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SUMMARY:Execution: You Can't Scale Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWithout critical processes that scale with the business\, growth fades\, effectiveness erodes\, and profits dwindle. \nAre all your processes running without drama and driving industry-leading profitability? \nExecution is about converting revenue efficiently into profit through processes\, priorities\, leveraging data and effective communication. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDevelop strategies to grow effectively and efficiently with discipline and intention. \nDesign processes that scale as the business grows. \nIdentify execution gaps that erode effectiveness and profit margins. \nApply communication techniques as a tool to enhance execution.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/strategy-crafting-the-right-strategy-based-on-purpose-and-core-values-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit-2/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93763454089
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Business Strategy,Growth/Sales,Growth/Sales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane-Scott Cantus":MAILTO:jane-scott.cantus@ilexleaders.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
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SUMMARY:Building an Ai-Enabled Education Program: Practical Strategies for Associations
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how education programs are designed\, delivered\, and scaled. For associations and mission-driven organizations\, the question is no longer whether to explore AI\, but how to do so thoughtfully and strategically. \nThis practical webinar provides a clear\, non-technical look at how AI can support content creation\, curation\, learner engagement\, and program operations. Using a real-world association case example\, participants will explore lessons learned\, governance considerations\, and strategies for balancing innovation with risk management. \nAttendees will leave with actionable ideas\, a simple framework for AI adoption\, and concrete steps they can begin implementing right away. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify practical applications of AI across the education lifecycle\, from content creation to delivery and operations. \nExplain why AI is becoming strategically important for associations facing competitive and resource pressures. \nRecognize key governance and risk considerations when implementing AI in education programs. \nApply a simple roadmap for AI adoption\, including how to start with low-risk pilots. \nOutline immediate next steps to explore AI responsibly within their organization. \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/building-an-ai-enabled-education-program-practical-strategies-for-associations-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92126251031
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Toni Kervina":MAILTO:tkervina@asnt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T194538Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Certifications: Core Principles of Professional and Corporate Recognition Programs
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nUnlock the untapped potential within your association. While many organizations prioritize traditional membership benefits\, recognition programs offer a powerful tool that simultaneously drives revenue\, enhances member engagement\, and fosters long-term industry impact. This course outlines the common best practices used across recognition programs and provides association leaders with a framework for understanding program structure and hierarchy. You’ll gain practical knowledge in developing\, implementing\, and maintaining certificate\, certification\, and company recognition programs. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify key principles for developing and implementing effective recognition programs \nAlign recognition initiatives with the association’s mission and strategic goals \nApply best practices for marketing recognition programs to members and stakeholders \nBuild and nurture relationships with partner organizations to enhance program value \nUnderstand financial implications and expectations for program sustainability \nAnalyze case studies to identify successful recognition strategies and common pitfalls
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/beyond-certifications-core-principles-of-professional-and-corporate-recognition-programs-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98660477341
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy,Growth/Sales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeffrey Greenwald":MAILTO:jgreenwald@operativegreenwald.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
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CREATED:20260116T152002Z
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SUMMARY:What's New in BC 2026 Wave 1
DESCRIPTION:This event is eligible for CPE Credit only~ \n  \nCourse Description:  \nHere is an opportunity to learn what’s new in BC. \nBusiness Central has two major updates each year. Today you will get the highlights of what’s new in the latest release. This will cover multiple areas of BC. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze what is new in BC \nEvaluate the update rollouts \nUnderstand how to manage your update schedule
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/whats-new-in-bc-2026-wave-1/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94761713917
CATEGORIES:Association IT,Data Management,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Good":MAILTO:agood@libertygrove.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T110000
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CREATED:20260227T203131Z
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SUMMARY:Brand Strategy That Works: How Organizations Can Evolve Without Losing Their Identity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAs organizations grow\, they may struggle to evolve their brand without losing clarity\, trust\, or alignment with their mission. This session explores how organizations can modernize their brand strategy in a thoughtful\, strategic way—ensuring relevance while preserving organizational identity.\n \nParticipants will learn what brand strategy really means beyond logos and visual identity\, and how to create a practical framework that supports consistency across touchpoints. Through real-world examples and applied guidance\, this session will help attendees connect brand clarity to stronger member engagement and long-term sustainability.\n  \nLearning Objectives: \nDefine the core components of an effective brand strategy.\n \nEvaluate their organization’s current brand for clarity\, consistency\, and relevance.\n \nApply practical brand guidelines to communicate consistently.\n \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/brand-strategy-that-works-how-organizations-can-evolve-without-losing-their-identity-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/98439233828
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lidia Varesco Racoma":MAILTO:lidia@lsvdesign.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T110000
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Effective Advocacy for Associations
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nThis session provides association professionals with a practical foundation in public policy advocacy. Presenters will walk through the essential tools in the advocacy toolbox\, from direct lobbying and grassroots member mobilization to grasstops engagement\, coalition building\, and fly-ins\, offering actionable strategies for organizations of any size. The session also covers how to navigate Congress and federal agencies effectively\, understand compliance and ethics requirements\, and engage boards and members to build lasting organizational support for advocacy. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify the core tools in an advocacy program\, including direct lobbying\, grassroots and grasstops strategies\, coalitions\, and fly-ins\, and understand when and how to deploy each one effectively.\n \nUnderstand how to navigate the legislative and regulatory landscape\, including Congress’s committee structure\, the federal rulemaking process\, and compliance and ethics requirements for lobbying.\n \nLearn practical strategies for mobilizing association members and leaders as effective advocates\, from grassroots campaigns and social media engagement to cultivating grasstops relationships with policymakers.\n \nRecognize the value of advocacy coalitions for amplifying your organization’s voice and stretching limited resources around shared policy priorities.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/foundations-of-effective-advocacy-for-associations-free-cpe-credit-free-cae-credit/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93860999738
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kyle Hayes":MAILTO:khayes@asaecenter.org
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