Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

For me, it is important to look at what I can apply right now, what should be part of a longer-term strategy and what I want to explore further. What I am enjoying most about this process is finding opportunities to apply what I am learning as I go. I find learning new things incredibly exciting.

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Certificate Library 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. Note: I could never credit every individual or organization that’s had a hand in developing and shaping these instructional strategies.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

The second is much more traditional in his/her approach to the development and delivery of content. Based upon the goals and objectives of each specific program, these individuals bring to their organizations a wealth of knowledge and experience which they draw upon when building an effective strategy for educating members.

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 19, 2016

While associations have made headway in navigating communication chaos, only 6 percent of the more than 700 associations surveyed reported they have a fully integrated communications strategy. Perhaps more problematic, however, is that very few associations employ social, mobile or video strategy. But let’s face it.

Communications 100

Communications Social Media Newsletter Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 7, 2015

Content curation. In a content curation process, a committee comprised of a cross-section of the organization’s key constituents first identifies the topics of greatest interest or concern to the industry. Via the content curation approach, speaker asks may be more deliberate (e.g.,

Committee 100

Committee Review Content Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. If you’ve been following this blog for the past five years (heck….even even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. That goes for businesses, too. you guessed it.

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Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

Now, marketing is very much about content. Without content, you’ve got nothing to communicate, no brand and no campaign. In the absence of a marketing strategy that is based on an association’s values and objectives, it is difficult for marketing to have the impact that it should. 2 spot while content marketing took No.

Marketing 133

Marketing Email Marketing Report Content 133

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

For associations rating themselves most effective at marketing, strategy and planning is their most frequently cited capability. But for those that rate themselves least effective at marketing, strategy and planning is the fifth most-cited capability. But here’s the problem: Without content, there’s no marketing strategy.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Content Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

Now, marketing is very much about content. Without content, you’ve got nothing to communicate, no brand and no campaign. In the absence of a marketing strategy that is based on an association’s values and objectives, it is difficult for marketing to have the impact that it should. 2 spot while content marketing took No.

Marketing 100

Marketing Email Marketing Report Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

PowerPoint slides are overwhelmed by too much content. Specifically, we: Provided 20 different brain-centric attendee engagement strategies ranging from “Write learning objectives into participant materials” to “Schedule post-session touch points.”. Do these sound familiar? What would comprise your organization’s “watch list”?

Conference 100

Conference Committee Review Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Consolidate agenda items/content for efficiency. Dig into the content swiftly (within five minutes of the start of the meeting). Step 3: Identify strategies for writing clear and timely minutes. What strategies have you found most successful in managing The Circle of [Meetings] Life? Committee/task force/meeting name.

Products 100

Products Video Committee Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

From education to content creation, we’ve had a successful year and have experienced tremendous growth. In September, Event Garde held a marketing and communications retreat in which we discussed our communications strategy and marketing goals. From left to right: Jenny Hill, Aaron Wolowiec and Cally Hill. Kept us engaged and moving.”.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

HR must evolve to apply new paradigms toward talent attraction, mine for unrealized capability, build rapid development tactics, implement highly effective engagement strategies and unveil succession pathways with far more innovation than they have demonstrated to date. Old assumptions and stale practices need to be abandoned.

LMS 190

LMS Education Class Innovation 190

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

HR must evolve to apply new paradigms toward talent attraction, mine for unrealized capability, build rapid development tactics, implement highly effective engagement strategies and unveil succession pathways with far more innovation than they have demonstrated to date. Old assumptions and stale practices need to be abandoned.

LMS 183

LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Without communication, both internally and externally, there’s no content, no strategy. In fact, only 6 percent reported having a communications strategy. If you’ve been following this blog for the past five years (heck….even even the past year), you know I’m a communications nut. That goes for businesses, too. you guessed it.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

The most powerful reason learning transfer is ineffective, as was revealed during the ATD International Conference & Exposition 2016, is that 90 percent of training is designed without a well-defined strategy that facilitates it. 2) Chunk content to prioritize and eliminate clutter. 7) Divide the program into modules.

Organization 113

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 113

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Mariama Holman, content marketing specialist for MultiView. This month’s guest blog post is by Mariama Holman, content marketing specialist for MultiView , a digital marketing company for associations. Heed these helpful hints: Develop a strategy. Lee Ali, managing director and founder of Expo Stars Interactive Ltd.,

Tips 100

Tips Marketing Strategy Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

The most powerful reason learning transfer is ineffective, as was revealed during the ATD International Conference & Exposition 2016, is that 90 percent of training is designed without a well-defined strategy that facilitates it. 2) Chunk content to prioritize and eliminate clutter. 7) Divide the program into modules.

Organization 100

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Do you coach speakers beforehand to ensure accurate/engaging content? They’re content experts. But it’s the more seasoned and experienced content leader who can dump the script to meet the learners where they are, even if this means a little improv. I believe we’re at a crossroads.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Class Content Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

First and foremost, organizations need to have a sharp, well-defined understanding of where members are in their career journey and cater their content and communication strategy to address the needs and desires of their members based on age and/or career stage,” Abila said. “A So what does this all mean?

millennials 100

millennials Social Media Communications Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The course continued with a variety of instructional strategies, segmented content sequences and real-life facilitator tips and stories. All in a day’s work with the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) and Jeannette Stawski. This Wilderness First Aid course has absolutely made me a better learning strategist.

Handbook 100

Handbook Course Education Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 10, 2015

As someone who’s learned to blend public relations and marketing, I can vouch for the fact that marketing can’t exist without strategy. Marketing communications is perhaps the most effective piece of the marketing puzzle –provided there’s good content. Effective, meaningful, useful content. That’s a problem.

Report 100

Report Marketing Detroit Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

I had the pleasure of developing content for a trend that’s near and dear to my heart: Innovative and Interactive Learning Formats. Highlights of this presentation included advanced instructional strategies, successful transfer of learning activities, how to create an engaging onsite experience and contemporary adult learning principles.

Innovation 100

Innovation Michigan Social Media Strategy 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. As 2016 progresses, associations will increasingly use AMS for strategy – not just tactics. The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs.

Certificate 100

Certificate Revenue System millennials 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

That said, there are now opportunities to deliver content and an experience to members wherever they are and in ways they find convenient, affordable, engaging and valuable.”. Creative content. Robertson said ASAE received more than 400 session proposals, so narrowing the list to about 120 sessions wasn’t easy. Two meeting platforms.

Georgia 100

Georgia Atlanta Michigan Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Another key takeaway: The majority of all respondents report technology has increased their revenue from educational offerings, but less than a quarter have a strategy in place to launch new learning platforms. Have a formal, documented strategy for their use of technology for learning. Use a learning content management system (LCMS).

Social Media 100

Social Media System Technology Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

If your association needs a certification program to draw attendees, chances are, better content would do the trick. The key is to agree to step back and strategically consider what you are trying to accomplish and determine if certification is the most effective strategy for accomplishing it,” Rops said.

Certificate 100

Certificate Cost Revenue Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Included here may be research time to develop unique content, custom Prezi or PowerPoint presentations, innovative instructional strategies, interactive learning exercises, engaging discussion topics and supplementary handouts. Association agrees to serve as the subject of future research/beta testing.

Tips 100

Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 7, 2012

Change your thinking about your next meeting, and gain strategies for engaging your conference attendees, resulting in more thoughtful, enthusiastic, and empowered learners and practitioners. The content is really two-fold. Okay, it’s really not as scary as that might initially lead you to believe.

St. Louis 100

St. Louis Dallas Education Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Knowledge is the most significant competitive edge and sharpening our skills and learning about new trends are important strategies for building relevant, vital associations,” she said. Kristen Parker is digital content manager for Event Garde. So who should attend? What do you think? Tell us what you’re most excited about.

Michigan 100

Michigan Education Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In fact, when applied to any association’s annual education strategy, these simple but effective tactics can substantively redefine how success is measured. Core content with include report findings, organizational and meeting professional demographics, professional and industry speaker best practices, and evaluation trends.

Michigan 100

Michigan Atlanta Education Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Early in the presentation, we discussed the expanding role of content curation and how it can serve as a valuable tool for associations who wish to make meaning of the sometimes excessive information, content and messaging they share with members. And it’s valuable because: We live in an era of content abundance. YouTube videos.

Content 100

Content Newsletter Social Media Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2015

According to Fara Francis, chief information officer of The Associated General Contractors of America, association leadership now welcomes IT to sit at the table to participate in identifying the organization’s business strategy and goals. Larger screen sizes have led to increased consumption of in-depth content.

Social Media 100

Social Media Revenue Technology Communications 100