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

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I recently did this for a client and following were the responses that bubbled to the surface: Attendee engagement within presentations is often minimal or formulaic. Asked speakers to share with attendees not only their experiences, but also how their ideas might be adapted to other organizations with differing resources.

Conference 100

Conference Committee Review Video 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

One of the most valuable resources you have is your association’s e-learning content,” Abila wrote in its whitepaper. As the association industry continues to evolve, community engagement and networking among industry leaders will be key to success, which could include sharing of resources. What about transfer?

Certificate 100

Certificate Revenue System millennials 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 3, 2015

Whether or not your association currently utilizes a mobile app for its annual meeting or as part of a larger, annual engagement strategy, the question remains: Just how ready is your organization to deploy a mobile app? Today, you are invited to take part in this brief assessment at no cost to you.

Organization 100

Organization Resources Cost Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 1, 2016

Engagement. But with the ambiguity surrounding what engagement really is, it’s challenging to develop and deploy strategies we’re confident will grow the participation, reach and value of our education programs. We’ll compile responses into a resource we will then share with you. We know we want it.

Survey 100

Survey Examples Education Strategy 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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. However, when ranking the effectiveness of chapters in delivering services, such as membership engagement and leadership development, there’s a gap.

America 199

America Michigan Report Education 199

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 2, 2016

Adrienne Segundo, chairman/COO, Limitless Association Solution Resource, LLC. Q & A with Adrienne Segundo , credentialing specialist, chairman/COO, Limitless Association Solution Resource, LLC. Filed under: Associations , Best Practices Tagged: Adrienne Segundo , Event Gardeian of the Month , Limitless Solution Resource.

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Content Resources Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

There are many reasons to form cross-sector partnerships: promotion to a bigger audience, inspiration from new ideas and approaches and access to additional skills, more resources and knowledge. Assets are any resources that you and your corporate partner bring to the table. How can you offer a ladder of engagement for #GivingTuesday?

Phoenix 100

Phoenix Discount Project Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

This month’s guest blog post is by Jenny Stanfield , lead event producer for Engagement Unlimited. Jenny Stanfield, lead event producer, Engagement Unlimited. Breaking out of the talking-head mode for your educational sessions is the best way to guarantee participant engagement. Follow her on Twitter at @thejenstanfield.

Content 100

Content Education Communications Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

At the same time, there are challenges – lack of resources being No. Increased member engagement is the most common way to measure innovation efforts. In addition, collaboration and communication and encouragement are the most common ways associations support innovation. And it seems there’s not much middle ground.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

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. Don’t just create products, events and resources you think people want.

Products 100

Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 23, 2016

There are millions of resources about cognitive science so it’s easy to suffer from information overload. The report is targeted to teachers and traditional educators, but since education is crucial to the event, meetings and nonprofit industries, “ The Science of Learning ” is an awesome resource. So just what makes us tick?

Education 100

Education Course Examples Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 29, 2015

Earlier this month in a blog post , Aaron Wolowiec encouraged readers to participate in a mobile engagement assessment. Do you want your users to benefit from your content or do you want them to purchase resources? And I’m not alone, so if your organization doesn’t offer a mobile app, it could be losing out.

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Tips Content Marketing Survey 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. A team mindset.

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Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 185

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. Dissemination of speaker resources (e.g., Commitment by the association to future speaking engagements.

Tips 100

Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Adequate time, money and other resources (including a talented and knowledgeable complement of staff) have been allocated to this essential association function. Identify current (and optimal) engagement levels for the organization’s signature programs. Member learning is not well-represented in the strategic plan.

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Analysis Survey Education Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

We actively engage our speakers and have them leverage their relationships in trade magazines to announce their presence on a webcast. Make your program more interactive, and provide tools and resources your competitors cannot provide with free CE programs. We are engaging content experts to do the tweeting.

Education 100

Education Strategy Content Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 5, 2016

Following a client engagement late last year that ended with kick-ass deliverables but a sour aftertaste in my mouth, I began reflecting on what I could have done better or differently to ensure post-engagement bliss. Throughout the engagement, circle back to project management. Ground rules for successful engagement.

Proposal 100

Proposal Project Communications Guidelines 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The report found associations rely on their chapters for member engagement, leadership development, membership recruitment, marketing communications and local resources. However, when ranking the effectiveness of chapters in delivering services, such as membership engagement and leadership development, there’s a gap.

America 100

America Michigan Report Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 15, 2014

associations’ global strategies and international engagement. In the end, a series of whitepapers and other resources will equip association members with tools to “go global.”. The study also found those associations that successfully engage worldwide have higher membership growth and more non-dues revenue than those that don’t.

America 100

America Revenue Strategy Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Speaking engagements. This year, Aaron spent many hours on an airplane for speaking engagements. And here’s what some people had to say: “Aaron is knowledgeable and engaging.”. Very engaging, personable, knowledgeable, understood his market, well prepared, very good at herding cats, great content, well-presented.

Michigan 100

Michigan Newsletter Atlanta Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

As our members, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees struggle to allocate limited resources, including time and money, they’re making tough decisions about whether or not to participate in our events. Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. Surprisingly, it’s not magic.

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Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 113

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

It takes opportunity, resources and the desire to be able to think strategically to consider how to improve relationships and to be smarter with how folks use the tools in their toolbox,” said Bill Voegeli (MPI Georgia Chapter), president of Association Insights — the company that conducts the Meetings Outlook research.

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Denver Georgia Survey Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

It’s not that they don’t want to; they either don’t know how, don’t feel empowered or have limited resources. Relationships/engagement – How will you create opportunities before, during and after the event to create meaningful relationships among participants? And let’s be honest – this often prevents adoption.

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Lack of resources to support scope of work. Leveraging just some of these course corrections while there’s still time could have a profound impact not just on your volunteer numbers, but on engagement and membership, as well. Little to no direction from staff/organization. Volunteer leaders are unprepared for meetings.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

At the same time, there are challenges – lack of resources being No. Increased member engagement is the most common way to measure innovation efforts. In addition, collaboration and communication and encouragement are the most common ways associations support innovation. And it seems there’s not much middle ground.

Social Media 100

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2016

As our members, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees struggle to allocate limited resources, including time and money, they’re making tough decisions about whether or not to participate in our events. Storytelling – Timeless and engaging stories delight and inspire. Surprisingly, it’s not magic.

Conference 100

Conference Michigan Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

And while experts have proven that informal or formal coaching is an effective PD tool, only 33 percent of respondents engage in mentorship. They also indicate a lack of resources for developing programs and implementing efforts. Despite recent technological advances and the advent of e-learning, on-the-job training is still the No.

Survey 100

Survey Class Tools Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

Resources for more information. Highlights of this presentation included advanced instructional strategies, successful transfer of learning activities, how to create an engaging onsite experience and contemporary adult learning principles. Throughout the morning, attendees engaged in four different idea swaps.

Innovation 100

Innovation Michigan Social Media Strategy 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 17, 2015

It was originally posted on the Guidebook Resources blog. A war room is a nerve center that can immediately and efficiently address the needs of your attendees and/or exhibitors, and it has grown out of an ever-growing expectation that events and meetings will be engaging, dynamic experiences. The Social Media Command Center.

Social Media 100

Social Media Cost Content Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 9, 2015

By industry sector, energy and natural resources associations were the big spenders. Whereas lobbying engages policy makers, public relations engages a public platform devoid of class, gender, race and socioeconomic divisions. The report found that from 2008 to 2012, 144 trade groups spent $1.2 4 in PR spending.

America 100

America Social Media Directory Washington 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. A team mindset.

Strategy 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 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

DECEMBER 10, 2013

“Your association can leverage mobile technology for advocacy, education, member communications and engagement activities. Association resources can be a great tool, but only if they work on the devices that association members use daily.”. They reduce printing costs while increasing engagement and fostering networking.

Social Media 100

Social Media Survey Video Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 2, 2012

Many resources are funneled into this department to ensure success and, ultimately, to create value and best serve the membership. Be honest about the functional areas that could use a bit more attention and resources – and deploy them accordingly. Be more deliberate about collaboration. Additionally, collaboration is key.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Combine this competition for time and resources with the endless access to information and content available online and you have a long list of continuing education providers competing for market share. Participate in engaging, facilitated conversations that explore industry questions/issues that truly matter. Deep Dive Sessions.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100