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.

Proposal 100

Proposal Project Communications Guidelines 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

I like to see a visual demonstration or example or read the information (as opposed to just hearing it) and then I like to digest it on my own before putting it into practice with others. It’s a great way to read the latest information on a topic and an invaluable tool for research. So that’s a personal resource I can’t do without.

Content 150

Content Tools Resources Examples 150

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

I like to see a visual demonstration or example or read the information (as opposed to just hearing it) and then I like to digest it on my own before putting it into practice with others. It’s a great way to read the latest information on a topic and an invaluable tool for research. So that’s a personal resource I can’t do without.

Content 150

Content Tools Resources Examples 150

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.

Social Media 100

Social Media Software Report Technology 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 26, 2016

You can facilitate a glitch-free learning and transfer process by adopting these measures even before the training program starts. 2) Identify the purpose (the what’s in-it-for-me information) of training. 1) State the “what’s-in-it-for-me” information at the beginning. Before the training. During the training.

Organization 100

Organization Case Study Course Analysis 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 23, 2016

The International Listening Association defines listening as “the process of receiving, constructing meaning from and responding to spoken and or nonverbal messages.” They don’t remember people’s names, let alone recall the information they heard after lunch. Most people are passive, lazy listeners. Words wash over them.

Conference 100

Conference Communications Social Media Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In summary, there is a finite set of characteristics that define strategic boards: Future focused — A strategic board understands and values the necessity of informed, future-focused strategic discussions. The business processes of the association need to support the board’s ability to make decisions within a strategic framework.

Strategy 185

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 185

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

How can you ensure attendees retain information long after the event is over, rather than forgetting their learning and newfound knowledge the moment they leave the venue? Discovery Learning simply means having students actively participate in the teaching process through verbal and tactile exercises. Value wellness breaks.

Content 100

Content Education Communications Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

That’s a lot to read and process. Write compelling communications that clearly spell out your value proposition and give both members and sponsors the information they need to make informed decisions.

Survey 100

Survey Communications Sample Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The new normal” is shifting to a process whereby a cross section of the association’s membership comes together as a conference task force or education committee and: Brainstorms what topics the members should be hearing at XYZ meeting (based upon the anticipated audience and conference goals/objectives). visuals, handouts, activities).

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Survey Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

That said, eliminating wasted efforts and minimizing defects can lead to new products and innovations, according to a new whitepaper by Elizabeth Engel , CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting , and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate , director of information systems for National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Innovation 100

Innovation Resources Products Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

After the contract is signed, will you work with an event coordinator throughout the process? A good event manager will be able to analyze the situation and make quick, informed decisions to keep the event on track. Are they current on industry trends? Ask the name of the individual on staff who will be in charge of your event.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Price Products Education 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. After five minutes, the two circles shift to the right or left and the process repeats. Flash Learning Room. Learning Groups.

Strategy 100

Strategy Education Innovation Industry 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

MAY 25, 2012

Resources for more information. Certainly, the presentation was informative and fun (I somehow managed to compare “learning in the round” with Michael Jackson, Billie Jean and a “dance on the floor in the round”). In most cases, we’ve got the RFP process all wrong. Why is it hot?

Innovation 100

Innovation Michigan Social Media Strategy 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 5, 2016

Participant/attendee information, including attendance figures, demographics and the results of any audience research (e.g., Make it an ongoing process. This should ensure the report is less tedious to complete post-event (with no lost information). aggregate evaluation data). Keep reports succinct.

Report 100

Report Sample Content Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 31, 2016

A: To learn, take in new information and consider its impact I need to have both. What I am enjoying most about this process is finding opportunities to apply what I am learning as I go. Q: Learn: How do you learn best? In a coffee shop with lots of noise or in a quiet, library-like setting?

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Certificate Library 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In summary, there is a finite set of characteristics that define strategic boards: Future focused — A strategic board understands and values the necessity of informed, future-focused strategic discussions. The business processes of the association need to support the board’s ability to make decisions within a strategic framework.

Strategy 100

Strategy Leadership Analysis Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

For example, here are four of the cultural building blocks on which we collect data in the survey: If a process, procedure or approach is not working, we can correct it with ease. If you’d like more information on the program, please fill out our contact form and mention the Volunteer Edition, and we’ll get materials out to you.

Survey 164

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 164

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

Associations need three things: people (SMEs, instructional designers, LMS administrators), processes (course development, marketing) and technology (video, left-navigation layout). Word of caution: A MOOC isn’t a webinar and it’s not a regurgitation of a PowerPoint presentation.

Mooc 100

Mooc LMS Learning Management System Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Part of the problem is traditional committee structure doesn’t allow for quick decision making, Engel said, and that doesn’t work when GenXers and millennials are accustomed to 24-7 information and networking. What types of decisions in your association would benefit from a deliberative decision-making process? We get impatient.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee millennials Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

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. The key is to figure out how your association, better than other organizations, can truly engage members and potential members. So how do associations compete?

Products 100

Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 9, 2015

It’s an exciting time for meeting professionals, and to help foster success, MPI lists some tips in its report: Offer attendees more engagement while gathering more data through your apps to help inform future meeting design. Make your eRFPs pop with clear details, and consider working with CVBs to streamline the process.

Denver 100

Denver Georgia Survey Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Bottom line: Embed choices into the learning process, even if they don’t seem meaningful. Social – Human beings are social creatures, so by creating social situations – rather than just giving lectures and presentations – people are more apt to retain information. What does this mean? So…try role-playing.

Sample 100

Sample Cost Education Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Early in the presentation, we discussed the expanding role of content curation and how it can serve as a valuable tool for associations who wish to make meaning of the sometimes excessive information, content and messaging they share with members. Simply put, content curation comprises three elements: Sorting through vast amounts of content.

Content 100

Content Newsletter Social Media Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Keep the survey short and collect contact information from those who take the survey. A good referral program is easy to understand, lets the member know what kind of people to refer, is worth the member’s time and makes the referral process quick and easy to complete.”. Of course, not all members will be willing to refer.

Survey 100

Survey Newsletter Marketing Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

“Association Learning + Technology 2014” is designed to help association leaders strategize for a new learning landscape, while meeting their members’ needs for convenient and quick access to information. There’s a goldmine of information in the report, which you can get for free if you subscribe to Tagoras’ free e-newsletter.

Social Media 100

Social Media System Technology Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

For example, here are four of the cultural building blocks on which we collect data in the survey: If a process, procedure or approach is not working, we can correct it with ease. If you’d like more information on the program, please fill out our contact form and mention the Volunteer Edition, and we’ll get materials out to you.

Survey 100

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 27, 2015

Another crucial element to measure is your attendees’ registration process. Whether you need all these or just a few, these metrics will give you the information you need to continue improving your events. Attendee Demographics. For instance, did they initially sign up for your event really early?

Social Media 100

Social Media Survey Cost Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Access to basic event information and scheduling features are important app features for both groups. Understanding the expectations of your meeting attendees as it relates to technology is an important step in the meeting planning process.”. And, there’s still concern about privacy. Share with us here.

Technology 100

Technology Social Media Survey Conference 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. This annual recognition continues to spotlight and reward collaboration both as a process and as product. But that’s an aside.

Michigan 100

Michigan Innovation Leadership Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Lack of information or decision-making authority. Following I’ve compiled just 10 simple ways we can take ownership of the volunteer management process (both as staff and as volunteers): Identify a strong staff partner to support volunteer success – continuously refining his/her skills. Communication among volunteers is unpleasant.

Michigan 100

Michigan Committee Course Association Management 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Who should be involved in the process? Transference – How will you help ensure information and knowledge presented onsite is retained by attendees and applied to their workplaces? 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?

Revenue 100

Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

For more information, check out the #GivingTuesday Facebook page and the Twitter feed and use #GivingTuesday and @GivingTues. Communicating impact to partnership stakeholders is a vital piece of that process. She tells us how your association/organization can participate in #GivingTuesday.

Phoenix 100

Phoenix Discount Project Communications 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. It’s about creating a dynamic viewer experience that’s fun, informative, unique and personal. It’s about engagement. It’s about community. It’s about culture.

Social Media 100

Social Media Video Conference Content 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Receiving contact information for all attendees. Opportunity to videotape his/her sessions for resale (this is a subject of its own and requires some processes to work well). Opportunity for “back of room” sales and limited promotion from the podium. Receiving a letter of endorsement from leaders (assuming good service).

Tips 100

Tips Cost Video Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 26, 2012

Specifically, andragogy places value on the process of learning. Adult learners resist learning when they feel others are imposing information, ideas or actions (or when content leaders appear unprepared, inexperienced or inauthentic). Andragogy is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn.

Case Study 100

Case Study Content Education Innovation 100