29, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
No one can 100% predict when the next major economic downturn will take place; consequently, for many organizations, it’s important to know that they’re protected and prepared–regardless of the “when”. If your association is strong and healthy today, it not only has a better chance of surviving a recession, it may even thrive during one! […]
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So, You’re Picking an LMS: What to Look for and What’s Next
March 8, 2023 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, Industry News, Vocalmeet Industry Insights
A learning management system (LMS) can make an enormous difference in the type of continuing education (CE) you offer and how it’s received by your members. The right system can enhance nearly every aspect of your association’s CE, but the sheer number of systems available–not to mention the individual options and features available on each!–can […]
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Profiting from Online Continuing Education
January 25, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, non-profits, Organizations
How to Recession-Proof Your Association In an increasingly competitive world, the ability for associations to distance themselves from their competition is becoming more and more difficult. Associations everywhere are looking for new ways to increase profits, attract more members, and retain them for longer. Thankfully, continuing education–particularly of the online variety!–has proven to be […]
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5 Ways Online Instructors Can Improve Their Presentations
November 2, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
Online learning grants participants the opportunity to learn almost anything from anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, like any course in a physical setting, online classes can come with their own challenges and obstacles if the instructor isn’t prepared. While there are many solutions and workarounds for these potential obstacles, acknowledging and preparing for impediments […]
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How to Offer Hands-on Training Courses Online
August 1, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, non-profits, Organizations, Sales
Your organization has been offering practical, hands-on training for years, delivering them in-person. Recently, however, you’ve been thinking of expanding beyond the classroom in order to increase revenue. You also think this may be the right time to make the jump to e-Learning, as some of your members have inquired about attending courses online. […]
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