Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Well, some of you may still be doing those…but technology has revolutionized the meetings industry – on both sides. Mimicking other industries, hotels are abuzz with content marketing. Technology is now integrated into the entire sales process, with electronic RFPs and registration software.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

These individuals rarely rely on member feedback and industry research, spending much more time focusing on instructional design and curriculum development. education committee members, board members, industry speakers, subject matter experts, target audience members and staff) to interpret the results of the member survey.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Who should be involved in the process? And while a handful of industry tools already exist to support these planning and evaluation efforts, they are tedious. So I’m sure you have some questions. For example: What does a strategic meeting audit look like? What is the first step in initiating this type of audit?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Participate in engaging, facilitated conversations that explore industry questions/issues that truly matter. This intensive workshop (half-day, full-day or longer) will cater to CEOs (and sometimes other top staff leaders) who are serious about a specific subject affecting their industry. Conversations That Matter. Deep Dive Sessions.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 28, 2016

I focus on eating non-processed foods without all the fillers and preservatives. One of my colleagues gave me this book several years ago when I was very green in the industry and feeling overwhelmed with balancing my personal and professional life. Q: Learn: What’s one subject you’d like to learn more about? A: Ah, yes!

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

It challenges existing assumptions regarding the association’s future role and corresponding business strategy within the industry or profession. The business processes of the association need to support the board’s ability to make decisions within a strategic framework.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

This year has been, and will continue to be, defined by intelligent growth for the meetings and events industry, the report found. Industry professionals plan to use mobile apps more strategically this year, including location-based technology for session check-ins and networking. It was developed in partnership with Visit Denver.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The winter edition of the report found 44 percent of survey respondents think the meetings and events industry will change due to the increased threat of terrorism. The visa process will change, as will destinations of choice, MPI says. And this includes educational programming. The ripple effect: cost. percent and air travel rates 4.2

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

Are they current on industry trends? After the contract is signed, will you work with an event coordinator throughout the process? Do they have access to unique ideas and services for your event? Ask the name of the individual on staff who will be in charge of your event. Will that individual be on site for the event?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 19, 2015

Institutional capabilities are all skills, processes, tools and systems that an organization uses as a whole to drive meaningful business results. Objective assessments are an important tool in this process — and few respondents say their companies use such assessments now. According to a recent survey by McKinsey and Co.,

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

Industry experts were then secured to speak about each hot topic. As most associations only have access to a skilled meeting planner, I would recommend enlisting the support of a professional development leader within your industry or a cost-conscious instructional designer/consultant to support your planning efforts. Why is it hot?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2015

The MIM + E team chooses categories, which vary every year to reflect a changing industry. Their professionalism and dedication to delivering a thorough and comprehensive analysis of our team’s annual conference planning process was present from start to finish. … Click here to vote.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Now in the role of conventions and exhibitions manager, I’m looking forward to being involved in the full process and experience again. A: I earned my degree in deaf education from Michigan State University but never used it, as I was working in the association industry at the time. Q: Give us one little known fact about you.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

Since associations are nimble and can respond quickly to industry trends (much more quickly than higher education institutions can), associations are prime MOOC providers, the whitepaper says.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

It allows us to go to a lot of the exhibitors and industry experts who are part of the trade show and interview them in a casual manner,” Lex Nepomuceno, WRA’s director of communications and technology, told Associations Now. ASPPA used the free, open-source platform All Our Ideas for the voting process. The process was then repeated.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. You are just at the beginning of an exciting and accelerating lifelong learning process. Finally, some advice for millennials reading this: “You have personal power and more options than you have ever had.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

In addition, associations represent every industry and therefore can offer college graduates a pipeline to employers. You are just at the beginning of an exciting and accelerating lifelong learning process. Finally, some advice for millennials reading this: “You have personal power and more options than you have ever had.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 8, 2012

It’s a limitation preventing you, your department, your organization and your industry from achieving more. And breaking through this barrier is an important part of the innovation process. Call it a rule, a policy, a culture or “the way we’ve always done it.” Whatever it is, it’s a limitation.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 20, 2015

At Event Garde, in addition to professional development plans specific to each team member (focused on anything from CMP preparation to enhanced writing skills), we are committed to attending at least one webinar a month focused on the latest industry trends and research. What do we want to achieve as an organization?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 16, 2014

a research and advisory firm serving the association industry. Any use of marketing metrics and an analytics process is good, but even better is when that process uses metrics that do more than just report on activity levels.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2013

In the process, I’ve formed invaluable networks, and our blog has gained quite the following. As most of you know by now, I came on board this summer as digital content manager to help Event Garde grow its online and public presence. And in December 2012, Wolowiec co-authored “The Meetings Report,” published in tandem with MSAE.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Overall, the survey found smartphones and wireless data/streaming video have had the most influence on the meetings industry. Understanding the expectations of your meeting attendees as it relates to technology is an important step in the meeting planning process.”. How do you use technology for your meetings and events?

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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. And it starts by asking questions, even if management doesn’t want to hear the answers. Kevin Whorton writes: I wondered what to write for Event Garde, but then a client solved that for me.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Have formal, documented product development and pricing processes that cover their technology-enabled and technology-enhanced learning. As the association industry transitions into technology-enabled learning, other trends will emerge, the report said. Have a formal, documented strategy for their use of technology for learning.

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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. Over the years, QVC has enjoyed record-breaking sales, has received countless industry awards and has donated millions of dollars to charity.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Likewise, it may be necessary for the speaker to interface with association staff, volunteer leaders or subject matter experts (either for administration reasons or to learn more about the needs/intricacies of the organization’s industry). Activities. Receiving referrals for other speaking opportunities (assuming good service).

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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. Other, more proactive strategies included industry-wide articles. Never again! The idea to develop an article providing more exposure to the issue is a good one.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

That’s a lot to read and process. Is this because two years ago I crossed the aisle from association staff to industry partner? And while I join these organizations for very specific reasons (with very specific goals and outcomes in mind), it’s clear to me that at least one of them has no idea who I am.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2016

My approach to learning audits is designed to help association professionals and industry partners leverage their inner entrepreneurial spirit to categorize, audit and optimize the programs that comprise their learning portfolios, resulting in a stronger brand, an elevated reputation and more loyal participation. taskforce)?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 31, 2012

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. Refrain from using (or even thinking) blanket statements like “We never pay for….” Develop relationships.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Whether this means recruiting them to serve as presenters, facilitators or curators, or simply featuring their blogs and industry resources within your established community, bring them into the fold. Develop file sharing, communication and collaboration tools that makes this process even easier and less cumbersome.

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