Thursday, September 10, 2015

9:30-11:00am

Welcome and opening

Association Disruption: New Possibilities and Competition
Debra Zabloudil, FACHE, CAE, President and CEO, The Learning Studio, Inc.

Whether it’s crowd-funding, shared resources, or 3-D printing, disruptive innovations abound – and some are fundamentally changing the way we do business. Sifting through the many trends to determine what to pay attention to and what is just a passing fad has its challenges. Learn how to think differently about innovation and how it affects the landscape in which you operate.

About Debra
Debra founded The Learning Studio eleven years ago because she is passionate about learning and education. She wanted to put a team in place who, like her, firmly believe in educational excellence and transformational learning. She likes to say, “No margin, no mission” … illustrating that the success of any organization is only able to operate effectively with market driven products and services. Debra is your typical big picture CEO; she can spot an education trend early on and loves coming up with innovative ideas that will benefit TLS clients and their customers. She sets the tone and stage for all our projects and staff.

Just before starting TLS, Debra was Director of Learning Experiences at the Association Forum of Chicagoland, where she was responsible for developing and executing all educational programs and meetings serving the Chicagoland association marketplace, which represents a $3.1 billion marketplace.

Debra received her bachelor’s degree in Speech Communications/Public Relations from Southern Illinois University, and her master’s degree in Management of Public Service from DePaul University. She has earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is a past chair of ASAE’s Professional Development Council and speaks and writes regularly on the topic of association education trends, best practices and overall training.

11:00 am – 1:00pm

NEW - Innovation Lights the Way Tabletop Exhibit Session
Join our industry partners for lunch as you explore all that they have to offer. This is the first  year that the exhibits will be held in conjunction with the Innovation Summit. Show your support for the many CVBs, hotels and other providers of association products and services that engage with WSAE!

1:00-2:30pm

Driving Success through Solid Staff Culture: Measuring Progress

A solid staff team and culture are where the road to innovation starts.

In this panel discussion, we’ll explore different perspectives and approaches to laying the groundwork for a successful staff culture and teams. We’ll talk about positive change versus change just for the sake of change. And, we’ll hear from those that are measuring their progress in this area. You’ll walk away with an understanding of how to assess culture and determine the best fit for your organization.  

2:30-3:00pm

Break with Exhibits

3:00-4:30pm

“Next Gen” Volunteer Management to Facilitate Creativity and Diverse Perspectives

Robb Lee, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, ASAE

We all know that volunteers are an important organizational asset, and the need to continue to recruit and motivate them is critical to our success. Join us for a look at how we engage the younger generation, what motivates and how we get them to think creatively.  We’ll also talk about the importance of including and valuing a broad variety of perspectives in your volunteer team.

5:30 pm

Les Paul’s Big Sound Experience and Reception

They say timing is everything, and in this case it really is! Waukesha is the only Wisconsin stop on the Les Paul Big Sound Experience celebrating 100 years of Les Paul, one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, which made the sound of rock and roll possible,   and we’re going!  We’ll explore the exhibit and then move on to a reception where you’ll have time to network and discuss the day’s activities.

Friday, September 11, 2015

8:00-9:00am

Networking Breakfast

We’ll use this time to meet with peers that face similar challenges, have a passion for like issues and want to learn from each other.

9:00-10:30am

Now What? Pulling It All Together

We’ll review all that we learned in our sessions through a facilitated discussion that shows you how to pull everything you’ve learned together, put a plan in place and begin tracking your success!

10:30-10:45am

Networking Break

10:45am-12:15pm

How Do They Do That: Secret Tech Weapons for Association Executives
Beth Ziesenis, Your Nerdy Best Friend

What if you could whip up a graphic to brand your next event in a matter of minutes? Or schedule a committee meeting without having to send three dozen emails to find a time everyone could meet? Or create a dazzling multimedia video for your holiday luncheon – before the salad is served?

And what if you could pull all this off without spending a dime?

Discover how to use free and bargain technology tools you never knew existed to create professional quality graphics, make your office fun smoothly and wow your members. This high-energy session will give you dozens of tech tools that will leave people asking, “How DO they do that?”

About Beth
Meet Beth Ziesenis, our own personal Nerdy Best Friend. She keeps up with all the new online applications and downloads that can help you look like you’re working with a team of marketing, computer and productivity experts, even if you suffer from a shrinking staff and a disappearing budget.

Named an editor’s pick for best speaker of 2013 by MeetingsNet and  Favorite Speaker by Meetings & Conventions magazine in 2014, Beth is an author, speaker, technology consultant and self-proclaimed nerd.

12:15-1:15pm

Networking Lunch