Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

In the process, I’ve formed invaluable networks, and our blog has gained quite the following. Event Garde has a great team, said Kathleen Mennillo, executive director of the International Hearing Society. IHS is thrilled to work with Event Garde and looks forward to executing many more successful events together.”.

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Michigan Report Innovation Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You should submit something,” said Karin Soyster Fitzgerald, my mentor and former boss, referring to an email from the American Society of Associations Executives encouraging members to comment on internship programs. RFP processes. Samantha Moore, meetings and membership coordinator for the American Bakers Association. Registration.

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Project Industry Class Washington 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 18, 2013

Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University, and Aaron Wolowiec, founder and president of Event Garde. To register, please e-mail Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) at louttit@msae.org. Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State University, an award-winning conference center.

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Michigan Member Engagement Conference Tips 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. We bring our beliefs from our experiences with other institutions into our conference planning process.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

We had seven cities that were finalists in our selection process, and each one did a fantastic job. ASAE last held its annual meeting in Chicago in 2007, which had the highest attendance of association executives. The proposals submitted by the winning cities exceeded our expectations.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

“With most people now familiar with a wide range of devices, software and apps, this is spurring a rise in ‘social selling,’ where hotel sales teams are often building relationships with planners on social media to establish common bonds outside the sales process,” the report says.

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Social Media Software Report Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 5, 2016

The first thing she told me is: “A wise consultant friend once told me if the proposal/contracting process is painful, the engagement will be worse. Some additional insights from our conversation follow: Prospective clients should be open to setting aside time to meet and talk as needed; and the process to do so should be relatively easy.

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Proposal Project Communications Guidelines 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.

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Committee Review Content Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2015

Q & A with Bonnifer Ballard, Executive Director, Michigan Section, American Water Works Association. I like the process of discovery. Q: If you could have any question answered, what would it be? A: I like that we don’t have all the answers.

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Chicago Tools 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

Next week I have the pleasure of participating in the Michigan Society of Association Executives’ annual convention, colloquially known as OrgPro. Nevertheless, I’ll be speaking at the Indiana Society of Association Executives’ (ISAE) annual convention Thursday afternoon.

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Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Executive Learning Experience for CEOs. After five minutes, the two circles shift to the right or left and the process repeats. Participants take on another identity during the brainstorming process, viewing an identified industry problem or challenge from a very different perspective. Flash Learning Room. Rolestorming.

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Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

A: Currently, I am studying to take the Certified Association Executive exam in May. What I am enjoying most about this process is finding opportunities to apply what I am learning as I go. Q: Transfer: Let’s say you just attended a certification course. What would be your first step in applying what you learned?

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Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Much of this fragmentation would go away under strong, executive marketing leadership. Even without a marketing executive, associations can give their marketing teams a better chance by allowing them fuller ownership of the things for which they have, or should have, responsibility.

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Marketing Social Media Content Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

Here are five ideas executed by associations throughout the past year that I think are the best of the best. ASPPA used the free, open-source platform All Our Ideas for the voting process. The process was then repeated. Have Staff Wear the Latest Technology. Let Members Do the Planning. The tool was easy for members to navigate.

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Washington Conference System Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 23, 2013

Self-reflection is never easy, but this week, Kevin Whorton, principal of Whorton Marketing and Research , will help make the process a bit less painful. Associations Professional Development associations executives Jeff De Cagna Kevin Whorton Learning management marketing Meetings questions research ROI Whorton Marketing and Research'

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Marketing Discount Conference Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 2, 2012

Interestingly enough, collaboration is defined as the act or process of collaborating , as well as the product resulting from collaboration. A few years ago, the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) introduced a new award recognizing innovative collaboration. But that’s an aside.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Communicating impact to partnership stakeholders is a vital piece of that process. Remember: Corporate-cause partnerships are all about relationships, collaboration, execution and impact (and fun!). Evolving a partnership requires taking the time to understand where you’ve been, what you’ve accomplished and how you can keep improving.

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Phoenix Discount Project Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

One of my MBA students this summer was asked to write a marketing piece to replace existing (and terrible) website copy as part of her job interview process. I’ve also heard of cases where the proposal outline is handed to another consultant for execution. A person who is a constant joy and inspiration to me is Hildy Gottlieb.

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Proposal Case Study Project Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 5, 2016

According to IEG , key elements of a post-event fulfillment report include: A brief (one-page) introduction and executive summary. Make it an ongoing process. Assuming it’s the only portion of the report some busy professionals will read, it should summarize key deliverables and include a short interpretation of the data.

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Report Sample Content Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Familiarize yourself with the differences among the various contracts your organization routinely executes (e.g., Quite simply, it breaks down the negotiation process. The personal and organizational benefits that result when you develop a meaningful relationship with those involved in the negotiating process are invaluable.

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Tips Price Process Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 5, 2012

For those who don’t know, Jimmy Iovine is an acclaimed music executive and record producer, and is Chairman of Interscope Records. Additionally, he executive-produced the critically acclaimed LeBron James documentary “More Than A Game.”. How do you engage more seasoned professionals in the mentoring process?

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Leadership Tips Process Organization 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

From the whitepaper: “Is there a process that can help associations achieve our missions, stay in business, find problems worth solving and make a real and meaningful difference for our members, achieving the sustainable, dynamic impact we seek? Thanks to Engel for her contribution! Q: How would you simply explain lean startup methodology?

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Innovation Resources Products Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Slide decks/executive briefs. Rather, curating a series of slide decks from a single conference on the same topic might result in an executive brief highlighting only the key points/images from each. Develop file sharing, communication and collaboration tools that makes this process even easier and less cumbersome.

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Content Newsletter Social Media Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

state or federal laws requiring an executive committee). What types of decisions in your association would benefit from a deliberative decision-making process? Which would benefit from a more rapid decide-experiment-learn-iterate process? The litmus test for maintaining standing committees is breadth of oversight (i.e.

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