2018 Great Ideas Conference SAMPLE SUBMISSION FORM

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1 2018 Great Ideas Conference SAMPLE SUBMISSION FORM To prepare for completing the required online form, use this sample to gather proposal details and complete content leader information for each presenter/co-presenter in advance. Step 1. Personal Details CONTACT INFORMATION First Name: Last name: Credentials (if applicable): Job Title: Organization: Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Personal Twitter Handle: Org Twitter Handle: Website: NOTE: For all sessions, the submitter is considered the point of contact for the session, which means it will be thus persons responsibility to advise his/her content leaders about the session acceptance/decline and updates. Once a session is accepted, each content leader will be responsible for requested deliverables via the Speaker Service Center login credentials will be provided. The session will always have a single point of contact. EXPERIENCE What is your position level? For-Profit CEO/President/Owner/Partner Association CEO/Executive Director Association C-Level, Executive Team, VP Association Director Association Manager Association Employee (non-manager) Other 1

2 Please provide a short biography (limit 150 words) in paragraph format that describes your association experience and expertise as it relates to the subject of this proposal. Have you submitted a proposal for an ASAE Learning conference within the past five years? Yes/No Have you presented at ASAE s Annual Meeting in the past five years? Yes/No Please describe any past presentation experience, either with ASAE or another organization, and any feedback you may have received. And, if you have a video, please share the link. For which type of organization do you work? AMC (Association Management Company) Association Foundation Business Partner/Supplier Consultant CVB (Visitors Bureau) Credentialing Organization Federation of Associations Hotel, Convention Center or Hospitality Industry Philanthropic/Non-Profit/Charitable/Foundation Org Professional Association Trade Association COMMERCIAL INTEREST/DISCLOSURE ASAE requires that any person in a position to influence or control content disclose all relevant financial relationships and/or commercial interests at the time of proposal submission. 2

3 INVITATION TO SELF-IDENTIFY In principle and in practice, ASAE values and seeks diversity and inclusive practices within the association management industry. ASAE University aims to maximize the power of learning programs by promoting involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities among program speakers, faculty and content leaders that maximize engagement across identity groups and professional levels. As such, the following demographic questions are designed for you to self-identify and will be used for statistical reporting without attribution to individuals. Age Gender Female Male Transgender Race/Ethnicity African American/Black American Indian/Native American Asian Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian Self-identification: Sexual Orientation Bisexual Gay Heterosexual Lesbian Years of Association Experience

4 Note: The same questions outlined above will appear for each presenter. Be sure to collect the information you need for each in advance, before you begin your submission online. All co-presenters must be submitted for consideration and approval. Step 2. Proposal Information Please take the time to submit a thoughtful proposal that clearly articulates the intent of the session. Spell check and grammar count. LEARNING FORMAT & LEVELS Which learning format best suits this session proposal? Preconference Workshops 3 hour sessions the day before the conference start o Robust and intimate settings where skills and knowledge acquisition are deep and one s development may be tested. Masterclass 2 to 2.5 hours as part of the program unlike a preconference session o Intensive learning focused on in-depth development of skills and abilities. Inform Learning Lab 30 minute session o Quick and informative essentials of a broad topic designed to provide core knowledge. Ideate Learning Lab 60 minute o Interactive learning featuring idea generation to uncover unconventional solutions. Ideate Learning Lab 90 minute session o Interactive learning featuring idea generation to uncover unconventional solutions. Create Learning Lab 60 minute o Interactive learning featuring real-time creation of tools, systems and strategies. Create Learning Lab 90 minute session o Interactive learning featuring real-time creation of tools, systems and strategies. TED Talk Style Speakers with inspirational and applicable messaging for both short and longer sessions 20 to 45 minutes 4

5 Ignite! 5 minute talks that comprise a 60 minute session o Everyone s favorite edutainment session is now center stage! A showcase of talks that might be bold, possibly brash, maybe even brilliant, but never boring! It's the learning format that's fast, fun, and focused where each speaker gets 20 slides, auto-advancing every 15 seconds, for five minutes total. Their challenge? Enlighten us, but make it quick! Levels relate to requisite learner knowledge, session format and engagement techniques, and complexity of the learning objectives. What level best suits this session proposal? Foundational Applied Strategic SESSION DESCRIPTION Session Title (limit 10 words): Long Session Description (limited to 150 words): Please describe the overall focus and goal of the session, including key points and supporting topics. If selected, the description below will be modified and used in the marketing brochure and website. NOTE: Do not include speaker, company or product names anywhere in the session description. Short Session Description (limit 50 words; one sentence). THREE LEARNING OUTCOMES To help bring the content to life and make it actionable, please clearly define how your session will support attendees in developing new skills and applying their learnings back at the office. Start with a measurable verb to assess learning outcomes (reference Appendix in Guide). After attending this session, attendees will be able to... Takeaway 1: 5

6 Takeaway 2: Takeaway 3: PRIMARY TOPIC AREA What topic area best describes the focus of your proposed session? Inter-related subjects are encouraged. (select up to three) Business Skills Business Operations Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Marketing & Communications Meetings & Events Membership Talent Management Other PRIORITY IF GIVEN TO NEW PROGRAMS THAT WILL BE UNIQUE TO THIS CONFERENCE. Have you presented a session that is materially the same as this one within the past 12 months? Yes/No Have you been asked to present a session that is materially the same as this one within the next 12 months? Yes/No TARGET AUDIENCE While we know that people from many backgrounds may gain value from your proposed session, consider the primary audience that will most benefit. What type of organization? (Select No More than Two) AMC (Association Management Company) Association Foundation Federation of Associations Professional Association Trade Association What size organization? (Select One) Small (1-9 staff) Mid-size (10-49) Large (50+) Any size 6

7 What position level? (Select One) For-Profit CEO/President/Owner/Partner Association CEO/Executive Director C-Level, Executive Team, VP Director Manager Employee (non-manager) Explain how this session proposal will meet the needs of the audience(s) you ve specified. INSTRUCTIONAL FLOW The design of instructional flow is essential to effective learning experiences. How would you describe the instructional flow for this session? What techniques and methods will be deployed? How will the time be used? While panel presentation are accepted, creative approaches to instructional that go beyond this basic approach are strongly encouraged. Please be specific. Is there anything else you would like us to know about this proposal? Thank you! 7