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SUMMARY:AI in Practice: Strategy\, Pitfalls\, and the Tools to De-Risk Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nArtificial intelligence is no longer optional — but adopting it without a plan can introduce costly risks. This session explores how associations and organizations can develop a practical AI strategy that balances innovation with safeguards. We’ll examine common missteps\, highlight milestones for a thoughtful rollout\, and share proven tactics and tools to de-risk adoption. You’ll leave with a clearer path to implementing AI responsibly and effectively in your own organization. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain why “not using it” is not a viable (or secure) AI strategy. \nAnalyze common implementation missteps that cost organizations time and money. \nOutline the key milestones in a thoughtful AI roll-out. \nEvaluate tactics and toolsets to consider for your own AI journey. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/ai-in-practice-strategy-pitfalls-and-the-tools-to-de-risk-adoption/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/97517848561
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
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SUMMARY:Technology Management: When to Insource\, Outsource\, or Do Both
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nManaging technology in associations isn’t one-size-fits-all. This session explores the most common IT management configurations—insourcing\, outsourcing\, and hybrid approaches—and how to evaluate which is best for your organization. You’ll learn how to spot signs it may be time to shift your strategy\, and examine real-world examples of what different models look like in action\, including the investments involved and the return on those investments. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nOutline the most common IT management configurations for associations \nCompare these options to determine your best fit \nSpecify when you should consider changing your approach \nExplore real-world examples of investments and ROI \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-management-when-to-insource-outsource-or-do-both/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94004977743
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,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:20250521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
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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:20250305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
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CREATED:20250114T140212Z
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SUMMARY:Master Employee Onboarding with Thoughtful IT: Top 7 Tips
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nOne of the quickest ways to tarnish a new employee’s perception of your association is to throw them into a sloppy technology setup. \nAfter providing IT support to associations for 33 years we’ve become intimately familiar with employee on-boarding—and how technology will make or break the experience. As top talent becomes more and more difficult to attract and retain\, mastering this process becomes mission-critical. \nTo help give your new hires an overwhelmingly positive start to their tenure we’ve compiled the most important lessons we’ve learned from our experience. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nIT’s critical role in a positive on-boarding experience \nBest practices to maximize productivity\, engagement\, and security \nEquipment recommendations to empower hybrid and remote workers \n  \n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/master-employee-onboarding-with-thoughtful-it-top-7-tips/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/95603236537
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,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:20241105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T140000
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SUMMARY:Technology Trends to Anticipate for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nWhat upcoming technology trends do you need to plan and budget for in 2025? As an executive you don’t have time to parse through all the hype and scare tactics used to sell different products and services in the technology space. \nWe do. \nAllow us to isolate what trends will realistically impact your organization\, how you can prepare\, and what you can expect to achieve in 2025. We’ll cover: – System trends: Windows 10 EOL – Software trends: Artificial Intelligence and Shadow IT – People trends: Gen Z in the Workplace Join us for the executive-level discussion! \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nIdentify key system trends for 2025\, including the end-of-life (EOL) of Windows 10\, and assess how these changes will impact organizational IT infrastructure. \nEvaluate the emerging software trends\, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and shadow IT\, and understand their potential risks and opportunities for associations. \nAnalyze the workplace dynamics and expectations of Gen Z employees\, preparing organizations to effectively integrate this generation into the workforce. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-trends-to-anticipate-for-2025/
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Budgeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/94505009941
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
CREATED:20240105T210152Z
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SUMMARY:How to Build an Effective Business Continuity Plan
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThere’s a growing sentiment that business continuity planning is no longer relevant in the age of remote work. As convenient as this would be\, it’s a misconception that has the potential to harm your ability to serve your members. \nAn effective BCP seeks to minimize downtime and lost goodwill in the event your operations are disrupted. This spans everything from identifying potential losses to drawing up recovery plans to designing system and personnel redundancies to simulating various incidents. \nWe’ll walk you through all in this session. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nWhy business continuity plans still matter in the age of remote work\nThe anatomy of a comprehensive BCP according to current best practice\nHow to go about building your association’s unique plan\n\n\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w497-how-to-build-an-effective-business-continuity-plan/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/97586729527
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris24.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
CREATED:20240105T205724Z
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SUMMARY:How to Guide Your Association Through Major IT Change
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nWhether you’re migrating to a new AMS\, switching MSPs\, or rolling out a new fleet of laptops\, major IT changes require more than a methodical technical implementation to be successful. \nIf you want your teams to be comfortable with changes to their IT experience and empowered to use the new technology to the fullest\, thoughtful change management is key. And it needs to factor into your project plans from the very beginning. \nJoin the experts at Optimal Networks whose combined 5 decades of experience can help your next big change go smoothly. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nLearn the human side of implementing new technology\nLearn how to create IT champions within your organization\nLearn how to minimize disruption and maximizing adoption\nLearn about real examples of successful project plans for associations\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w496-how-to-guide-your-association-through-major-it-change/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92360415559
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris24.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T142043Z
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SUMMARY:Master Employee Onboarding with Thoughtful IT: Top 7 Tips
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nOne of the quickest ways to tarnish a new employee’s perception of your association is to throw them into a sloppy technology setup. \nAfter providing IT support to associations for 33 years we’ve become intimately familiar with employee on-boarding—and how technology will make or break the experience. As top talent becomes more and more difficult to attract and retain\, mastering this process becomes mission-critical. \nTo help give your new hires an overwhelmingly positive start to their tenure we’ve compiled the most important lessons we’ve learned from our experience. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nIT’s critical role in a positive on-boarding experience\nBest practices to maximize productivity\, engagement\, and security\nEquipment recommendations to empower hybrid and remote workers\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w504-master-employee-onboarding-with-thoughtful-it-top-7-tips/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92982579618
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Data Management,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://usteducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chris24.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T042640
CREATED:20230428T165154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T190751Z
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SUMMARY:W442: Top 5 Pitfalls of IT Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nTrapped in a cycle of painstakingly crafting your IT budget only to feel blindsided by your actual spend? \nBetween all the different vendor contract terms\, pricing structures\, support expiration dates\, license renewals\, hardware upgrades\, infrastructure changes… it’s easy (and common!) to make at least a few missteps with your budget. Unfortunately\, even small missteps can have significant impacts on your association’s bottom line. \nIn this session Optimal Networks will distill decades of experience with hundreds of organizations into actionable\, digestible best practices for IT budgeting. Join us! \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Common IT budgeting pitfalls that lead to surprises.\n– How to avoid these pitfalls.\n– A tried-and-true approach to successful IT budget.\n\nTo Watch Webinar on the UST Ed Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w442-top-5-pitfalls-of-it-budgeting/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/94650014191
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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