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Leveraging strategy to amplify education initiatives

Aaron Wolowiec

So, as a self-proclaimed “meetings coach” and Michigan native, I’m pleased to have been invited by Brian McGrain of CEDAM (Community Economic Development Association of Michigan) to submit a presentation proposal for this year’s summit. I consider my own work with the Michigan Association of REALTORS earlier this year.

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Back to basics: Education programs

Aaron Wolowiec

I recently facilitated two sessions on meeting planning and professional development for the Michigan Society of Association Executive’s (MSAE) Academy of Association Management. It’s again a reminder of the important intersection and relationship between learning and logistics, particularly as it relates to association education programs.

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

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The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based team was motivated by the desire to find solutions for struggling businesses like the Detroit automobile producers. Kim and Mauborgne are adamant that cost is a critical element in their equation. We consulted with experts within education from K-12 to advanced academics.

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What’s in store for 2014?

Aaron Wolowiec

This week’s guest blog post is by Alexa Stanard , editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Alexa Stanard, editor of Michigan Meetings + Events magazine. Michigan hasn’t been a trendsetting state since the heyday of the American-made automobile. Farm venues are hot, and Michigan has some great ones.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.22.21

Reid All About it

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Here are the educational events scheduled for next week. Breakout room topics will include asynchronous virtual education, virtual conferences, and Zoom tips. Organizer: Claudia Trapp, CAE, Senior Director, Programs and Education, IRP, Inc.

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Planners and suppliers tell all

Aaron Wolowiec

Kelly Van Dyke presenting June 18 at the Michigan Meetings Expo. Kelly Van Dyke, CMP and I had the pleasure of delivering the highest rated education session at the Michigan Meetings Expo on June 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Lack of communication and inability to compromise. Poor response time.

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Life goes on…and so does learning

Aaron Wolowiec

As some of you may know, in addition to my role with Event Garde , I work for Michigan State University’s central communications office. And so, Cobb said, associations should beef up their education staffs. Remember this as your association competes with cheap, easy-to-find educational resources a la the web. Globalization.

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