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SUMMARY:Lean at 10: Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nAssociation execs are always on the lookout for good ideas for new programs\, products\, and services\, and once we think we have one\, we want to build it as quickly and efficiently as possible. What are the challenges associations face in developing their ideas? How can lean startup methodology help? How do you effectively harness your team’s creativity and resourcefulness to ensure that you’re delivering a solution your audiences will need\, use\, and pay for? What is the role of organizational culture in working in new ways to gain new insights? What tools exist to help association execs guide their teams through the culture change they’ll need to embrace to be effective? \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain the key concepts and tools of lean startup methodology. \nAnalyze case studies from association executives applying lean startup methodology to their product development processes. \nIdentify cultural challenges associated with implementing lean startup principles and apply tools to navigate those challenges within their own organizations. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/lean-at-10-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94908244848
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Business Strategy
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SUMMARY:W456: The True Implications of AI for the Association Industry: Part 4 – Responsible AI And Associations’ Role In Defining The Ethics Of AI
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nThe True Implications of AI for the Association Industry \nA four-part strategic conversation between forward thinking industry leaders and YOU\, about how association leaders should be thinking about the impact of generative AI on the association industry as a whole\, as well as on your own association and its members.  This series will provide food for thought and some questions for consideration\, through a full group discussion hosted by a small group of panelists who have already put a lot of thought into these topics and have some insight to share. The bulk of the time will be for general discussion and Q&A – you will be sure to leave with your mind buzzing as well as some practical ideas and next steps to bring back to your organization. \nWe will cover the following topics: \n  \nPart 4 – Responsible AI And Associations’ Role In Defining The Ethics Of AI \nThe Responsible AI Manifesto states\, “We have to be willing to have the hard conversations now so that we do not ruin what can be one of the most transformative technological shifts in human history. As AI capabilities race forward\, leaders must clearly define their principles\, policies and procedures.”  How can associations – standards-bearers by design—lead the charge?  How should we start thinking about the ethics of AI\, starting at home in our own organizations?  \nBring your questions\, ideas\, and resources/links if you have some!  All sessions in this series will provide actionable resources from panelists and participants for all to take away. \n  \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Explore ethical considerations for leveraging AI technology in organizations\n– Learn about the trends in and key considerations for constructing a framework for responsible use of AI\n– Understand the questions they need to ask in order to develop ethical AI solutions\n– Develop strategies for staying informed of new and evolving regulations and standards associated with responsible AI usage\n\nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w456-the-true-implications-of-ai-for-the-association-industry-part-4-responsible-ai-and-associations-role-in-defining-the-ethics-of-ai/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/95244994921
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maddie Grant%2C CAE":MAILTO:maddie@propelnow.co
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SUMMARY:W405: The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nDigital Transformation has been a hot topic for a decade\, and yet associations still struggle to make it happen\, to get beyond “digitizing” and truly “go digital.” Why is that?  \nJoin Maddie Grant and Elizabeth Engel as they share findings from their new\, deeply researched whitepaper\, The No BS Guide to Digital Transformation: How Intentional Culture Change Can Propel Associations Forward. The research is clear: the key to lasting\, responsive digital transformation is intentional and focused culture change. This session will delve deeply into what makes association culture unique and how culture change particularly impacts associations.  \nThe session will address questions like:  \n\nWhat is digital transformation and why do associations need it?\nWhich technologies reduce transactional friction that slow associations down?\nWhat culture patterns do associations have that block true digital transformation?\nHow can associations be digitally mature enough to be competitive?\n\nThe session will also include a live interview with Prabhash Shrestha\, MS\, PMP\, CAE\nGroup Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Strategy Officer\, who will share insights about how The Independent Community Bankers of America® embarked on their digital transformation project on behalf of their members and their industry.   \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\n– Define what digital transformation is for their specific association context\n– Understand the concept of culture patterns and how they can be roadblocks to digital transformation\n– Identify seven steps they need to take to effect digital transformation in their association.
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w405-the-no-bs-guide-to-digital-transformation/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/98673768043
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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SUMMARY:Data Informed Decision Making | Learn From the Experts
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAssociation execs consume – and produce – a lot of research in our day-to-day work\, but most of us don’t have formal training in research. A lot of the language of research programs– p-values and confidence intervals and margins of error – can be pretty jargony\, and some of the concepts behind what makes for good (or less good) research can be challenging for people who haven’t had the opportunity to take a graduate level methods course. \nHow can you be sure that the research you’re using or sponsoring is giving you the insight you need to make good decisions? How can you protect your association’s reputation as a trusted source of unbiased information for the profession or industry you serve? \nJoin Elizabeth Engel and Polly Karpowicz for a webinar based on their recently-released whitepaper\, where they will share a plain-language review of key concepts and approaches in consuming and sponsoring research so you don’t have to “beware” and can be confident that you’re setting yourself\, your association\, your members and other stakeholders\, and the people in the profession or industry your association serves up for success in making data-informed decisions that will allow you to achieve your most important goals and solve your most pressing problems. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nParticipants will develop a working knowledge of key concepts in defining research questions\, choosing data collection methods\, designing research instruments\, collecting data\, and interpreting and reporting results.\nParticipants will learn about the types of methodological bias that can creep into research projects and the steps they can take to ameliorate them.\nParticipants will hear case studies of associations running efficient\, effective research programs.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/data-informed-decision-making-learn-from-the-experts/
LOCATION:https://zoom.us/j/92312513155
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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SUMMARY:W342: Caveat Emptor: Becoming a Responsible Consumer of Research
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nAssociation execs consume – and produce – a lot of research in our day-to-day work\, but most of us don’t have formal training in research. A lot of the language of research programs– p-values and confidence intervals and margins of error – can be pretty jargony\, and some of the concepts behind what makes for good (or less good) research can be challenging for people who haven’t had the opportunity to take a graduate level methods course. \nHow can you be sure that the research you’re using or sponsoring is giving you the insight you need to make good decisions? How can you protect your association’s reputation as a trusted source of unbiased information for the profession or industry you serve? \nJoin Elizabeth Engel and Polly Karpowicz for a webinar based on their recently-released whitepaper\, where they will share a plain-language review of key concepts and approaches in consuming and sponsoring research so you don’t have to “beware” and can be confident that you’re setting yourself\, your association\, your members and other stakeholders\, and the people in the profession or industry your association serves up for success in making data-informed decisions that will allow you to achieve your most important goals and solve your most pressing problems. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nParticipants will develop a working knowledge of key concepts in defining research questions\, choosing data collection methods\, designing research instruments\, collecting data\, and interpreting and reporting results.\nParticipants will learn about the types of methodological bias that can creep into research projects and the steps they can take to ameliorate them.\nParticipants will hear case studies of associations running efficient\, effective research programs.\n\n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/w342-caveat-emptor-becoming-a-responsible-consumer-of-research/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85455500615
CATEGORIES:ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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