Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Diversity remains a challenge. Diversity starts with you. Without question, associations have made great progress in recent years in making their staffs and boards more diverse. Part of me wants to say: Not as much as one would hope. Boards remain dysfunctional. However, I don’t want to close out 2014 with a resounding “Bah!

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 5, 2022

For day 3 of our 12 days of recipes, we invite you to check out these delectable Soft Cinnamon Cookies with Maple Pecan Frosting shared by Krista Rowe, Event Garde's Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 29, 2016

This month’s guest blog post is by Jessica Pettitt , a diversity expert, educator, speaker and consultant with Good Enough Now. Jessica Pettitt. Last summer I attended my first ASAE Annual Meeting.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

One of the questions organizations struggle with regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is, “How do we measure our efforts to ensure we are making the impact we are striving for?” Data-driven decisions are a good way to eliminate bias in any situation.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 20, 2013

Census , Detroit is the perfect location to celebrate diversity. 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.

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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.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Identifies the most qualified and diverse individuals to present those sessions. We would pull together a diverse cross section of key stakeholders asking them to help us interpret and prioritize the responses (e.g., Works with those individuals to co-create an experience with both quality content and quality instructional design (e.g.,

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

Associations are so diverse and operate under conditions and in environments that are so significantly different from one another that it is impossible to suggest a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to international development,” Globalstrat said. Twitter is the most popular.).

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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. And adopt a love of lifelong learning.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

Associations are so diverse and operate under conditions and in environments that are so significantly different from one another that it is impossible to suggest a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to international development,” Globalstrat said. Twitter is the most popular.).

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

72 percent can provide event planners a specific waste diversion report for their event. According to the report, there are seven best practices among environmentally friendly venues: 83 percent have achieved a sustainability-related certification. 80 percent donate excess food to local charities on an ongoing basis.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

72 percent can provide event planners a specific waste diversion report for their event. According to the report, there are seven best practices among environmentally friendly venues: 83 percent have achieved a sustainability-related certification. 80 percent donate excess food to local charities on an ongoing basis.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 19, 2014

says, to offer diversity. So how does an association decide what to provide? Ask your members. Conduct a survey and collect data about what members truly want. It’s important, Genius Ave. Make sure you offer a range of options to meet the social and economic demographics of your membership.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 30, 2013

As a Gen Xer, I’ve grown up listening to how our generation craves economic diversity and demands social justice. We’re in the middle of a generational alphabet soup, a “perfect storm” as Sarah Sladek, founder of consulting company XYZ University , calls it. And I’ve heard we strive for a work/life balance while defining our own careers.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

We are still in the early days of virtual events as a trend, but the use of this format across a diverse range of organizations — and its continued use by most who have tried it — suggests that virtual events will become a mainstay of association education and events going forward,” Cobb and Steele said.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Given the diversity of mobile devices and mobile accessories, developing strategies that allow and encourage members to use the best tools for them to accomplish their goals will be of increasing importance.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

Diversity/adaptability. Apply new skills and best practices. Better serve clients/members. Better understand complex issues. Career advancement/professional growth. Create a stronger workforce. Deliver content. Efficiency (i.e., cost savings). Elevate the profession. Expand the field. Gain experience. Hear about developing trends.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 14, 2013

Are your attendees with special dietary needs and food allergies treated like second-class citizens? What will you do to improve their experience moving forward?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Leaders are great at managing diverse personalities. And then some people are hybrids because, as McClintick says, leadership skills can be taught. Obviously, it takes leaders and managers to make an organization work, but often communication styles clash. And that’s where McClintick can help. It’s not reserved for specific people.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 5, 2012

Interscope works with diverse and gifted artists such as Eminem, Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre, U2, Sheryl Crow, The Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. However, I have to believe that mentor Jimmy Iovine has had something to do with this transformation. Blige and Nelly Furtado. A little something for everyone.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 8, 2016

Develop diverse funding sources – I’ve written before about methods to increase non-dues revenue since members shouldn’t provide the only funding stream. It’s tempting to provide everything to everyone, but it’s much more effective to specialize in a few products and services.

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