Professional Associations today face a critical challenge: only 20% of members find it easy to locate resources that interest them. This most certainly contributes to why more than a third of members don’t renew—they aren’t getting enough value from their membership. How do you provide more value? Look to your data for answers. Data-driven strategies…
In recent decades, women have made significant strides towards equality in the workforce, breaking barriers and shattering the glass ceiling in various industries. Many incredible women have risen to leadership positions, paving the way for future generations. One of the key factors driving this change is the increasing recognition of the unique value that women…
Welcome to the inaugural edition of CEO Corner, a new series that gives me the opportunity to share updates on Holmes Corporation’s business initiatives and introduce you to some of the brilliant minds behind our work. I’m also an avid reader of articles, research publications and books, so I’ll share things that have interested and…
Dr. Robert D. Stokes served as Director of Continuing Education at Villanova University beginning in 1988 and retired as Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs in 2016. He directed an online graduate program in Human Resource Analytics and Management at American University over the past 7 years. Under his leadership, Villanova became one of the…
I love podcasts. They’re a great way to catch up on new trends and ideas as I drive, walk, or wait in line. One of my favorites is Leading Learning with Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele. I just finished listening to Benchmarking for Learning Businesses where they discussed new research on what’s top of mind…
MaryBeth Anderson is the outgoing CEO of Holmes Corporation. She recently announced her pending retirement on December 31, 2024, after 24 years of service, including 10 years as CEO. Josh Slayton, currently serving as Chief Growth Officer, will succeed Anderson as CEO. Twenty-four years can pass in what feels like the blink of an…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Holmes Corporation (HC), a leader in professional education and certification preparation, announced today that MaryBeth Anderson will retire as Chief Executive Officer after 24 years of dedicated leadership. Josh Slayton, currently serving as Chief Growth Officer, will succeed Anderson as CEO, effective January 1, 2025. During…
At a recent Ask-Me-Anything session hosted by the American Society for Association Executives’ (ASAE) International Associations Advisory Council, I joined an expert panel including Kim Cohen (ISACA), Erica Brown (ASIS International), and Sylvia Gonner (CultureWiz), moderated by Jim Piechowski (Hock International), to explore the topic of global certification expansion. If international growth is part of…
What’s the key to creating equitable learning experiences for all learners? Accessible materials. However, accessibility goes beyond just science—it’s also an art. It requires a deep understanding of human diversity, addressing not only the objective requirements of accessibility but also tuning into individual learning styles and preferences. While accessibility is often thought of as accommodating…
In the previous articles in this series, we discussed the different components of Knowledge Management (and if you didn’t read them yet, go take a look!). We’ve covered: Taxonomy Management and how concepts and ontology can help us connect disparate entities Learning Object Management and how we create our content universe to explore for insights Knowledge…