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Guest Post! Partnerships Make the Difference in Workforce Development

Thu, Jan 12,2012 @ 01:53 PM
by Suzanne Kart |
In today's challenging economic climate, a single organization may struggle to develop, implement, and successfully market a new program. That's why community partnerships that allow the sharing of experience, knowledge, financial support, and other resources are crucial.

Program Review gives continuing education providers a 10:1 ROI

Mon, Jan 09,2012 @ 06:12 PM
by Suzanne Kart |
In the 21st Century, competition in continuing education is greater than ever. If you want to make your program the most efficient and effective it can be, LERN's Program Reviewis the answer.

For more than 30 years, successful continuing, community, and corporate education..

Mobiles: The New Frontier in Lifelong Learning

Thu, Jan 05,2012 @ 10:02 AM
by Suzanne Kart |

How to climb the lifelong learning ladder

Wed, Jan 04,2012 @ 10:00 AM
by Suzanne Kart |
A lifelong learning program’s strategic plan/vision plan should pave the way for the organization’s revitalization. Revitalization is often accomplished when a new leader takes over an organization.

Your lifelong learning program's future depends on your human capital

Tue, Jan 03,2012 @ 11:20 AM
by Suzanne Kart |

The future of your lifelong learning program is dependent on your human assets, or intellectual capital. Although your software system is critical in supporting the operations of your organization, the system as well as your other assets (mailing list) will be underutilized if..

Three Keys to good customer service

Thu, Dec 29,2011 @ 02:01 PM
by Suzanne Kart |

Good customer service is essential to retaining your participants and increasing income. Superior customer service will be so noticeable among your customers that it will enhance your image and separate your program from your competitors.

Lifelong learning and CE programs honored with International Awards

Tue, Dec 27,2011 @ 12:54 PM
by Suzanne Kart |
At LERN, we believe that when lifelong learning and continuing education pros share ideas, the entire industry flourishes. That's why we share best practices from programs all over the world. Another thing LERN does is honor the "Best of the Best" each year at our annual..

How much should your lifelong learning program spend on eMarketing?

Fri, Dec 23,2011 @ 12:49 PM
by Suzanne Kart |

For lifelong learning and continuing education programs, direct mail and the print brochure still constitute around 70% - 75% of the registrations for a typical successful program (even if the majority of your registrations are made online). LERN still recommends that 75% of..

Five questions you should ask your customer service staff

Mon, Dec 19,2011 @ 02:30 PM
by Suzanne Kart |

As a manager, you have a key role in taking your customer service operation to the next level.

Three vital budget analysis points for continuing education programs

Thu, Dec 15,2011 @ 03:38 PM
by Suzanne Kart |

One of the toughest questions for many continuing education coordinators is related to when it is okay to cancel a program. There is a common feeling that canceling a program is negative and that a program is not successful if there are not at least 20 people participating. In ..

 
 
 

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