If you’ve been persuaded by the information I’ve shared about The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm the past few days that we do have a large-scale problem that associations are uniquely equipped to address (and I hope you have), the next question is: where do we start?
Shelly and I have some advice to offer:
- Adopt a strategic approach (which is generally good advice for just about any problem)
- Conduct ongoing and in-depth workforce analysis (and we have some specific tips how to do that)
- Clearly define actual competencies needed (stop the “degree as proxy” madness!)
- Clearly define career pathways
- Familiarize yourself with new learning technologies
- Professionalize content delivery (no, it’s not OK to rely on volunteers for everything all the time – you may have to pay some people)
- Consider certification
- Create effective alliances (you don’t have to go it alone)
Not sure what that would all look like? Remember that we also provide case studies of associations doing good work in these areas:
- HR Certification Institute
- Maryland Association of CPAs
- National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Find out more about how to do good while doing well in addressing this critical socioeconomic issue by downloading your free copy of The Association Role in the New Education Paradigm at http://bit.ly/29CIquL, no divulging of information about yourself required.