Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. Associations ranked professional development and advocacy as most important. Mariner also looked at the perceived value of chapters. Tell us here.

America 199

America Michigan Education Report 199

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 8, 2014

And that’s affecting nearly all industries and associations, according to a new Association Laboratory whitepaper released last month, which discusses the future of association engagement. Simply defined, engagement is the relationship between a person or a business and an association. So what does all this mean for associations? “To

Maine 100

Maine Strategy Marketing Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

According to a recently released study by Association for Talent Development, the top benefits of formal mentoring programs were high employee engagement and retention, support for the growth of high-potential employees, international relationship building and collaboration and knowledge management and transfer.

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140

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I recently did this for a client and following were the responses that bubbled to the surface: Attendee engagement within presentations is often minimal or formulaic. Online community devoted to questions, answers and other resources intended to support speaker development. What would comprise your organization’s “watch list”?

Conference 100

Conference Committee Review Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Next generation learning has been a focus of the ASAE Professional Development Section Council for several years. In quality professional development, learning intent always comes first with tools selected to help learners achieve the education goal. Extreme Engagement: Scenarios, Endings, Games & More.

Education 100

Education Technology Conference Tools 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When working on complex engagements like strategic planning or developing membership value propositions, the ability of the board of directors to think and, through the staff, act strategically has consistently resulted in superior decisions,” said Dean West , president and founder of Association Laboratory Inc.

Strategy 185

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 185

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years. Other key findings: Changes in the industry or profession and technological developments are the biggest motivators for adopting innovation. Increased member engagement is the most common way to measure innovation efforts.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. According to Marketing General Inc. ’s The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

Certificate 140

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 140

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 4, 2013

Henry Center for Executive Development , will share with us the projects she’s working on as chair of the ORGPRO Community Engagement Committee. Finally, we want to engage with you even more in the coming months. Henry Center for Executive Development , theme , topic , trends , Tuesday , Vital Associations , writing.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Communications Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Professional Development. Record the number of times each of these key words appears throughout this document specifically related to member learning (as opposed to the professional development of staff members, board members and volunteer leaders or any other possible reference). Conference.

Analysis 100

Analysis Survey Education Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

Looking forward to growing our partnerships with the respective convention and visitors bureaus in the coming years as we plan exciting and engaging meetings.”. I’m guessing there will be avid social media engagement, especially on Twitter using #ASAE16 and @ASAEAnnual. So please follow me on Twitter and don’t be afraid to tag me!

Las Vegas 154

Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Social Media 154

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

14, I had the opportunity to interview Elliott Masie for an ASAE Professional Development Virtual Learning Session titled, “ Ask the Expert: Accelerating the Spread of Knowledge, Learning and Collaboration.” Before the event are there effective ways to engage the learner? On Wednesday, Jan.

Conference 100

Conference Case Study Video Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Scanning my current commitments, I now serve on the editorial advisory board for Michigan Meetings + Events magazine, I’m a subject matter expert and facilitator for MSAE , I’m the luminaria chair for the East Lansing Relay for Life and I’ve recently been appointed to the ASAE 2014-2015 Professional Development Section Council.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. Associations ranked professional development and advocacy as most important. Mariner also looked at the perceived value of chapters. Tell us here.

America 100

America Michigan Report Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As responsible contributors to our industry, we participate in professional development while also planning it. Speaking engagements. This year, Aaron spent many hours on an airplane for speaking engagements. And here’s what some people had to say: “Aaron is knowledgeable and engaging.”. Kept us engaged and moving.”.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

Although still relatively new, online communities are quickly becoming popular platforms for engagement, discussion and membership. In other words, communities must define value to their organization and to their community to foster engagement. The first takeaway: strategy. Strategy is based upon a shared understanding of value.

Strategy 140

Strategy Social Media Report Class 140

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

Educators should develop a better understanding of what students need to be learning, and then connect those learning outcomes to employment, they said. Students drive their own pace of completion through a program’s curricular courses or modules by demonstrating competencies through learning exercises, activities and engaging experiences.

Education 180

Education Mooc millennials Certificate 180

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

Educators should develop a better understanding of what students need to be learning, and then connect those learning outcomes to employment, they said. Students drive their own pace of completion through a program’s curricular courses or modules by demonstrating competencies through learning exercises, activities and engaging experiences.

Education 180

Education Mooc millennials Certificate 180

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 18, 2013

Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University, and Aaron Wolowiec, founder and president of Event Garde. This week, Shana Killips, chairperson of ORGPRO’s Community Engagement Subcommittee, will give us a sneak peek of what’s in store. Facilitators Cassandra Jorae, from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.,

Michigan 100

Michigan Member Engagement Conference Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Relationships/engagement – How will you create opportunities before, during and after the event to create meaningful relationships among participants? financial performance, member engagement and alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic plan) and for your members (i.e., What must you implement to make this happen?

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

s 2016 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , it’s issues such as balancing a limited budget, engaging younger members and understanding what members truly want, especially in terms of networking and professional development. According to Marketing General Inc. ’s The good news, though, is that associations continue to grow.

Certificate 100

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 21, 2012

ET, I’ll have the pleasure of delivering a webinar titled, “Adopting Education Strategy to Jump-Start Member Engagement.” This session is presented by Young Association Professionals, Aggregage , Association Universe and Infinite Conferencing as part of The New World of Member Engagement Webinar Series. .

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Education Strategy Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

My two cents: There’s no point in engaging in marketing if efforts are fruitless, right? Here’s where learning and professional development come in. The average annual marketing budget for associations in this study falls in the $250,000 to $299,999 range.

Marketing 133

Marketing Email Marketing Report Content 133

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? Filed under: Professional Development. Community – We create positive and inclusive ideas about families.

Conference 113

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

She encouraged and supported my active engagement, perseverance and growth – but all within the context of challenge by choice. The same should hold true of presenters: We should encourage and support active engagement in our sessions. Filed under: Learning , Professional Development. Leave a comment with your insights.

Virginia 160

Virginia Case Study Content Maine 160

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

When working on complex engagements like strategic planning or developing membership value propositions, the ability of the board of directors to think and, through the staff, act strategically has consistently resulted in superior decisions,” said Dean West , president and founder of Association Laboratory Inc.

Strategy 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

Looking forward to growing our partnerships with the respective convention and visitors bureaus in the coming years as we plan exciting and engaging meetings.”. I’m guessing there will be avid social media engagement, especially on Twitter using #ASAE16 and @ASAEAnnual. So please follow me on Twitter and don’t be afraid to tag me!

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Atlanta 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years. Other key findings: Changes in the industry or profession and technological developments are the biggest motivators for adopting innovation. Increased member engagement is the most common way to measure innovation efforts.

Social Media 100

Social Media Innovation Survey Committee 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

Although still relatively new, online communities are quickly becoming popular platforms for engagement, discussion and membership. In other words, communities must define value to their organization and to their community to foster engagement. The first takeaway: strategy. Strategy is based upon a shared understanding of value.

Strategy 100

Strategy Social Media Report Class 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? Filed under: Professional Development. Community – We create positive and inclusive ideas about families.

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Although 57 percent believe they could improve member engagement by improving their ability to customize for different subgroups, not many are actually doing it. As such, Naylor advises associations to develop specific events, communications and mentoring opportunities unique to this group. “In

Communications 223

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 15, 2014

The ASAE Foundation and MCI Group , a global network of 50-plus offices providing market development services and conference management, just launched a multi-year, multi-phase research project to better understand U.S. associations’ global strategies and international engagement. Develop strategic global partnerships.

America 100

America Revenue Strategy Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

A colleague recently posted this question to a professional development discussion board I enjoy reading: In the past few years, we have been receiving fewer responses to our call for papers. And by “quality” I mean different, leading-edge, innovative and engaging presentations. What does this mean? Is this really a big need?

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Survey Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 25, 2013

But whether you dub it a blessing or a curse, there’s no denying social media platforms have made it easier to learn, to connect and to engage. And that also means the state of the meetings industry – especially professional development – is changing, and we’re along for the ride. Engaged experiences. Two meeting platforms.

Georgia 100

Georgia Atlanta Michigan Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 16, 2016

My two cents: There’s no point in engaging in marketing if efforts are fruitless, right? Here’s where learning and professional development come in. The average annual marketing budget for associations in this study falls in the $250,000 to $299,999 range.

Marketing 100

Marketing Email Marketing Report Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 3, 2015

Whether or not your association currently utilizes a mobile app for its annual meeting or as part of a larger, annual engagement strategy, the question remains: Just how ready is your organization to deploy a mobile app?

Organization 100

Organization Resources Cost Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

This month’s guest blog post is by Jenny Stanfield , lead event producer for Engagement Unlimited. Jenny Stanfield, lead event producer, Engagement Unlimited. Breaking out of the talking-head mode for your educational sessions is the best way to guarantee participant engagement. Follow her on Twitter at @thejenstanfield.

Content 100

Content Education Communications Process 100