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. Henry Center for Executive Development , theme , topic , trends , Tuesday , Vital Associations , writing. June 18: Shana Killips, CMP, CTA, sales manager at The James B.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Communications Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

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. ASAE’s Technology Conference & Expo Hosted Successful New Learning Format, Increased Attendance.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 9, 2013

And it seems American Society of Association Executives is listening. By offering more digital platforms, associations will better engage and serve their members in the methods they prefer. Gone are the days of 10-page newsletters and here to stay are the days of SMS alerts. During its annual meeting , which will be held Aug.

Georgia 100

Georgia Social Media Atlanta Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

We all know professional development is important. says executives most often identify skills in strategy, operations and marketing and sales as most important for business performance, focusing efforts mostly on frontline employees. At the same time, executives reported struggling with how to measure the ROI of capabilities building.

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Survey Class Tools Resources 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. Most association executives believe members join for networking and continuing education opportunities.

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Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 140

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 20, 2013

In 2015, the American Society of Association Executives will host its annual meeting Aug. In 2015, ASAE will mark 15 years of its Diversity Executive Leadership Program, which supports individuals from under-represented identity groups in the association community to advance into the ranks of leadership, Graham said. Stay tuned.

Detroit 100

Detroit Metro Michigan Atlanta 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

By partnering with clients to tear away preconceptions, Event Garde reveals dynamic programs, events and professional development experiences that result in thoughtful, enthusiastic and empowered learners and practitioners.”. Sara Miller, director of meetings and development. Miller is a sales guru.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Instead, the session was developed as a result of a conversation I overheard at last year’s conference describing the challenges associations often have implementing strategy they’ve either developed internally or in conjunction with a consultant. The Case for Execution. So, what’s at risk with poor execution?

Nashville 100

Nashville Analysis Review Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? While I had a number of ideas for how associations might translate these core values into member-centric conference experiences, the session participants simply blew me away with the robust list they developed.

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Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. 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.”.

Indiana 100

Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 15, 2014

As industries boost their globalization efforts, associations seem to be following suit, according to a new report , “Achieving Global Growth,” by American Society of Association Executives. Develop strategic global partnerships. But what differentiates a successful global association from a not-so-successful one? Commitment.

America 100

America Revenue Strategy Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

ASAE last held its annual meeting in Chicago in 2007, which had the highest attendance of association executives. Filed under: Associations , Meetings , Professional Development , Social Media Tagged: #ASAE16 , ASAE , ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , Chicago , knowledge transfer , Learning , networking , Salt Lake City , Twitter.

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Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Dallas 154

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

How do you and your team: Infuse innovation and technology into the design, development and implementation phases? While I had a number of ideas for how associations might translate these core values into member-centric conference experiences, the session participants simply blew me away with the robust list they developed.

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 11, 2013

Everyone from top executives to volunteers to vendors. The second and third days of ORGRPO will feature three keynote presentations, 23 education sessions , two deep-dive learning sessions, three themed “ Genius Bars ” and a chief staff executive conference , Oser said. So who should attend? Lots of them. Thus, myLounge was born.

Michigan 100

Michigan Education Conference Technology 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. Most association executives believe members join for networking and continuing education opportunities.

Certificate 100

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 23, 2013

Kevin Whorton is principal of Whorton Marketing and Research, a consulting firm that conducts industry and membership research and develops marketing campaigns for a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.

Marketing 100

Marketing Discount Conference Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 7, 2015

In some instances, this committee may rely on a content outline such as the one created for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam. 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.

Committee 100

Committee Review Content Industry 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. Amanda Batson, education architect and consultant for ADB Partners, LLC.

Education 100

Education Technology Conference Tools 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Throughout his career, Scott has excelled in developing, implementing and analyzing multi-channel direct-marketing programs and is highly skilled in creating effective membership, marketing and sales programs. Donna Oser, director of executive search services, Michigan Association of School Boards.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Just more than 50 percent of respondents said they’re satisfied with the cost of creating educational offerings and the cost of employing staff to develop and execute them. All this said, cost is still a top concern among associations. Somewhat disappointing: Only 18 percent of associations that use technology think they’re successful.

Learning Management System 100

Learning Management System Class Social Media LMS 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 8, 2014

In a recent study conducted by Association Laboratory , association executives revealed only minimal hopes for more engagement, mainly because of budget constraints of state and federal governments. In addition, as companies operate with leaner staffs, people have less time to commit to professional development.

Maine 100

Maine Marketing Strategy Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

ASAE last held its annual meeting in Chicago in 2007, which had the highest attendance of association executives. Filed under: Associations , Meetings , Professional Development , Social Media Tagged: #ASAE16 , ASAE , ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition , Chicago , knowledge transfer , Learning , networking , Salt Lake City , Twitter.

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Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Atlanta 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. Executive Learning Experience for CEOs. Keynote Alternative.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 27, 2013

It was unveiled at the American Society of Association Executives’ Annual Meeting in Atlanta and will run throughout the next two years, Alexander said. Throughout the last two years, the private sector has brought to the city nearly 12,000 new jobs and $11 billion in new economic development. Filed under: Professional Development.

Detroit 100

Detroit America Metro Atlanta 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. He recently wrote about internships for the magazine of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives.

Philadelphia 100

Philadelphia Marketing Examples Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 28, 2016

Q & A with Gina Sutherland , director of education and events, California Society of Association Executives. Filed under: Professional Development. Gina Sutherland, director of education and events, CalSAE. Q: If you could be a summer cocktail, what would your name be and what would you taste like?

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Content Library California Boston 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 28, 2014

Not necessarily, according to Jeff Hurt , executive vice president, education and engagement, for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Jeff Hurt, executive vice president, education and engagement, for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Once you determine those audiences, focus on their needs when developing educational content and choosing speakers.

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Revenue Education Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

A: Currently, I am studying to take the Certified Association Executive exam in May. Filed under: Associations , Learning , Professional Development Tagged: certification , Elyse Kopietz , Event Gardeian of the Month , knowledge transfer , Learning , Michigan Manufacturers Association , networking.

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

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. Much of this fragmentation would go away under strong, executive marketing leadership. Embrace content.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Content Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 16, 2013

After serving as an association executive for more than 10 years, De Cagna launched his company in 2002 to challenge association boards, CEOs and executives to build their organizations to thrive in an uncertain future. From what I gather, he’s perhaps one of the most respected experts on new thinking.

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Innovation Atlanta Leadership Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

But if you’re thinking of starting an internship program, and if you’re debating about whether to pay your interns, Prima Civitas , a nonprofit economic and community development collaborative, offers a good resource. Department of Labor. Department of Labor'

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Education Project 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 1, 2014

Differentiation – Briefly scan the professional development landscape and you’ll find fierce competition all around you – colleges and universities, other associations and even your own members. Event messaging must clearly illustrate in both quantitative and qualitative terms how your event is different from the rest.

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Sample Strategy Social Media Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Some key takeaways from the report: Beyond rates, dates and space, hotel sales executives are delivering more content and are being asked to provide much more detail about the “experience” of the hotel. In other words: Meeting planners rarely work strictly 8-to-5 jobs, and cloud technology allows information to be stored and accessible 24-7.

Social Media 100

Social Media Software Report Technology 100

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.” Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center. On Wednesday, Jan.

Conference 100

Conference Case Study Video Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 2, 2012

As part of my ongoing series titled “Achieve More,” I’m profiling this month the role of collaboration in the development of dynamic, meaningful, and compelling education and networking experiences. A few years ago, the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) introduced a new award recognizing innovative collaboration.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Project 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

And while my attempts were certainly valiant, neither pose was particularly pretty or well-executed. The expertise of professional development staff (e.g., Filed under: Meetings , Organizational Behavior , Professional Development. Though, for the record, I was more successful at head stand than I was at hand stand.)

Education 100

Education Team Class Course 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Managing and executing events is a tough job – one you can’t do alone. Event Garde is a professional development consulting firm that employs a versatile skill set and a wealth of experience to create well-connected leaders. Thanks to Bonney for submitting her post!

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Leadership Team Innovation Tools 100