I’m reading about member conversation kits, TEDx, radical responsibility, Foursquare volunteering and online games as a model for engaging conferences.
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Jeffrey Cufaude proposes an idea that associations should seriously consider – conversation kits to engage members in discussions around compelling questions. I can imagine members dipping in and out of these conversations as their schedules permit and having access to archives for later review. I would love to participate in something like this.
And stimulating conversation reminds me of TED. I was lucky enough to attend a TEDx event here in the Research Triangle Park. Talk about a day of intellectual stimulation, it was fantastic. Here’s a list of upcoming TEDx events. They fill up quickly so register asap if you wish to attend.
Jeff De Cagna has been teaching us about the imperative for change in associations for as long as I can remember. But unfortunately there are many who choose not to hear. They choose the route where the iceberg awaits and continue to drink their stale beer on the promenade deck. The responsible thing to do is to be innovative and embrace change, that is if you want to survive.
I’m no gadget gal so I don’t have an answer to this one, but I wonder about using Foursquare for publicizing volunteer opportunities. Mashable is working on the same idea.
Jeff Hurt writes about online games as a clue to what makes engaging conferences. At TEDx we heard about online games also being incubators for leadership and collaboration skills. Younger members are bringing these experiences to associations. How will we adapt to their expectations?
That’s all for today. What have you read today that made you sit up a little straighter?
