Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For example, according to the results, Facebook, webinars and online career centers have gained traction. 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

JANUARY 20, 2015

Also on my mind is the professional development of both my staff and me. While goal setting often occurs during an annual performance appraisal, the start of a new calendar year also lends itself to reevaluating learning plans for the development of skills, competencies and content expertise. What performance gaps exist?

Analysis 100

Analysis Project Team Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

“As a result, certification programs, assessment-based certificate programs, digital badging and competency-based education are likely to be areas of significant growth for continuing education and professional development providers.”. They want trend-savvy employees, so professional development is a must. Globalization.

Mooc 100

Mooc Certificate Social Media Michigan 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 30, 2014

The report, developed in partnership with the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau , found that in general, costs in 2015 for event services are expected to rise, while budgets are expected to grow only slightly. “We That’s understandable since it appears 2015 might be challenging for meetings and events. And, finally, there’s technology.

Fort Worth 100

Fort Worth Kentucky Dallas Oregon 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 12, 2016

For example – knowledge. Whoever handles communications in your organization needs to develop consistent messaging. Trust is the first step in developing a relationship with opinion leaders and your key publics. Are you continuing to nurture every relationship that you’ve developed? And messaging. It’s so important.

Social Media 133

Social Media Communications Analysis Education 133

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

And on a resume, those letter combinations pique employers’ interests since it means candidates strive for professional development. For example, your association may think its program is better – and it might be. When listed after someone’s name, they add credibility. So it’s a safe bet that just about every industry has them.

Certificate 100

Certificate Cost Revenue Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

NFF is a community development financial institution. The good news, though, is that 37 percent of organizations plan to hire additional staff and 51 percent plan to invest in professional development in 2014. Take Meals on Wheels, for example. Last week’s post focused on the economy, and here I am writing again about it.

America 100

America Survey Innovation Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 22, 2014

And then, there’s my Public Relations Society of America membership, which provides professional development, networking opportunities and member-only must-haves for public relations junkies like me. I also love my World Market membership because, well, I enjoy the wine discounts. Simply put: Membership has its perks.

Social Media 100

Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2013

3, I’ll have the opportunity to speak at the seventh annual NACEDA (National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations) Summit. Despite bad press, Detroit offers countless examples of what’s working. Hosted by the Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, the theme is “What’s Working?” What’s inhibiting attendance?

Education 100

Education Detroit Strategy Michigan 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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

For example, here are four of the cultural building blocks on which we collect data in the survey: If a process, procedure or approach is not working, we can correct it with ease. Suddenly, the traditional staff vs. volunteer battles would go away, because you’d all clearly be part of the same culture.

Survey 164

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 164

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 1, 2014

A couple good examples: AIGA gave a presentation on its shift to a new membership model to draw millennials. Filed under: Professional Development. Professional Development' Undoubtedly, associations are still in a muddle about what to do about membership, she said. “We college football; and Lake Michigan summers.

Content 100

Content Michigan millennials Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 5, 2016

E-learning presents specific challenges by its very nature: Most learners use a mouse and a screen, rather than, for example, role play as they do during in-person learning programs. While much can be accomplished in sophisticated development environments, rarely is it the technology that is actually responsible for the impact.

Tips 140

Tips Project Content Examples 140

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 5, 2016

E-learning presents specific challenges by its very nature: Most learners use a mouse and a screen, rather than, for example, role play as they do during in-person learning programs. While much can be accomplished in sophisticated development environments, rarely is it the technology that is actually responsible for the impact.

Tips 140

Tips Project Content Examples 140

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 12, 2016

For example – knowledge. Whoever handles communications in your organization needs to develop consistent messaging. Trust is the first step in developing a relationship with opinion leaders and your key publics. Are you continuing to nurture every relationship that you’ve developed? And messaging. It’s so important.

Social Media 100

Social Media Communications Analysis 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 15, 2015

The Skift and Meetings Mean Business report offers dozens of case studies and examples of organizations that have successfully embraced millennials. Kill the cocktail reception — Well, maybe not kill it but definitely add some interactive knowledge sharing that helps millennials develop personally or professionally.

millennials 100

millennials Social Media Report Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 7, 2012

The official session description follows: Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises, identify opportunities to employ self-directed learning techniques at a future signature event, the planning involved in pulling off a program redesign, and lessons learned. Filed under: Learning , Meetings , Professional Development.

St. Louis 100

St. Louis Dallas Education Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

Establish a clear association between company business goals and the skills learners will develop by the time they complete the course. We all learn best when we have examples to follow, friends to share our successes with, buddies to learn from and mentors in our midst. 3) Align learning outcomes with business goals and on-job tasks.

Organization 113

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 113

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 9, 2013

For example, ASAE Annual Meeting Daily Now will be blogging about the event. During its annual meeting , which will be held Aug. 3-6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, ASAE will engage and connect members – even if they can’t attend physically. And, by the way, if you want to join the blog roll , you can do so.

Georgia 100

Georgia Social Media Atlanta Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Education sessions cover eight tracks and are based on the Michigan Society of Association Executives ’ (MSAE) new professional development model, ELEVANCE , which aims to increase competency in the areas of knowledge, relationships and perspectives. Associations Meetings Professional Development Apple ASAE associations C.R.

Michigan 100

Michigan Education Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Speakers invest a significant amount of time into developing presentations. Curriculum development and instructional design alone often require a minimum of seven hours for every one hour of course time. First, a few thoughts about a speaker’s investment: Time. Activities.

Tips 100

Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

Establish a clear association between company business goals and the skills learners will develop by the time they complete the course. We all learn best when we have examples to follow, friends to share our successes with, buddies to learn from and mentors in our midst. 3) Align learning outcomes with business goals and on-job tasks.

Organization 100

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity to develop a set of concurrent breakout sessions that everyone will participate in Wednesday morning called, “ The Solution Room.”. tools, technologies and processes), association contacts, vendor contacts, best practices and skill development. I’m also very much looking forward to Ignite.

Indiana 100

Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

For example: What does a strategic meeting audit look like? We need only look to ASAE to learn that at least two signature in-person events were stronger than ever this year: Highest Number of Association Executives Attended 2013 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition Since 2008. So I’m sure you have some questions.

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

For example, here are four of the cultural building blocks on which we collect data in the survey: If a process, procedure or approach is not working, we can correct it with ease. Suddenly, the traditional staff vs. volunteer battles would go away, because you’d all clearly be part of the same culture.

Survey 100

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

In addition to driving the development of timely follow-on educational programs, and aiding learners in linking theory (presented at the conference) with practice (challenges encountered on the job), curated content can also support organizational recruitment and retention efforts (by delivering quality products and services that members value).

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

For example, according to the results, Facebook, webinars and online career centers have gained traction. As such, Naylor advises associations to develop specific events, communications and mentoring opportunities unique to this group. “In

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 23, 2013

Can you share specific first-person examples of a killer idea from a podium presentation or from a cocktail party discussion that an attendee took home? Associations Professional Development associations executives Jeff De Cagna Kevin Whorton Learning management marketing Meetings questions research ROI Whorton Marketing and Research'

Marketing 100

Marketing Discount Conference Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 15, 2013

My colleague, Aaron Wolowiec , founder of Event Garde , posted on Collaborate , a private social network for members of the American Society of Association Executives , that I was looking for examples of successful internship programs. And examples I got. Thanks to everyone who provided insight, advice and examples.

Philadelphia 100

Philadelphia Marketing Examples Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

They’re also moving at a faster pace and have limited dollars to spend on professional development. Note: I could never credit every individual or organization that’s had a hand in developing and shaping these instructional strategies. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: People are busy these days. General Sessions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 28, 2014

A good example: education tracks. Once you determine those audiences, focus on their needs when developing educational content and choosing speakers. The golden rule of marketing is to identify your target audiences , which are the groups of people who are most interested in your product or services.

Revenue 100

Revenue Education Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 17, 2012

And these are just two simple examples of social media hard at work in our day-to-day lives (outside of the workplace). Filed under: Innovation , Meetings , Professional Development , Social Media. Other competition shows like “Dancing with the Stars,” “American Idol” and “Fashion Star” have also followed suit. (And,

Social Media 100

Social Media Video Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

For example, e-mail newsletters and campaigns should be consistent with branding (the look and feel of the association). If your team feels like it’s too busy to take time out to plan and develop marketing strategy, then you’re opting for lower marketing effectiveness. Learn how to develop and deploy content effectively.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Content Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

A link to the presentation – complete with examples and case studies that may be easily adapted for implementation within your own organization – is available here for download. We have individuals in each room provide input and then develop a blog post or update in a newsletter of what takes place. Online community. Recordings.

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 29, 2014

Managers need to be coached and encouraged to participate in professional development. For example, Ericson creates a list of her employees’ favorite things – hobbies, restaurants and leisure activities – and refers to it when it’s time for recognition. It sounds easy, right? But it’s not. But what about associations?

Report 100

Report Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

The study examines eight megatrends – globalization, demographic change, shortage of resources, urbanization, feminization and diversity, technology in work and life, sustainable development, mobility of the future and safety and security – to paint a picture of what the industry might look like in 2030. Sort of like Rosie from the Jetsons.

Social Media 100

Social Media Certificate Technology Industry 100