Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This year, more associations reported success in helping their members find desired information quickly and keeping them informed about education opportunities and events. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey.

Communications 223

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 223

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

In college, I loved leaving classes with a new nugget of information. The demographic shifts, revamped business models, digitization of products, rise in big data analytics and new forms of competition require organizations to fuel perpetual skill upgrades,” King said in her new whitepaper. “HR Enter a self-developing organization.

LMS 183

LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. Competitive associations or sources of information (34 percent) and economy/cost of membership (31 percent) are the biggest external challenges to growing membership.

Certificate 140

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 140

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

She co-organized the first European Listening and Healthcare Conference in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, in 2014 and is currently planning the International Listening Association’s 2018 convention. They don’t remember people’s names, let alone recall the information they heard after lunch. Most people are passive, lazy listeners.

Conference 180

Conference Communications Social Media Process 180

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2015

This networking app sends you information on attendees you might meet before the event. CamCard : Now you can easily manage and organize the business cards you receive at an event. CamCard extracts relevant contact information from business cards and imports them into your smartphone. Charlie : Have a meeting? Don’t stress!

Social Media 100

Social Media Recruiting Recruitment Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

For example, employees are lax with confidential information, and should change passwords every three months. It’s scary just how quickly your business’ weak spots can become portals to your most protected information. One of the recommendations: Organizations should employ the same cyber strategies as government agencies.

Report 100

Report Tips Technology System 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 5, 2015

With unprecedented access to vacation rentals through websites like airbnb and VRBO , as well as the availability of discount hotel stays through websites like Priceline and Orbitz , it’s no wonder organizations are having difficulty filling their group room blocks during in-person meetings, conventions and exhibitions.

Discount 100

Discount Social Media Marketing Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 18, 2016

This year, more associations reported success in helping their members find desired information quickly and keeping them informed about education opportunities and events. While under staffing remains a top concern among associations, especially in the communications department, some positive trends emerged in the 2016 survey.

Communications 100

Communications Survey Social Media Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 12, 2016

The largest individual member organizations (those with more than 20,000 members) were the most likely to see increased growth. Competitive associations or sources of information (34 percent) and economy/cost of membership (31 percent) are the biggest external challenges to growing membership.

Certificate 100

Certificate Recruiting Recruitment Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

And on top of that, we are membership organizations, so it’s the members who should really be driving things. Earlier this year, at WorkXO, we released our Workplace Genome Platform to help organizations align their cultures with what they know is driving success. We embrace change in this organization. That’s not the point.

Survey 164

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 164

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 23, 2016

There are millions of resources about cognitive science so it’s easy to suffer from information overload. But a new report by nonprofit organization Deans for Impact summarizes some of the latest research on the science of learning. Students must transfer information from the working memory to the long-term memory.

Education 100

Education Course Examples Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

For example, the annual conference and exhibition of the Health Information and Management Systems Society offered a three-day Wellness Challenge this year. More associations are helping to keep attendees on track when it comes to their health and fitness while they’re onsite. Let Members Do the Planning.

Washington 100

Washington Conference System Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

ASAE The Center for Association Leadership , which supports the interests of more than 22,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide, sat down with President John Graham about new membership models and game changers he sees happening for associations during the coming year. JG: Mobile!

Detroit 100

Detroit Communications Technology Leadership 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

She co-organized the first European Listening and Healthcare Conference in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, in 2014 and is currently planning the International Listening Association’s 2018 convention. They don’t remember people’s names, let alone recall the information they heard after lunch. Most people are passive, lazy listeners.

Conference 100

Conference Communications Social Media Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 18, 2014

A good example: Measure how much your event gives back to the organization. Attendee intelligence focuses on demographic and behavioral information. Data are gathered through survey and registration systems and once gathered, your organization can analyze data for patterns (i.e. Every event organizer should be focused on data.

System 100

System Revenue Products Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And nowhere is this more important than in nonprofits – or for that matter, in any organization in which boards of directors make decisions. Good leadership requires vision. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking. A team mindset. In its research, the company surveyed 25 chief staff officers and senior association leaders.

Strategy 185

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 185

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 7, 2014

And for still others, it means a time to catch up, organize and reflect. limiting our conference brochures, marketing prospectuses and even our one-page letters to only the most pertinent information). When we become too verbose or attempt to share too much information, we often muck up the waters and turn off our audience.

Communications 100

Communications Michigan Products Marketing 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

It’s true that larger organizations can generally provide better – and more comprehensive – health care benefits. But here’s the kicker: The research also showed that employees don’t feel they’re getting adequate information about their benefits. In other words, an informed employee is a productive employee.

Education 100

Education Social Media Survey Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

And on top of that, we are membership organizations, so it’s the members who should really be driving things. Earlier this year, at WorkXO, we released our Workplace Genome Platform to help organizations align their cultures with what they know is driving success. We embrace change in this organization. That’s not the point.

Survey 100

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

The key is to figure out how your association, better than other organizations, can truly engage members and potential members. Thanks to 24-7 access to information, simply being experts in a field won’t cut it anymore. Your members can find information anytime, anywhere, with a click of mouse. So how do associations compete?

Products 100

Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This is a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to show their gratitude for customers,” said John Foley, CEO of interlinkONE and Grow Socially. While many organizations offer sales and discounts during the holiday season, try using a slightly different approach to show appreciation.”. Try starting with “thank you.”.

Social Media 100

Social Media Discount Marketing Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

Your association should look closely at similarly aligned organizations – regionally, nationally and internationally – to forge alliances for greater visibility and awareness,” Abila wrote. So, will there be an uptick in swapping of online materials and open source documents? It’s about rethinking association management systems, Abila says.

Certificate 100

Certificate Revenue System millennials 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

Budgets are still a concern, so organizations plan to host more local meetings, compress meetings into shorter times and increase use of technology. “It At the same time, food and beverage costs have increased, so organizations will need to come up with creative budget solutions (i.e. Does your organization have a strategic plan?

Denver 100

Denver Georgia Survey Communications 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 6, 2014

Following introductions and an outline of the day’s learning outcomes, I shared four big ideas that represent the importance of education to our organizations: Meetings represent a significant and increasing proportion of association revenue. Learn about the latest information shaping business/profession. Free information online.

Education 100

Education Michigan Certificate Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 14, 2014

As a trained crisis communicator, I’ve learned that an organization has about 30 minutes to respond to a situation, even if it’s just with a holding statement. If your organization doesn’t have a crisis communications plan, start one now, while things are calm. With these rules in mind, an organization can design its plan.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Communications Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Follow the template: Organization. Location/dial-in information. Following the meeting, clean up the minutes and edit out superfluous information. Agenda should be drafted/distributed a minimum of one week out. For the first “formal” agenda, plan for 30-60 minutes of prep. Committee/task force/meeting name. Start and end times.

Products 100

Products Video Committee Tips 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. Not to mention the countless organizations now offering education opportunities at competitive rates —even free! ). Mobile Playground.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And nowhere is this more important than in nonprofits – or for that matter, in any organization in which boards of directors make decisions. Good leadership requires vision. Strategic vision. Goal-oriented thinking. A team mindset. In its research, the company surveyed 25 chief staff officers and senior association leaders.

Strategy 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 100

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. And while experts have proven that informal or formal coaching is an effective PD tool, only 33 percent of respondents engage in mentorship.

Survey 100

Survey Class Tools Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 27, 2012

A simple social media kit identifying which social media platforms your organization is on, as well as very basic tips, tricks and best practices for actively engaging with others in these communities. I think these are myths – and I think it comes down to sharing appropriate and informative content with this demographic.

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Social Media Content Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

A link to the presentation – complete with examples and case studies that may be easily adapted for implementation within your own organization – is available here for download. During the program, a simple poll question was asked: “Does your organization currently curate content in some way following your major annual meeting?”

Content 100

Content Video Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Has your organization’s meetings function experienced a year-over-year revenue decline – however slight – since the 2007 recession? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, 2014 may be a great opportunity for your organization to conduct a strategic meeting audit. What key indicators did your organization emphasize?

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Little to no direction from staff/organization. Lack of information or decision-making authority. In addition to committees and councils, volunteers support our organizations as board members, SMEs and speakers (many of whom are uncompensated). What works particularly well for your organization?

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Although I cannot be certain, I believe this particular organization has – instead of hiring me or another consultant – simply decided to implement themselves the ideas I presented in my unnecessarily comprehensive proposal. To protect the innocent, I’ve removed identifying information from these comments and recommendations.

Proposal 100

Proposal Case Study Project Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2014

Attendees were led through a series of exercises that allowed them to reflect on what they thought about each trend, how they believed the trend related to their organizations and any action items they might want to explore upon returning home. The social media imperative. Fortunately, our colleagues were not shy. Final thoughts.

Social Media 100

Social Media Review Conference Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

You may know that Higher Logic is the leader in social media and collaboration solutions for associations, not-for-profits and member-based organizations worldwide – and, of course, Lauren Wolfe and I go way back as long-time members of ASAE’s Young Association Executive Committee. Schedule follow-on education.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

If something comes up, will the organizer provide content virtually? Event organizers use Twitter and Facebook to spread the word about events and to track interest among users. Access to basic event information and scheduling features are important app features for both groups. Is there a hashtag? Let’s talk social media.

Technology 100

Technology Social Media Survey Conference 100