Industry Training that Builds a Strong Foundation for your Association
Running an organization, association, or foundation can be equivalent to herding cats at times. Everyone has a different perspective on every single matter, which can make cohesiveness an elusive creature.
To make matters worse, COVID-19 has created yet another barrier to overcome for all organizations, affecting productivity, employee/member retention, and continued growth. Although life has significantly slowed down since the novel virus has struck, it doesn’t necessarily mean your association should have to. Keeping employees and members up-to-date on training, changing regulations, new strategic tools, and health/wellness safety must be implemented to ensure your organization has a solid foundation to build upon during these uncertain times. By applying these simple practices and techniques, your association will set itself apart from those that are floundering amid the chaos. So whether you run a non-profit or for-profit association, understanding the fundamental need for employee and membership development is the first step in the overall success of the organization.
The next step of course would be implementation. Employers who invest in employee or member development by providing ongoing training, generate a higher level of commitment resulting in lower turnover rates. Logically, this makes sense as people, when given the opportunity to enhance their skill set and knowledge base, feel more empowered and personally associate with the purpose of the organization. So not only are your employees and members benefiting greatly from the investment in their development, likewise, your association becomes a highly skilled workforce, higher retention rates, consistency in processes, and a happier work environment.
Another great way to provide mastery and greater comprehension for employees and members is by hosting and attending virtual conferences which allows them to continue their education, connect with associates abroad, and share information and experiences in an ever-changing industry. We may be socially distancing but we are becoming much closer and more connected virtually than ever before in history. With certifications, designations, and licensing pivoting more and more to embrace a fully online reality, creating learning environments that also embrace social networking and mentorship capability is necessary. When colleagues collaborate with their professional peers, your organization will inevitably see an increase in creative solutions, improved communication, and positive reinforcement.
We provide one-on-one consulting so we can specifically tailor content based on your association’s vision and needs, providing you one of a kind training experience. From training materials such as workbooks, manuals, and presentations for employees and clients alike, to engaging media content such as animated and filmed videos, we provide you with an arsenal of tools to achieve all your goals. We believe that in order to develop your organization you must build your foundation properly, by inspiring every single person within your association from the bottom up to be goal-oriented and committed to its mission.
Rhiannon Schmidt
Rhiannon is an instructional designer, writer, editor, and blogger. Her background consists of customer service and administration, specializing in organization, logistics, and event production. She excels most in communication skills, problem-solving, and is very detailed oriented. She believes that passion is purpose and finds the most purpose in learning, self-growth, and being of service to others.
