Aaron Wolowiec

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Creating Community Agreements

Aaron Wolowiec

They can be used to ensure that a group’s behavior aligns with its values, they may be referred to when conflicts arise, and help set the tone and focus for your time together. Community agreements are guidelines or norms created by a group to establish a mutual understanding. Here's how the Event Garde team addressed this recently:

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Hiring an event management partner

Aaron Wolowiec

Ask for references and follow-up with them. Make sure that you get a list of past client references and not personal references. Did they actually manage the event, or were they a volunteer helping with a small portion of the event? It’s invaluable to find out what a past client’s experience was like.

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Feel the love

Aaron Wolowiec

Although research points to higher member conversation rates among those who’ve been referred, many associations are afraid to ask for a referral. And although it seems logical that members want to refer others, the main reason they don’t is because no one asked, WebLink says. Of course, not all members will be willing to refer.

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5 places online you’ll find Event Garde this week

Aaron Wolowiec

And if that’s not enough, read it for the TripTik reference. Included in this piece are no-cost, high-impact ideas for collaborating with a convention and visitors bureau in your next host city. Defining statements. On the Just Zubris Weblog, a 2011 post I wrote ( What’s your “defining statement”? )

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If companies build (capability), greatness will come

Aaron Wolowiec

Individual capabilities refer to training, learning or specific skills.). According to a recent survey by McKinsey and Co., a global management consulting firm, companies are struggling with the best way to build capabilities. In the study, companies cited customer demand and strategic importance as the top reasons for building capabilities.

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Learning plans for the New Year

Aaron Wolowiec

If appropriate, record highlights either digitally or physically for all to see and reference. Additionally, set aside time during staff meetings for the team to share its experiences for all to benefit. No matter where you start, be sure to take a fresh look this month at how both you and your team will learn and grow in the New Year.

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Happy employees, big dollars

Aaron Wolowiec

For example, Ericson creates a list of her employees’ favorite things – hobbies, restaurants and leisure activities – and refers to it when it’s time for recognition. Knowing your employees on an individual basis is the only way to know how to manage and recognize their accomplishments effectively.”.

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