Aaron Wolowiec

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10 Worst Habits for Chapters

Aaron Wolowiec

Chapters are the heart and soul of many associations. Nothing is more important than incorporating good habits to help nurture both. Here’s our list of the 10 worst habits that are hurting chapters and chapter systems.

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Leveraging AI in Credentialing and Accreditation: A Game-Changer for Associations

Aaron Wolowiec

In an age where technology continuously reshapes professional landscapes, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal force in revolutionizing association-led credentialing and accreditation programs. Imagine a world where AI-driven automation streamlines intricate processes, where learning and compliance align seamlessly with industry evolution.

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The Real Estate of the Conference Namebadge (Part III: The Back)

Aaron Wolowiec

Event Garde is a professional development consulting firm committed to lifelong learning—for ourselves, our community and those who attend the meetings we facilitate—believing in its ability to create well-connected leaders and to foster performance improvement.

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10 Ways to Pursue Equity: The Social Change Ecosystem Map

Aaron Wolowiec

With so much going on in the world right now, and an abundance of information coming from a multitude of places, it can be hard to know what role we play in the pursuit of equity and belonging. The Social Change Ecosystem Map has two components, represented as shared values, in the center, and the ten ways people and organizations generally show up, around the outside.

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Considerations for Year-End Well Wishes and Gift Giving for Your Members, Customers, and Staff

Aaron Wolowiec

As the holiday season and year end approaches, many organizations look for ways to acknowledge the season with their members, customers and staff. But this isn’t always an easy task and depending on your audience(s), coming up with the right messaging and/or gift-giving idea is crucial to ensure your well-intended gesture reaches your audience as imagined.

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Understanding and Addressing Unconscious Bias

Aaron Wolowiec

Bias shows up in our lives every day whether we want it to or not. Having a bias is how our brains naturally work. It doesn't mean that we have done something intentionally wrong or harmful. It does mean that our experiences have created biases that may cloud and negatively impact our actions toward those around us. We must work to understand what bias is, how bias is formed, and how to address it when it does.

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Dealing with On-Site Challenges

Aaron Wolowiec

Over the past few weeks, Shannon has had a refresher course in managing on-site event hiccups! While these unexpected situations come with the territory of live events, she's been reminded of why it is so important to keep up with our best practices when approaching each new event. Even the most well-laid plans are subject to interpretation and interruption without careful communication of needs and expectations.

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