The weekly list of free educational events for the association community…
Researchers learned that children (aged 4-6) perform better during boring tasks when dressed as a superhero or character they admire like Batman or Dora the Explorer. I wonder if I should dress up like one of my heroes when I’m dealing with a tough assignment.
Everyone’s starting to understand blockchain a little bit better since the dramatic rise in Bitcoin’s value has made it a daily headline—and if you don’t, check out this blockchain explainer. Now, here’s a look at 30 non-financial applications of blockchain (or distributed ledger) technology.
One of the things that really bothers me about Bitcoin—besides the fact that I didn’t buy some when I first considered doing so this spring—is its enormous energy consumption. One source says “it could use as much electricity as the whole of the U.S. by the summer of 2019.”
Tis the season for predictions. Daniel Newman, author of Futureproof, identifies five areas where AI will grow in 2018.
If you’re still feeling a bit unsure about AI, machine learning, and deep learning, this short read about AI from rasa.io will clear it up. If you’re willing to spend more time digging in, check out this presentation from Jason Mayes, senior creative engineer at Google.
One example of how AI is becoming part of daily life: Pew Research says “nearly half of Americans use digital voice assistants, mostly on their smartphones.”
From the Self-Serving department: Does business blogging still get results? New data from 1,000 bloggers says, “Yes!”
I couldn’t find any webinars scheduled for the upcoming week, but did find several professional development events for the association community scheduled the next week, so save an hour or two on your calendar for one of these. If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the near future, please send me the link. I’ll be happy to feature it as long as it’s not too product-centric.
Mon 1/8 at 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.* – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE
Can’t make it to Nashville for Convening Leaders? The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will be streaming live the most talked about sessions including each day’s main stage, thought leaders from across the globe and business events experts focusing on the most pressing industry topics. More info/register.
Host: PCMA
*All times are Eastern Standard Time unless otherwise noted.
Tue 1/9 at 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE
Can’t make it to Nashville for Convening Leaders? The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will be streaming live the most talked about sessions including each day’s main stage, thought leaders from across the globe and business events experts focusing on the most pressing industry topics. More info/register.
Host: PCMA
Tue 1/9 at 12 p.m. – The Ins and Outs of ASAE’s Gold Circle Awards: What to Know Before You Apply
Discover how you can showcase your association’s successful membership, marketing and communications campaigns by submitting an application for ASAE’s annual Gold Circle Awards. Learn how to apply for the awards, what the judges are looking for, and the ROI of applying. More info/register.
Host: ASAE
Presenters: current Gold Circle Awards Committee members, and previous winners and judges
Tue 1/9 at 2 p.m. – The Proctor Is In: eLearning and Virtual Proctoring (Association Chat)
Watch/participate live or view the recording.
Host: KiKi L’Italien, founder, Amplified Growth
Wed 1/10 at 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. – 2018 Convening Leaders LIVE
Can’t make it to Nashville for Convening Leaders? The PCMA Digital Experience Institute will be streaming live the most talked about sessions including each day’s main stage, thought leaders from across the globe and business events experts focusing on the most pressing industry topics. More info/register.
Host: PCMA
Wed 1/10 at 12 p.m. CST – Chapter Roundtable in Chicago IL
Connect with fellow Component/Chapter Relations Professionals (CRPs) to network and discuss current chapter challenges, such as how to measure and increase the health of chapters; best practices for chapter operations (volunteer tools, processes, etc.); and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit. Duration: 1 hour. Location: Chicago IL. More info/register.
Host: Billhighway
Wed 1/10 at 1 p.m. – CAE Brown Bag
You’ve seen the letters “CAE” after someone’s name, you’ve heard about the exam, the hours needed, and the application process; now you’re ready to start, but where? Join an informational session on various aspects of obtaining the CAE, such as what is a CAE, benefits of a CAE, application process, eligibility requirements, obtaining and tracking CAE hours, preparing for the exam, what’s on the exam, Association Forum study group, CAE expenses, and CAE scholarships. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: Association Forum
Thu 1/11 at 12:30 p.m. – Improved Employee Engagement through the Gift of GAB (Goals, Attitude, Behavior)
Whether you believe the Gallup poll that only 30% of US workers are “engaged” or not, there’s no doubt that improving employee engagement will enhance not only the workplace environment but also the bottom line.
Learn how the Gift of GAB (Goals, Attitude, Behavior) provides a powerful, memorable framework to improve employee engagement, the workplace and the bottom line. 0.5 CAE credit. More info/register.
Host: .orgCommunity
Presenter: Conor Cunneen, IrishmanSpeaks
Thu 1/11 at 1 p.m. – 7 Steps to the Right LMS for Your Association
Great content is only part of the equation for successful online education—most organizations also need a way to effectively deliver the content, track participation, and manage credit and certificates. The right technology can mean the difference between a big success and a big headache, but the selection process can be daunting. Learn about a time-tested process for selecting a learning management system and the pitfalls to avoid. Gain a clear understanding of how to lead your organization in choosing the right learning technology. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.
Hosts: Tagoras and Community Brands
Presenters:
- Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele, co-founders, Tagoras
- Anna Toon, product marketing manager for careers & education, Community Brands
Fri 1/12 at 1 p.m. – Structured Content- A Marketer’s Secret Weapon
Structured content is a methodology that enables customers to find your content more easily online, and allows your team to redeploy it more efficiently into multiple formats and media types. Get a crash course on structured content, and how to start using it to your advantage today. More info/register.
Host: American Marketing Association
Presenters:
- Joe Pairman, Lead Consultant, Mekon
- Matt Dion, CEO, Mintent
Save the date:
Tue 1/16 at 12 p.m. – Chapter Roundtable in Washington DC
Wed 1/17 at 12 p.m. – Chapter Roundtable in Alexandria VA
Thu 1/18 at 12 p.m. – Chapter Roundtable in Reston VA
Connect with fellow Component/Chapter Relations Professionals (CRPs) to network and discuss current chapter challenges, such as how to measure and increase the health of chapters; best practices for chapter operations (volunteer tools, processes, etc.); and how to get the right statistics to prevent national and chapter level members from leaving. Lunch provided. 1 CAE credit. Duration: 1 hour. Host: Billhighway
Location: Washington DC. More info/register.
Location: Alexandria VA. More info/register.
Location: Reston VA. More info/register.
That’s it for now. If you can’t attend a live webinar, go ahead and register if the topic interests you. Most webinar hosts send registrants a link to the recording.
Association Brain Food Weekly is published Friday mornings. If your organization offers professional development for the association community, please send me the link via email or Twitter.
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