Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 20, 2015

I had the opportunity to participate in ATD’s Master Instructional Designer Program in December and I’ve already gained a new client as a result of that experience. 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.

Analysis 100

Analysis Project Team Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

“It is the best way, and maybe the only way, to keep our organizations in sync with themselves and with their markets.”. The Higher Logic report contains data from 339 community programs from a range of industries. In other words, communities must define value to their organization and to their community to foster engagement.

Strategy 140

Strategy Social Media Report Class 140

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years.

Social Media 191

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 191

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Whether it’s for prestige, a salary bump or a resume builder, people from all industries seek out certification programs. But the question is, should your association offer certification programs? If your association needs a certification program to draw attendees, chances are, better content would do the trick. And lots of it.

Certificate 100

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2012

In my mind, there are really only two possible outcomes: Member learning is well-represented in the strategic plan, both as a core service of the organization and as an important revenue stream. Likewise, it’s entirely possible the organization has created a separate strategic education plan. What did you discover?

Analysis 100

Analysis Survey Education Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 31, 2016

“It is the best way, and maybe the only way, to keep our organizations in sync with themselves and with their markets.”. The Higher Logic report contains data from 339 community programs from a range of industries. In other words, communities must define value to their organization and to their community to foster engagement.

Strategy 100

Strategy Social Media Report Class 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Always the bridesmaid (facilitator) and never the bride (learner), it was a chance for me to turn the tables and become a participant in ATD’s Master Instructional Designer Program. Which brings me to today: day one of the program. Was the content well organized? Now think about the education sessions your organization offers.

Michigan 100

Michigan Dallas Chicago Content 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?

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Revenue Industry Project Price 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 19, 2014

Second, it can drive non-dues revenue for your organization through commissions or revenue sharing with benefit providers. Perhaps one of the most popular options is discount programs. According to the report, only 24 percent of associations provide discount programs for their members. But who doesn’t love a discount?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 4, 2014

Likewise, many of the ideas garnered at this conference can be immediately tweaked and applied to your own organization. During this year’s program I have the good fortune to be speaking with my two favorite Osers – Donna and Scott. It’s confusing to know who to listen to and how it all applies to our organizations.

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Innovation Revenue 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

technology tools, apps, programs, websites, blogs, books and articles). 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. Industry News.

Michigan 100

Michigan Resources Products Event Planning 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

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 It’s about much more than setting up educational programming in an LMS and conducting performance reviews.

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LMS Education Class Innovation 190

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 22, 2014

As a result, certification programs, assessment-based certificate programs, digital badging and competency-based education are likely to be areas of significant growth for continuing education and professional development providers.”. “A If you know of an expert on MOOCs, or if your association uses MOOCs, please contact me.

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Mooc Certificate Social Media Michigan 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

We discussed simple, but effective tactics for evaluating and developing relevant content, effectively marketing programs, and leveraging innovative instructional strategies to pique member interest. I’ve also curated the stream of participant comments shared in this program’s chat feature. Effectively marketing programs.

Education 100

Education Strategy Content Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

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 It’s about much more than setting up educational programming in an LMS and conducting performance reviews.

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LMS Education Class Innovation 183

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

85 percent participate in sustainability programs or initiatives led by their city. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. 80 percent donate excess food to local charities on an ongoing basis.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Communications Certificate 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 19, 2016

85 percent participate in sustainability programs or initiatives led by their city. In fact, some organizations hold incentive programs for employees who are the most dedicated to reducing environmental footprints, hosting things such as luncheons. 80 percent donate excess food to local charities on an ongoing basis.

Michigan 100

Michigan Report Communications Certificate 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

But if you’re thinking of starting an internship program, and if you’re debating about whether to pay your interns, Prima Civitas , a nonprofit economic and community development collaborative, offers a good resource. But in the meantime, tell me: Does your association or organization use interns? If so, how? And do you pay them?

Michigan 100

Michigan Social Media Education 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. These leading-edge training methods could enable all organizations to replicate or scale up their learning programs quickly and cost-effectively across multiple locations,” the authors wrote.

Survey 100

Survey Class Tools Resources 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 11, 2016

According to the survey, association innovation tends to focus around a few main areas: website and social media; conventions, conferences and seminars; education programs; and membership, technology and marketing (56 percent each). That’s a recent development, however, as most didn’t start focusing on innovation until the past five years.

Social Media 100

Social Media Innovation Survey Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

So there’s not always a direct link between international members and international program participants. At the same time, these organizations should consider hosting events outside their home countries. Organizations that have a solid international business strategy experience faster growth.

Strategy 167

Strategy Social Media America Survey 167

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 12, 2016

The demand for knowledge will continue to grow this year, specifically the focus on certification programs. Your association should look closely at similarly aligned organizations – regionally, nationally and internationally – to forge alliances for greater visibility and awareness,” Abila wrote. Learning and partnerships. Transfer.).

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 7, 2012

The official session description follows: Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises, identify opportunities to employ self-directed learning techniques at a future signature event, the planning involved in pulling off a program redesign, and lessons learned. So, what is self-directed learning? That’s simple. teacher-directed).

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St. Louis Dallas Education 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 164

Survey Leadership Recruiting Recruitment 164

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 25, 2013

If you’re not familiar, Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It’s a completely student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. In what ways do you and your organization create a culture that’s okay with “messing up”? How do you overcome them?

Michigan 100

Michigan Content Leadership Products 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 15, 2014

Leaders from more than 5,000 organizations participated in the sixth annual survey. But 55 percent of organizations have three months or less cash-on-hand and 28 percent ended their fiscal year with a deficit. As another cost saving tool, organizations are relying more on volunteers. Take Meals on Wheels, for example.

America 100

America Survey Innovation Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

And this includes educational programming. For example, MPI’s Carolinas Chapter plans to bolster its risk management education programs by bringing in law enforcement officials and leaders from the Red Cross to discuss how to best handle disaster. The organization isn’t alone. As for corporate travel plans?

Survey 100

Survey Fort Worth Dallas Cost 100

Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 15, 2013

My colleague, Aaron Wolowiec , founder of Event Garde , posted on Collaborate , a private social network for members of the American Society of Association Executives , that I was looking for examples of successful internship programs. Given that, it makes sense to create a pipeline of talent to the organizations: interns.

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Philadelphia Marketing Examples Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 9, 2012

Based upon the goals and objectives of each specific program, these individuals bring to their organizations a wealth of knowledge and experience which they draw upon when building an effective strategy for educating members. Ultimately, these programs are memorable, refreshing and very successful.

Strategy 100

Strategy Blended Learning Survey Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Furthermore, many professional organizations take pride in providing numerous meetings and conferences when instead they should focus on job opportunities, credentialing and certifications, Abila found. Understanding generations and how they like to engage now is essential for any organization,” Abila said. So what does this all mean?

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millennials Social Media Communications Newsletter 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

Unfortunately, while we’ve been busily building and marketing the programs, products and services we think our audiences might like, the world has changed,” write Elizabeth Weaver Engel , CEO & chief strategist, Spark Consulting LLC, and Anna Caraveli , managing partner, The Demand Networks LLC, in their new whitepaper. It’s about them.

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Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 14, 2016

So there’s not always a direct link between international members and international program participants. At the same time, these organizations should consider hosting events outside their home countries. Organizations that have a solid international business strategy experience faster growth.

Strategy 100

Strategy Social Media America Survey 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. Link theory with practice.

Member Engagement 100

Member Engagement Content Conference Social Media 100

Aaron Wolowiec

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

We plan events and programs with an emphasis on providing networking environments and opportunities for program attendees and participants. And individually, we belong to networks and organizations that enhance our personal and professional goals. Q: What do you think is Event Garde’s biggest strength? A: Our commitment.

Content 100

Content Innovation Education Survey 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

JULY 3, 2012

In other words, this is where conference learning (unique for each attendee) intersects with his or her organization’s mission, vision and values to create a value-add. Organizations can expect a financial return on investment, as well as a multidimensional return on their commitment to learning (e.g.,

Indiana 100

Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 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