A tidal wave of life-changing and occasionally life-imitating technology is upon us. AI, robotics, big data, IOT, VR/AR, and digital assistants are changing the nature of our society and our professions and blurring the line between human and technology. Welcome to the Fourth Industrial Revolution! The immediate challenge? While members and constituencies live in a
In 2017 Association TRENDS observed the significant lack of events that focused on providing training to the program, marketing, and education professionals within an association. Thus, Learnapalooza was born. This second annual Learnapalooza took place at the National Housing Center in D.C. and kicked off on October 16th. The conference consisted of 11 education sessions
October is National CyberSecurity Awareness Month and it’s a perfect time to review your association’s security procedures—starting with employee education. An organization could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on deploying top-notch CyberSecurity tools but without proper training of end users, it’s useless. Educating staff on the “why” of CyberSecurity is critical. Employees need to
With the House majority at stake in Tuesday’s election, a shift from Republican to Democratic control would have huge implications for the national agenda and the Trump presidency. Broad national factors, no doubt, will shape the outcome of many battleground contests. But local factors remain relevant, though perhaps less paramount than in past elections. Here
With all the excess consumption (read: waste) waste that comes with the holiday season, it is important that we take a step back and think about how the way we gift affects our planet. More than ever before, respecting our environment has become a huge priority for individuals and organizations alike. Make an impact this holiday
Before we get into that question, maybe we should start simple. What is Digital Transformation? “Digital Transformation (DT) ensures that organizations of all types (including associations and not-for-profits) are capable of responding to the opportunities and threats related to significant and rapid change. DT is the convergence of digital technologies applied to organizational activities, competencies,