Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2018

Event Garde is committed to professional development, for ourselves and for our industry. As such, we’re avid readers of industry news. We’d like to share these must-reads with you.

Industry 133

Industry 133

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

But also, I feel most comfortable swapping industry stories, exchanging business cards and hearing about trends during CMPRSA events. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. How do you rank your chapters?

America 199

America Michigan Report Education 199

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

When’s the last time your organization’s education committee was asked to identify the three to five greatest challenges currently inhibiting its industry speakers from reaching their fullest potential during the annual conference? Online community devoted to questions, answers and other resources intended to support speaker development.

Conference 100

Conference Committee Review Video 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

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Event Garde is committed to professional development, for ourselves and for our industry. As such, we’re avid readers of industry news. We’d like to share these must-reads with you.

Industry 113

Industry 113

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Industry News. at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in Lansing , this year’s program features a keynote presentation titled “ Leading in Style ” by leader development specialist Allison McClintick. Event Garde Blog. Event Planning Blog. Outlook calendar. Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Convention calendars. Meetings Focus. Lead Retrieval.

Michigan 100

Michigan Resources Products Event Planning 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 4, 2018

Event Garde is committed to professional development, for ourselves and for our industry. As such, we’re avid readers of industry news. We’d like to share these must-reads with you.

Industry 100

Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2016

One of my colleagues gave me this book several years ago when I was very green in the industry and feeling overwhelmed with balancing my personal and professional life. Last year I attended the Convention Industry Council’s CMP “Conclave” and I’ll never forget the opening keynote speaker, Andy Cohen. A: Ah, yes!

Content 189

Content Social Media Michigan Industry 189

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. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Professionalize content development and delivery.

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. In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. Professionalize content development and delivery.

Education 180

Education Mooc millennials Certificate 180

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But baby boomers, who are winding down their careers, may instead rely on associations to provide industry news and trends. Seventy percent of members feel the organizations to which they belong are the voices of the industry, while 84 percent of associations think they’re the leading voices. Third: networking opportunities.

millennials 100

millennials Social Media Communications Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Today, its sturdy roots within the association community represent an established place where people naturally congregate for professional development advice and support. Our commitment to learning and professional development. With time, hard work and dedication, we’ve watched it grow and bloom. We are educators and we are educated.

Content 100

Content Innovation Education Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 4, 2013

Two posts from Kristen based on interviews with industry leaders. 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.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Communications Education 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.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

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

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

As responsible contributors to our industry, we participate in professional development while also planning it. Transfer – We realize the needs and wants of an industry that experiences ups and downs and use our collective and individual experiences and knowledge to foster industry improvement. Capacity-building.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 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.

Conference 113

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

If you’re not familiar, ATD stands for the Association for Talent Development and the Master Instructional Designer Program is a three-part credential comprising: A self-directed review of instructional design basics; A three-day face-to-face intensive learning experience; and. Which brings me to today: day one of the program. So, on Feb.

Michigan 100

Michigan Dallas Chicago Content 100

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. 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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

But also, I feel most comfortable swapping industry stories, exchanging business cards and hearing about trends during CMPRSA events. The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. How do you rank your chapters?

America 100

America Michigan Report Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 7, 2013

Likewise, Welch is the author of From Idea to App , iOS 5 Core Frameworks , and iOS 6 for Developers, and is also the developer of several iOS apps. These are lessons we can all apply to our development as both leaders and professionals. He is also the cofounder of Alltop.com and the former chief evangelist of Apple.

eBook 100

eBook How To Sample Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Although this individual – or team of individuals – may not be involved during the preliminary discussions, I believe it’s important to include industry partners early on both to encourage diversity of thought and to promote better collaboration and decision-making during the planning and implementation of programs.

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 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.

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

And on a resume, those letter combinations pique employers’ interests since it means candidates strive for professional development. Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. So it’s a safe bet that just about every industry has them.

Certificate 100

Certificate Cost Revenue Conference 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 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 6, 2015

A new year means new professional development opportunities. According to a new report by Social Tables , the meetings industry will hugely influence the profits of hotels. And so, hotels have a prime opportunity to attract budget-savvy meetings planners and a still precocious meetings industry. Admittedly, I’m a PD nerd.

Price 100

Price Report Technology Class 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

As part of my ongoing series titled “Achieve More,” I’m profiling this month the role of research in the development of compelling educational experiences that inspire learning, engagement and community. The second is much more traditional in his/her approach to the development and delivery of content. Identify actionable next steps.

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 7, 2015

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

Committee 100

Committee Review Content Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

Since associations are nimble and can respond quickly to industry trends (much more quickly than higher education institutions can), associations are prime MOOC providers, the whitepaper says. Transform ‘free’ into ‘freemium’ by offering a MOOC as a small piece of a larger professional development and certification puzzle.”.

Mooc 100

Mooc LMS Learning Management System Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2016

The technology is quite remarkable within the outdoor recreation industry – and the memories, particularly if you’re new to climbing, will last a lifetime. Filed under: Learning , Professional Development. Last year I had the opportunity during a site visit with a client to partake in The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium.

Virginia 160

Virginia Case Study Content Maine 160

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 28, 2016

How would you use this knowledge to better your industry? A: As an education and events director for fellow association professionals, my tendency toward being an extreme learner is perhaps the best way I can better my industry. Filed under: Professional Development.

Content 100

Content Library California Boston 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

We all know professional development is important. They also indicate a lack of resources for developing programs and implementing efforts. These diagnostics not only help companies assess their skill gaps relative to industry peers but also help them quantify the potential financial impact of addressing capability gaps.

Survey 100

Survey Class Tools Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Scott Oser is the president of Scott Oser Associates and has more than 17 years of marketing experience in the association and publishing industries. Join us for an open and honest discussion about some of the most highly debated subjects in the industry today. Some may say we’re kindred spirits.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2016

One of my colleagues gave me this book several years ago when I was very green in the industry and feeling overwhelmed with balancing my personal and professional life. Last year I attended the Convention Industry Council’s CMP “Conclave” and I’ll never forget the opening keynote speaker, Andy Cohen. A: Ah, yes!

Content 100

Content Social Media Michigan Industry 100

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. Performance Analysis.

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

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.

Social Media 100

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 100