Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 3, 2012

On July 26, I had the good fortune of presenting a webinar for Higher Logic. 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. Our chapters will also ask presenters to come in and re-present.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 18, 2012

ET, it will be my pleasure to present a webinar of the same name for Higher Logic. Examples and case studies presented during this program will help illuminate real life examples that can be immediately implemented within your own organization. What have you found to be most useful/beneficial in your own organization?

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Organizations. at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in Lansing , this year’s program features a keynote presentation titled “ Leading in Style ” by leader development specialist Allison McClintick. Outlook calendar. Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Convention calendars. Industry News. Meetings Focus. Michigan Meetings + Events. Lead Retrieval.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 20, 2015

It seems like only yesterday I was gearing up for the hustle and bustle of the holidays: decorations, cards, presents, baking, parties and the like. For me, the power of intentionally setting goals (both big and small) to advance the success of an individual, team and organization should not be underestimated. Performance Analysis.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

I had the pleasure of presenting this year at the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition in Nashville. Here you can easily replace the word “companies” with any functional area or department within your organization. 82% of Fortune 500 CEOs feel their organization did an effective job of strategic planning.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 21, 2012

This session is presented by Young Association Professionals, Aggregage , Association Universe and Infinite Conferencing as part of The New World of Member Engagement Webinar Series. . Past presentations have included: “What Does Member Engagement Mean to You?” Future presentations will include: Jan. On Wednesday, Jan.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

4, I had the pleasure of presenting a breakout session on collaborative learning environments during the 2012 Higher Logic Super Forum. Organizing it around a specific theme. Presenting it in a meaningful way. So, my question to you is this: How does your organization curate content? Content curation offers high value.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2014

During that conference, Scott Oser and I had the pleasure of presenting a session titled, “Under Pressure: Navigating Extreme Association Trends.”. In fact, there’s been so much talk about social media and its benefits that you might think failing to allocate marketing resources to social media would justifiably harm your organization.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 7, 2012

14, I’ll have the pleasure of presenting with leadership strategist Cynthia D’Amour at the ASAE Annual Meeting in Dallas. For those who don’t know, Cynthia presented the highest ranked learning lab at the ASAE Annual Meeting in St. Teacher Directed vs. Learner Directed. On Tuesday, Aug. So, what do we have in store for you?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Not to mention the countless organizations now offering education opportunities at competitive rates —even free! ). Note: I could never credit every individual or organization that’s had a hand in developing and shaping these instructional strategies. talk show-style). Genius Bars. Jam Sessions. Keynote Alternative. Smart Talks.

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Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

Likewise, the worksheets and presentation slides are also available for download. Organized by topic, following are the lightly edited participant insights I think you’ll find invaluable: Identifying relevant content. So, my question to you is this: Does your organization have a separate strategic education plan?

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Hosting small meetings allow organizations to showcase local hot spots – and yes, even a favorite eatery works. Finding available dates presents the second largest challenge, followed by securing suitable function space onsite. Also in the survey, Successful Meetings members viewed meetings with 25 people or fewer as “small meetings.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Unfortunately, many organizations are stuck when it comes to volunteers, she said. Like zombies, committee members engage in busy work instead of generating new ideas to further the mission of the organization. Elizabeth Engel, CEO and chief strategist for Spark Consulting, LLC. Are you seeing a surge in GenX and millennial volunteers?

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

And individually, we belong to networks and organizations that enhance our personal and professional goals. Very engaging, personable, knowledgeable, understood his market, well prepared, very good at herding cats, great content, well-presented. This is the first webinar I actually paid attention to throughout the whole hour.”.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 21, 2015

CamCard : Now you can easily manage and organize the business cards you receive at an event. Through pros and cons lists and organizing your decision options, inDecision can help you make the right networking choice. If you are one of those people who can never seem to remember names, Namerick is for you.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Table to farm – Recently, the “farm to table” concept, in which organizations serve farm-raised meat and organic vegetables during meals, was all the rage. Instead of a pre-plated dinner, organizations will offer restaurant-like ambiances in which hostesses seat guests who order from a menu.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 8, 2012

We never allow presenters to…”. “We It’s a limitation preventing you, your department, your organization and your industry from achieving more. What would happen if: You allowed presenters to…. We’re literally not realizing our (and their) fullest potential because of the barriers we’re so quick to put up around us.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Getting kids up in front of their classmates at a young age is a terrific way to build their confidence for future speeches and group presentations. My sister did, however, take a follow-on video of my niece giving a similar presentation about her stuffed animal, Foxy. Lately, it’s all about the show and tell. And why wouldn’t it?

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

A couple years back, I attended a conference where the following statistics were presented: Attendees remember 25 percent of what they hear, 50 percent of what they write down and 75 percent or more of what they actively participate in. Think of it in terms of trying to learn a card game. This is, indeed, a true success!

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Following is the abridged version of our presentation (and I promise I’ve saved our best examples and talking points for the program – so I hope to see you there): Contracts differ. Familiarize yourself with the differences among the various contracts your organization routinely executes (e.g., Trade shoes. Avoid “never.”

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 25, 2012

The five-minute presentations focused on the following four key areas: What is the trend? 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. Why is it hot?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 3, 2016

On Thursday, April 28, I had the opportunity to present a webinar on learning portfolio audits as part of the CommPartners Education Innovation Series. What if you could replicate the secrets of their startup success within your own department or organization? But what does that have to do with thinking like an entrepreneur?

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Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

So event planners shouldn’t be afraid to incorporate video into presentations, and, better yet, dabble in live streaming for their events. Of course, all this is good news for vendors and IT providers, both of whom, the report predicts, could see steady growth in businesses from organizations looking to improve their events.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

food and beverage, AV and function space) while instructional designers focus on the content presented. Was the content well organized? Now think about the education sessions your organization offers. ” I’ll also help define what’s in it for your organization. Do you remember what you had for lunch?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 26, 2012

For those who don’t make their career on the speaker circuit (but sometimes find themselves in front of an adult audience delivering content), knowing these basic principles provides direction when organizing, building and delivering a dynamic learning session.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

1 technological learning tool, followed by online learning programs, such as tutorials or presentations. Chief Learning Officer – About 40 percent of respondents said someone within their organization holds a title that incorporates the word “learning.”. Webinars continue to be the No.

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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?

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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. So when I’m choosing conferences to attend, I look for technology use. Is there a hashtag? Let’s talk social media.

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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. Organized by topic, following are the lightly edited insights: Case studies. Yet, I have.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

The center featured a technology showcase to demonstrate new tools and included a place for speakers to hold mini-sessions to dive deeper into concepts and topics they presented on during their larger, 75- to 90-minute learning sessions held earlier the same day. Let Members Do the Planning.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 25, 2013

Crenshaw, southeast zone adviser of the Michigan District of Key Club International, to present two breakout sessions on public speaking and confidence building at the organization’s 2012 Fall Rally in Wayland. It’s a completely student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. How do you overcome them?

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

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. The list of sponsorship opportunities were presented as a menu rather than as a customized recommendation within my budget capabilities.

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Tagoras found there are three standard technologies for virtual events: webinar or webcast tools for presentations; communication tools to allow for real-time conversations among participants; and document and resource sharing of event materials. And about 21 percent indicated they plan to offer such an event in the next 12 months.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

My closing keynote presentation – Return on Learning (ROL): More Than a Boring Statistic – is intended to be a highly interactive session explaining what exactly ROL is, how to calculate it and why it’s important. So, my question to you is this: How does your organization leverage ROL when marketing programs and events?

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Here’s what others have to say: “Aaron and his staff at Event Garde provided first-rate service to our nonprofit organization. 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. …

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Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Last month, I had the opportunity to present a session on meeting management (e.g., Follow the template: Organization. a staff meeting, a committee meeting or a board meeting) to a group of volunteer leaders. We started by viewing the following (hilarious!) YouTube video depicting every meeting ever. Committee/task force/meeting name.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 11, 2014

Religious organizations took the top spot for volunteering, followed by schools, sports groups or other youth extracurricular groups. Those who achieved a higher level of education volunteered more often and were more likely to volunteer with multiple organizations. Part-time employees volunteered more than full-time employees.

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