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SUMMARY:Write With AI but Sound Like the Human You Are
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nIn today’s fast-paced digital landscape… I’m kidding. \nNearly two years into AI-assisted communication\, most people misuse it by outsourcing their thinking entirely to bots. \nThis famous LLM writing intro exemplifies several AI output problems: \n\nNo connection\nNo originality\nUnreliable information\nRobocop voice with no soul\nJargon & complexity \nThis webinar will: \nExplain why AI writing sounds bad and how to fix it\nShow proper AI tool usage throughout the writing process\nHelp maintain your voice and control \nCreated by a writer with 25 years of experience in journalism and marketing. \nFor non-writers\, AI skeptics\, and even AI enthusiasts.\nValuable for leadership\, consultants\, marketing\, sales\, and business development professionals who depend on effective communication. \nLet’s combine AI with common sense to sound like the humans we are. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nAnalyze why AI writing sounds bad and how to fix it \nDemonstrate proper AI tool usage throughout the writing process \nApply techniques to maintain your voice and control \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/write-with-ai-but-sound-like-the-human-you-are/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/93199852472
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,B2B/B2G,Marketing,Marketing/Member Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iva Vlasimsky":MAILTO:iva@narativacomms.com
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Payments Ecosystem in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWith the rise of digital transactions and the increasing complexity of financial operations\, understanding the payments ecosystem in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is crucial for businesses looking to streamline their payment processes. In this teaching session\, we will cover how transactions flow through a modern vs mono-line integrated payment solution in your ERP\, the leading players in the payments ecosystem\, and how to demystify your merchant statement\, lower your costs\, and minimize your security risks. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n  \nIdentify the key players in the payments ecosystem and describe their roles\, including merchants\, gateways\, processors\, banks\, card networks\, and customers. \nCompare different types of payment integrations (modern vs mono-line) and analyze their impact on transaction flow and merchant scalability. \nInterpret merchant statements by calculating transaction fees and assessing cost components. \nEvaluate strategies for reducing payment processing costs based on statement analysis. \nAnalyze common risks in payment processing within Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and apply best practices to minimize risks and ensure compliance. \nDesign optimized payment workflows in Business Central that support scalability\, cost-efficiency\, and security.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/understanding-the-payments-ecosystem-in-microsoft-dynamics-business-central/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95346436672
CATEGORIES:Finance,MICROSOFT DYNAMICS,Payments/PCI Compliance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wade Tetsuka%2C CPA":MAILTO:wadetetsuka@ustranscorp.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T130000
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity in the Age of Hybrid Work and AI: A Practical Approach
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nIt is not possible for busy association leaders to keep up with all things cybersecurity\, especially as the rate of technological change continues to increase exponentially. (Case in point: we delivered a session on this very topic in March 2024 and *much* has changed since!) \nEmployees and members are more widely dispersed than ever\, and artificial intelligence has crept its way into all corners of our lives. This course is designed to get you up-to-date on the threats and strategies that matter most in this landscape. \nWe’ll work through real-life examples and clear action items to turn a complex and intimidating subject into one you’re ready to tackle head-on. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nDescribe the current threat landscape given industry trends such as hybrid work \nExamine the dual role of artificial intelligence in creating and stifling attacks \nIdentify the new best practice baseline for defense and response measures \nIllustrate how to realistically keep pace with cybersecurity long term \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/cybersecurity-in-the-age-of-hybrid-work-and-ai-a-practical-approach/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/92396415454
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Cybersecurity,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T110000
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SUMMARY:From Curiosity to Confidence: A Friendly Step-By-Step Guide to Bringing Microsoft Copilot to Your Association
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nAI doesn’t have to be overwhelming\, and you don’t need an IT department to start benefiting from it. \n\nIn this gentle\, step-by-step webinar designed for nonprofit and association professionals\, we’ll walk you through how to thoughtfully adopt Microsoft Copilot—even if you’re not a tech expert. Whether you’re curious about what it can do\, worried about where to begin\, or unsure how to make it stick\, this session is here to meet you where you are. \nYou’ll leave with a clear\, jargon-free roadmap that includes: \n\nWhat you need to get started (think: licenses\, privacy\, and simple setup)\nHow to introduce Copilot to your team without fear or confusion\nTips for starting small with a pilot\, then growing at your own pace\nWays to measure success and keep improving without extra burden\n\nOur goal is to make sure you walk away feeling empowered\, informed\, and inspired—with a practical “cookbook” of steps you can start using right away. \nWhether you’re just AI-curious or ready to take the first step\, this session will give you the confidence (and comfort) to begin. \nLearning Objectives: \nDescribe the foundational requirements for implementing Microsoft Copilot\, including licensing\, privacy\, and initial setup. \nExplain how to introduce Copilot to staff in a way that reduces fear and encourages adoption. \nDesign a small-scale pilot approach for rolling out Copilot at your own pace. \nEvaluate success metrics for Copilot adoption and identify ways to iterate without adding burden. \nApply practical steps to begin using Microsoft Copilot in everyday association tasks. \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/from-curiosity-to-confidence-a-friendly-step-by-step-guide-to-bringing-microsoft-copilot-to-your-association/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/99858861925
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Getter%2C CSM%2C CSPO%2C ITIL v4":MAILTO:mgetter@aam-us.org
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