Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

“HR must evolve to apply new paradigms toward talent attraction, mine for unrealized capability, build rapid development tactics, implement highly effective engagement strategies and unveil succession pathways with far more innovation than they have demonstrated to date. Old assumptions and stale practices need to be abandoned.

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LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 31, 2015

Jeff Hurt, executive vice president, education and engagement, for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Q & A with Jeff Hurt , Executive Vice President, Education and Engagement, Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Filed under: Associations , Best Practices , Innovation Tagged: Event Gardeian of the Month , Jeff Hurt , Velvet Chainsaw Consulting.

Content 100

Content Innovation Education How To 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

According to Disney’s culture statement , following are the core values of Disney’s approach to guest experiences: Innovation – We are committed to a tradition of innovation and technology. Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. Demonstrate a high standard of excellence?

Conference 113

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

According to Disney’s culture statement , following are the core values of Disney’s approach to guest experiences: Innovation – We are committed to a tradition of innovation and technology. Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. Demonstrate a high standard of excellence?

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 10, 2016

Personally, before I attend a conference, I search Twitter for the event’s hashtag to engage in conversation and “meet” colleagues. An event app provides community managers countless opportunities to build an audience before the event, engage during and keep engagement thriving long after the event has come to an end.”.

Social Media 100

Social Media Case Study Library Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

Focusing on member engagement, Engel and Caraveli provide some guidance for associations to transform their thinking: Instead of defining engagement as what they value, associations should be asking how they can help their members accomplish their goals. Instead, engage your members’ skill sets. So how do associations compete?

Products 100

Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 9, 2013

An online engagement center at the 2012 ASAE Annual Meeting. I’ll talk to two experts in innovation, Jeff de Cagna , founder of Principled Innovation LLC, and Sarah Sladek , founder of XYZ University. By offering more digital platforms, associations will better engage and serve their members in the methods they prefer.

Georgia 100

Georgia Social Media Atlanta Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

This month’s guest blog post is by Jeff Hurt , executive vice president of education and engagement for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Jeff Hurt, executive vice president, education and engagement, for Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. It was originally posted on Jan. Photo courtesy of Jeff Hurt. Looking back to move forward.

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Conference Library Innovation Committee 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 10, 2013

“Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities. They reduce printing costs while increasing engagement and fostering networking. Results at Hand develops mobile-centric solutions for associations, events and direct sales organizations. Results at Hand app.

Social Media 100

Social Media Survey Video Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Micro-volunteering is emerging as a smart way to expand your volunteer pool and build engagement among your less connected members. With competition heating up from for-profit providers offering free or low-cost alternatives to association education programs, pressure to innovate in association learning mounted in 2013.

Las Vegas 100

Las Vegas Innovation Conference Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The researchers studied nine organizations to learn how they engaged millennials in their campaigns. Identifying tactics, metrics and a timeline early allows them to strategically engage key audiences. And this means thinking beyond digital engagement. Engage your millennials. Beef up your social media strategy.

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millennials Social Media Case Study Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 20, 2013

In recent years, ASAE has engaged more than 1,000 attendees in community service projects in host cities. It will work with the CVB to plan various events and educational tours for the 2015 meeting. In addition, CVB will help ASAE pick an organization to which members will give back when visiting Detroit.

Detroit 100

Detroit Metro Michigan Atlanta 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

The number one question I’m asked by association staff, subject matter experts and the media has to do with innovative, engaging and creative instructional strategies. Participate in engaging, facilitated conversations that explore industry questions/issues that truly matter. Conversations That Matter. Deep Dive Sessions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

And by “quality” I mean different, leading-edge, innovative and engaging presentations. speakers and topics) were phrased to encourage new, leading-edge, innovative, different speakers and topics that maybe we hadn’t featured before. You’re experiencing a trend, I believe, that most other associations are experiencing, as well.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Survey Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 17, 2012

Fans are able to experience and engage in each step of the process through exclusive interviews, video, photos, news about the coaches and artists, and a live Twitter feed. In fact, the most popular weekly shows have a designated social media host that engages with the audience right alongside the traditional program host.

Social Media 100

Social Media Video Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 2, 2012

A few years ago, the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) introduced a new award recognizing innovative collaboration. Even more than that, I was challenged to think about collaboration in a new and somewhat innovative way. Filed under: Achieve More , Innovation , Organizational Behavior. But that’s an aside.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Identify current (and optimal) engagement levels for the organization’s signature programs. Review adult learning principles with professional development staff, subject matter experts and industry speakers as a first step toward developing more innovative and engaging learning opportunities.

Analysis 100

Analysis Survey Education Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Aaron engages 100 percent and quickly connects with what is important to our members and students. “Aaron and the Event Garde team have been so helpful to ALTA’s Land Title Institute,” said Kelly Romeo, vice president of the American Land Title Association. “It We are looking forward to the next project with Event Garde, and many more.”.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

Full of energy, a spark for innovation and the courage to be bold and take risks are a few of my stand out characteristics that make me a firecracker! Entering a group of unknown people can be intimidating and there are times when I have to prepare, get excited and think of engaging conversation starters.

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

We discussed simple, but effective tactics for evaluating and developing relevant content, effectively marketing programs, and leveraging innovative instructional strategies to pique member interest. We actively engage our speakers and have them leverage their relationships in trade magazines to announce their presence on a webcast.

Education 100

Education Strategy Content Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Included here may be research time to develop unique content, custom Prezi or PowerPoint presentations, innovative instructional strategies, interactive learning exercises, engaging discussion topics and supplementary handouts. One-on-one meetings with attendees interested in future speaking/consulting engagements.

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Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

As the weekly blogger (and deputy editor) for ASAE ’s AssociationsNow.com , I write about some of the innovative things that associations are doing for their meetings and conferences. What other cool and innovative things do you think are occurring in the meetings space, association-related or not? The process was then repeated.

Washington 100

Washington Conference System Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As such, Wolowiec spent many hours on an airplane for speaking engagements. We’re committed to lifelong learning, for ourselves and for our clients, believing in its ability to produce transformational experiences that advance innovation. So…why should Event Garde win for the best meeting planning company?

Michigan 100

Michigan Metro Detroit Atlanta 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 first is characterized as highly innovative, collaborative and experimental, and could easily be classified as an early adopter.

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You realize that meetings are dependent on the economy surviving, innovating and saving. As your organization budgets for community engagement and explores corporate sponsorship opportunities, I hope you’ll consider contributing to Event Garde-ians’ efforts to fight cancer. Sponsorship amounts run from $100 to $15,000.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Team Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have an abundance of engaged, highly motivated volunteers who are brimming with ideas your association actually implements? 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.

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Committee Recruiting Recruitment Maine 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 26, 2012

From a staff perspective, these principles become important when identifying qualified professional speakers or when coaching home-grown subject matter experts to deliver content in a meaningful and engaging way.

Case Study 100

Case Study Content Education Innovation 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 14, 2015

According to Naylor’s chief innovation officer Marcus Underwood, as the typical screen size has grown rapidly, so has the way in which people use their devices. “In Underwood said gamification is one way that associations have rapidly boosted engagement with their mobile apps. That wasn’t always the case five years ago.

Social Media 100

Social Media Revenue Technology Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. The most innovative volunteer opportunities I’ve seen recently are related to tasks like crowdsourcing,” Hoffman said. Elizabeth Engel, CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting, LLC.

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Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100