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Not just any top five list: Innovative and interactive learning formats...
On May 23, Destination Michigan hosted its annual Michigan Meetings Expo at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. This year, instead of a traditional keynote session, the opening general session...
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18 tips for negotiating with speakers
It’s the age-old dilemma: You’re looking for a quality speaker with a good message and a dynamic stage presence who will be well-received by your members. And, by the way, could this person present for...
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Back to basics: Education programs
I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. It’s again a reminder...
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Don’t let your speakers get schooled by a 4 year old
My oldest niece began preschool this fall in North Carolina. As you might expect of any proud uncle, I check-in with my sister frequently for updates on the latest developments in class. What have they...
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Call for Presentations: Dead or Alive?
A colleague recently posted this question to a professional development discussion board I enjoy reading: In the past few years, we have been receiving fewer responses to our call for papers. Has...
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Time for a MOOC-like makeover
Massive Open Online Courses. The public seems to embrace them, while higher education remains skeptical of their educational value. But either way, MOOCs probably aren’t going anywhere, so it’s wise to...
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Start with the last first?
Ethan Edwards We’ve written about successful e-learning programs in the past and those of us in the industry often singing the praises of such modules. But from an instructional designer’s viewpoint,...
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Improving knowledge transfer in your organization in 3 stages
Karla Gutierrez, marketing manager and digital strategist, Aura Interactiva The following guest blog post is adapted from a recent blog post by Karla Gutierrez on SHIFT’s e-Learning blog. Learning...
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