Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

to help with an urgent project. Days – sometimes weeks – later, they’ve curiously decided to complete the project themselves. Some years ago, I developed and implemented an online event for an organization that attracted hundreds of attendees around the world. A prospective client needs you – immediately! –

Proposal 100

Proposal Case Study Project Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 5, 2016

From the very beginning, be sure to form a relationship with the project owner and the decision-maker. Help the prospective client to prioritize projects and processes. Assuming the project moves forward, identify who will participate in the initial kickoff meeting at least one week in advance. Are things working?

Proposal 100

Proposal Project Communications Guidelines 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

And on a resume, those letter combinations pique employers’ interests since it means candidates strive for professional development. Yes, this may delay progress for a month or two, but it may very well save your association a costly mistake or help develop a certification program that’s much stronger for it.”.

Certificate 100

Certificate Cost Revenue Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 5, 2016

How many times have you started a project with raging enthusiasm, only to run out of steam by the end? While much can be accomplished in sophisticated development environments, rarely is it the technology that is actually responsible for the impact. This may go against how many of us learn. But think about it.

Tips 140

Tips Project Content Examples 140

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 5, 2016

How many times have you started a project with raging enthusiasm, only to run out of steam by the end? While much can be accomplished in sophisticated development environments, rarely is it the technology that is actually responsible for the impact. This may go against how many of us learn. But think about it.

Tips 140

Tips Project Content Examples 140

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2016

As education providers, we routinely inherit programs with unclear or undefined outcomes; we operate in an increasingly competitive professional development environment with fewer resources and budget-strapped attendees; and we consistently grapple with unrealistic revenue and attendance targets while forgetting to sunset programs past their prime.

Education 100

Education Newsletter Report Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

After all, getting started is generally the greatest barrier to the implementation of most projects. Does event pricing reflect the projected profit margin? Next, let’s identify step one. For those who know me, this has sort of become my mantra. What must you implement to make this happen?

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 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. Interestingly enough, collaboration is defined as the act or process of collaborating , as well as the product resulting from collaboration.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Newsletter 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. We don’t often toot our own horn.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 15, 2015

And so the new study by Achieve , a research and creative agency for causes and The Millennial Impact Project, caught my attention. Event Garde is a professional development consulting firm that employs a versatile skill set and a wealth of experience to create well-connected leaders.

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millennials Social Media Case Study Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Finally, the report offers some additional tips for engaging millennials: Include millennials in social media and website development — Even though many millennials are still developing their skill sets, they want to feel like their opinion is respected and they’re helping co-create meeting content and experiences.

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millennials Social Media Report Case Study 100

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Projects hit roadblocks. According to Engel and Hoffman, here are some hallmarks of a mission-driven volunteer program: Projects are evaluated based on how they contribute to the organization’s mission. Structure is built around project-oriented teams rather than the budget cycle. Sound familiar?

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2013

In December 2012, I was pleased to finally release Event Garde’s first research project. Join me as I reveal each of the five game-changing recommendations guaranteed to transform your organization’s programs and events into dynamic (and profitable) professional development experiences your members will value. Register here.

Michigan 100

Michigan Atlanta Education Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

A number of research studies and innovative volunteer-supported projects provide us with a new working definition for volunteerism: giving one’s time and talent to drive the mission. It handcuffs organizational decision-making. It limits opportunities for involvement. There is another way, though: mission driven volunteering.

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment Maine 100

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. Develop strategic global partnerships. Cultural appreciation. Just to name a few things.

America 100

America Revenue Strategy Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

This is despite the prominence of professional development in both the organization’s mission statement and annual budget projections. We discussed simple, but effective tactics for evaluating and developing relevant content, effectively marketing programs, and leveraging innovative instructional strategies to pique member interest.

Education 100

Education Strategy Content Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Special thanks to the The Image Shoppe for breathing life into this project. Following a presentation I delivered for Experience Grand Rapids on justifying conference expenses , writer Cami Reister developed this post chock-full of planner tips. From services to clients and from testimonials to social media, it’s all there.

Social Media 100

Social Media Cost Class Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years,” Cobb and Steele said. “To Have formal, documented product development and pricing processes that cover their technology-enabled and technology-enhanced learning. Use a learning content management system (LCMS).

Social Media 100

Social Media System Technology Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 7, 2012

As we mature, we naturally develop the need and capacity to be self-directed (vs. Our experiences become an increasingly rich resource for learning and our natural orientation is task or problem-centered (meaning that learning experiences are best organized as problem-solving learning projects rather than as lectures or reading assignments).

St. Louis 100

St. Louis Dallas Education Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 20, 2013

In recent years, ASAE has engaged more than 1,000 attendees in community service projects in host cities. In addition, CVB will help ASAE pick an organization to which members will give back when visiting Detroit. With a population in which more than 80 percent of residents are minorities, according to the U.S. Stay tuned.

Detroit 100

Detroit Metro Michigan Atlanta 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Your authors would argue that there is: lean startup methodology, as most fully developed and articulated by Eric Ries in his 2011 book ‘ The Lean Startup.’”. Elizabeth Engel, CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting, LLC. I asked Engel to break it down for us, and following is our Q & A. Thanks to Engel for her contribution!

Innovation 100

Innovation Resources Products Case Study 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

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Results at Hand develops mobile-centric solutions for associations, events and direct sales organizations. For its newest research project, r@h has designed the 2014 Mobile Readiness Survey to gauge the mobile readiness of associations.

Social Media 100

Social Media Survey Video Technology 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. What contingency plans could you develop to minimize threats?

Nashville 100

Nashville Analysis Review Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 6, 2013

Marketers must have strong implementation and project management skills. Scott Oser Associates was formed in 2006 to develop customized solutions to solve unique membership, marketing and sales challenges. It’s the marketer’s job to be informed about all the traditional and new marketing techniques. Implementer. Data analyst.

Marketing 100

Marketing Social Media Atlanta Maine 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Now, interns are treated as valuable members of the team, often attending meetings, working on projects and managing social media accounts. Or office gophers, perhaps. Thankfully, those days are gone (for the most part). They bring a fresh perspective to the workplace and employers welcome their enthusiasm.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Education Survey 100