Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

The second is much more traditional in his/her approach to the development and delivery of content. So, my question to you is this: Do education research and strategic conversations about learning inform your annual meetings calendar? Is your organization’s approach to member education cutting-edge or much more traditional?

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

Titled “Curating Conference Content to Promote Member Engagement,” this session delivered five simple, but effective strategies for curating conference content. During the program, a simple poll question was asked: “Does your organization currently curate content in some way following your major annual meeting?” Recordings.

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

A: The excitement of figuring out how I can work with this new information, as well as how I can share it with someone else! Q & A with Angie Ahrens , director of meetings and events for Connect Meetings. Follow her on Twitter. Learn: Q: What’s your favorite part about learning something new? Network: Q: What’s your No.

Content 100

Content Leadership Tools Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 30, 2016

A: I have had formal and informal mentors who have helped me at each stage of my career. I like to learn about their interests, their challenges and their passion projects and then relate them to my experience by asking questions and sharing stories. Q: Transfer: How do you think mentorship aids in knowledge transfer?

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Project 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 31, 2015

A: The first animal that popped into my mind was a tigress; I’m fierce when needed, protective of my team and always in the background to keep informed of what’s going on with my team. Q: What’s your spirit animal, and why? Go figure.

Content 100

Content Event Planning Course Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

A: To learn, take in new information and consider its impact I need to have both. Full of energy, a spark for innovation and the courage to be bold and take risks are a few of my stand out characteristics that make me a firecracker! Q: Learn: How do you learn best? In a coffee shop with lots of noise or in a quiet, library-like setting?

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 1, 2014

If you’re not yet signed up for our quick, fun, easy-to-read tips, news and association industry information, click here to join our mailing list. Ashley Jones, Event Garde intern. Q & A with Ashley Jones, Event Garde intern. Q: When you’re not working for Event Garde, what keeps you busy?

Content 100

Content Communications Tips Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. Most respondents believe they are good at creating relevant content, and more than half are conducting communication-specific surveys at least once every 12–24 months to stay on top of members’ needs. That goes for businesses, too.

Communications 223

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. Most respondents believe they are good at creating relevant content, and more than half are conducting communication-specific surveys at least once every 12–24 months to stay on top of members’ needs. That goes for businesses, too.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

From education to content creation, we’ve had a successful year and have experienced tremendous growth. Very engaging, personable, knowledgeable, understood his market, well prepared, very good at herding cats, great content, well-presented. From left to right: Jenny Hill, Aaron Wolowiec and Cally Hill. And we owe much of that to you.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Works with those individuals to co-create an experience with both quality content and quality instructional design (e.g., I hope this helps spark some ideas of how you might tweak the process within your own organization to ensure the “right” content at your next event. visuals, handouts, activities). Response 2. What does this mean?

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Survey Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

The insights you gain from a training needs assessment will help you design e-learning courses with relevant content that helps learners perform well in their jobs. 2) Identify the purpose (the what’s in-it-for-me information) of training. 1) State the “what’s-in-it-for-me” information at the beginning.

Organization 113

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 113

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

The course content primarily focuses on two chapters of Professional Practices in Association Management, Second Edition : Chapter 26 on education programs and Chapter 32 on meeting planning and management. Deliver content. Learn about the latest information shaping business/profession. Free information online.

Education 100

Education Michigan Certificate Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

Professional and industry associations … don’t have obligations to a tenured faculty, so they can recruit faculty based on what content is in high demand; and their members are applying new knowledge and techniques in the field, giving them the ability to provide valuable job-related training,” the authors wrote.

Mooc 100

Mooc LMS Learning Management System Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

LinkedIn and other social media platforms allow sales teams to gather important company information, such as business philosophies, missions and goals. The report states hotel brands are creating internal systems to share client information among venues. Mimicking other industries, hotels are abuzz with content marketing.

Social Media 100

Social Media Software Report Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

The insights you gain from a training needs assessment will help you design e-learning courses with relevant content that helps learners perform well in their jobs. 2) Identify the purpose (the what’s in-it-for-me information) of training. 1) State the “what’s-in-it-for-me” information at the beginning.

Organization 100

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

How can you ensure attendees retain information long after the event is over, rather than forgetting their learning and newfound knowledge the moment they leave the venue? This keeps everyone on his or her toes and sets an expectation to verbalize educational content in their own way (and lock it in!). Incorporate storytelling.

Content 100

Content Education Communications Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. This involves making information available and actionable and connecting employees with the appropriate resources. High-quality, curated content delivered in the context of job performance is essential. Photo courtesy of Skillsoft via Facebook.

LMS 190

LMS Education Class Innovation 190

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

They don’t remember people’s names, let alone recall the information they heard after lunch. In other words, most people haven’t created an information or relationship retention plan. Multiple days in stimulating settings with a barrage of new people and new information can be overwhelming. Words wash over them.

Conference 180

Conference Communications Social Media Process 180

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. This involves making information available and actionable and connecting employees with the appropriate resources. High-quality, curated content delivered in the context of job performance is essential. Photo courtesy of Skillsoft via Facebook.

LMS 183

LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 1, 2014

As appropriate, add in elements of levity, informality, slang and pop culture to also make them fun and interesting to read. Sample content – Sometimes prospective attendees and their supervisors are looking for added insurance your event will be worth their time and money. An elderly grandparent? A progressive hipster?

Sample 100

Sample Strategy Social Media Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Do you coach speakers beforehand to ensure accurate/engaging content? They’re content experts. Share this information with your speakers and elaborate wherever possible with suggestions for future improvements. So gather and share your best PowerPoint slide recommendations and hands-on exercises for optimal outcomes.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Class Content Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Location/dial-in information. Consolidate agenda items/content for efficiency. Dig into the content swiftly (within five minutes of the start of the meeting). Following the meeting, clean up the minutes and edit out superfluous information. Follow the template: Organization. Committee/task force/meeting name. Attendance.

Products 100

Products Video Committee Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Our new model lets [staff] who wouldn’t normally be members access the same information and resources as full members. JG: There is so much information flowing to people from all different sources that it’s easy for your message to get things lost in the clutter. Associations used to drive information and content out [to members].

Detroit 100

Detroit Communications Technology Leadership 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 10, 2016

It’s time to make use of innovative technology to enhance face-to-face connections, redefine engagement, keep the conversation alive, inform better content, build more robust social media communities and ultimately demonstrate the ROI of event marketing,” DoubleDutch says. “An Access to presentations and other content.

Social Media 100

Social Media Case Study Library Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 7, 2013

It includes information on marketing, branding, social media and blogging – from the perspective of a little fish in a big pond. Other than content, what else makes this book a must-read? The role of professional writing (particularly when it comes to curating industry content and publishing original research) continues to grow.

eBook 100

eBook How To Sample Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

They don’t remember people’s names, let alone recall the information they heard after lunch. In other words, most people haven’t created an information or relationship retention plan. Multiple days in stimulating settings with a barrage of new people and new information can be overwhelming. Words wash over them.

Conference 100

Conference Communications Social Media Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 26, 2012

Part of being an effective educator, facilitator or content leader involves understanding how adults learn best. From a staff perspective, these principles become important when identifying qualified professional speakers or when coaching home-grown subject matter experts to deliver content in a meaningful and engaging way.

Case Study 100

Case Study Content Education Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Count those who visit the content afterwards (e.g., Take as much of the content as you legally can and give it back to the people who paid to come to the conference to read again, listen again or watch again. Take bits and pieces of the content and send it out to the related industries. Observe behavioral data. Less is more.

Conference 100

Conference Case Study Video Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 27, 2012

The only problem is that we’re not providing these individuals with the support they need to be successful in our online communities – and, more importantly, we’re not giving them unique, valuable content. I think these are myths – and I think it comes down to sharing appropriate and informative content with this demographic.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Social Media Content Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 6, 2015

Within the last few months, retail giants Target, Home Depot and Hobby Lobby have all experienced security hacks, resulting in the theft of customers’ financial information. When businesses send their employees to a hotel for a conference, they also send crucial financial information – which they expect will be protected.

Price 100

Price Report Technology Class 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 17, 2015

This month’s guest blog post is by Jordan McArthur, content marketing manager and event tech specialist at Guidebook Inc. Jordan McArthur, content marketing manager and event tech specialist at Guidebook Inc. Customize your content. What if the social conversation started shaping the content of your event?

Social Media 100

Social Media Cost Content Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 27, 2014

This month’s guest blog post is by Elsbeth Russell, senior editor at Naylor, LLC , who works with association executive clients to produce content-targeted print and online publications. Are your members looking for information on marketing? Contact Russell at erussell@naylor.com. They get a red dot on their nametag.

Social Media 100

Social Media Conference Content Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

One of the most valuable resources you have is your association’s e-learning content,” Abila wrote in its whitepaper. Mining the system for specific member information will allow associations to personalize customer experiences, which could very well include new networking and learning platforms.

Certificate 100

Certificate Revenue System millennials 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

If something comes up, will the organizer provide content virtually? Once it’s determined virtual events are necessary, planners need to provide tailored content, specific for the web. Access to basic event information and scheduling features are important app features for both groups. Is there a hashtag?

Technology 100

Technology Social Media Survey Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Combine this competition for time and resources with the endless access to information and content available online and you have a long list of continuing education providers competing for market share. Each individual is then allotted a maximum of 10 minutes to share the most relevant information about his/her trend.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

Resources for more information. I had the pleasure of developing content for a trend that’s near and dear to my heart: Innovative and Interactive Learning Formats. The five-minute presentations focused on the following four key areas: What is the trend? Why is it hot? Nevertheless, the real fun was had in the follow-on idea swaps.

Innovation 100

Innovation Michigan Social Media Strategy 100