Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 28, 2016

Do you have tips to share? So I developed a process I now use for every conference, including ASAE. With the ASAE Annual Meeting and Expo quickly approaching Aug. 13-16, we wanted to share more advice from conference goers to help you capitalize on your experience. Contact Kristen Parker at Kristen@eventgarde.com.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 9, 2016

We had seven cities that were finalists in our selection process, and each one did a fantastic job. Check out these tips from ASAE. “Congratulations to the cities selected for our 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 ASAE annual meetings and expositions,” said John Graham, ASAE president and CEO. “We Is it your first time?

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Las Vegas Chicago Columbus Atlanta 100

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.

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Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 24, 2014

SAA also has two other resources on its site for first-timers: One has interviews with three previous attendees highlighting their tips and tricks for making the most of the conference and the other focuses on how to best navigate the meeting. ASPPA used the free, open-source platform All Our Ideas for the voting process.

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Washington Conference System Technology 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. offers some tips: Diagnose systematically. Objective assessments are an important tool in this process — and few respondents say their companies use such assessments now.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 24, 2015

But either way, MOOCs probably aren’t going anywhere, so it’s wise to take some tips from their success. It recently released a whitepaper with 10 tips for instructional designers and LMS administrators, inspired by the success of MOOCs. So what’s a MOOC? There are MOOC-like things associations can do to entice learners.

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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.” As part of the conference registration process, get people thinking about their listening goals. As Stephen Covey says, “Begin with the end in mind.”

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Conference Communications Social Media Process 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The course continued with a variety of instructional strategies, segmented content sequences and real-life facilitator tips and stories. Interestingly enough, this course aligned with Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction , a systematic instructional design process (which I quite enjoy!) Day 3 of Wilderness First Aid.

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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.

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Denver Georgia Survey Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 31, 2015

PNP offers some tips on hiring: Pay competitive salaries. Avoid a lengthy hiring process so “the good ones” don’t get away. A perceived lack of growth opportunities. So what does this mean for associations and nonprofits? Foster a positive workplace culture and environment. Be clear about job responsibilities and rewards.

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Marketing Leadership Technology Report 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 3, 2012

tools, technologies and processes), association contacts, vendor contacts, best practices and skill development. Finally, I intend to conclude with a brief discussion about staff learning investments, inherent benefits and tips for maximizing staff ROL. On the other hand, training “benefits” may include session content (e.g.,

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Indiana Michigan Cost Case Study 100

Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. You are just at the beginning of an exciting and accelerating lifelong learning process. Clearly define career pathways.

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Aaron Wolowiec

AUGUST 30, 2016

At the same time, Engel and Alcorn offer some tips for associations to take the next step in the educational spectrum: Clearly define educational competencies needed, including soft skills. You are just at the beginning of an exciting and accelerating lifelong learning process. Clearly define career pathways.

Education 180

Education Mooc millennials Certificate 180

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 18, 2013

ORGPRO tips and tricks webinar. Participants who request a mentor during the registration process will be paired with a volunteer mentor prior to arrival. We still need volunteers to participate in this program, so if you can commit 15 to 30 minutes of your time during the conference, please consider this opportunity.

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Michigan Member Engagement Conference Tips 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 23, 2015

Some tips: Ask people to contribute. Through the process of developing genuine relationships, associations become necessary partners in helping our audiences achieve their most important goals, and we achieve our goals—to be financially healthy, vital, growing, mission-driven organizations—as a result.” Ask them to help create value.

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Products Innovation Revenue Member Engagement 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 29, 2013

Here are a few tips to help you find the right professional. After the contract is signed, will you work with an event coordinator throughout the process? A good event management company should be an asset to your event, not a liability. They will bring knowledge and experience to the table which can help you save time and money.

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Event Planning Price Products Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

Have formal, documented product development and pricing processes that cover their technology-enabled and technology-enhanced learning. Or perhaps smaller associations can establish a YouTube channel and provide “tips of the day.” (By Have a formal, documented strategy for their use of technology for learning.

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Social Media System Technology Survey 100

Aaron Wolowiec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Tip for execution of strategy from @ aaronwolowiec : SPICE it up (Scan, Plan, Implement, Communicate, Evaluate) #asae14 LO3— Shelly Pfenninger (@shellypf) August 12, 2014. Ask questions about process, workflow and unexpected issues. This framework first presumes, however, that a thoughtful strategic plan is already in place.

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Nashville Analysis Review Communications 100

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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Tips Price Process Education 100

Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Following are a couple of tried and true tips guaranteed to help you communicate more effectively with your convention services manager. For starters, there’s the venue’s approval process. Ultimately, the key to a successful relationship with your CSM is communication. First, share information – and share it early and often.

Communications 100

Communications Cost Conference Team 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JANUARY 5, 2016

Following are five tips to get you started: Dedicate staff resources. Make it an ongoing process. So what does it take to develop and release your first post-event fulfillment report? Assign someone as the lead and ensure multidisciplinary buy-in from all other supporting departments/staff.

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Report Sample Content Conference 100

Aaron Wolowiec

JUNE 5, 2012

Instead of hanging the talent out to dry, the seasoned veterans are deliberately coaching their newbies through challenges, teaching them little tips and tricks, and honing their celebrity prowess and star power. How do you engage more seasoned professionals in the mentoring process?

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Leadership Tips Process Organization 100

Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 13, 2012

When utilizing these communication channels to share content, consider these tips: Utilize a consistent learning, education or content brand. Develop file sharing, communication and collaboration tools that makes this process even easier and less cumbersome. Online community. Direct mail. Social media.

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Content Newsletter Social Media Case Study 100