At the AIIP19 Conference, AIIP Past President, Cindy Shamel presented a snap talk on learning by doing. Birgit Bauer, Bauer Business Research reports on training on the job tips.
Many of us – AIIPs members and attendees of the conference – are solopreneurs. Solo. No people, no colleagues. No corporate structure. Nobody to send us to courses. Listening to her talk we were encouraged to learn by doing.
Read More →Marilyn Harmacek, reports on the AIIP 2019 Conference snap talk by Rhonda Kleiman on The Secret Sauce to Keeping a Client Happy.
Rhonda Kleiman, President of Rhonda Kleiman Group stepped up to the microphone with several tips on how to keep clients happy. The ‘secret sauce” turns out to be managing expectations on both sides of the equation.
Read More →The Awards Committee is proud to announce that we honored the following AIIP members at the April 2019 AIIP Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Congratulations to Andrea Carrero, Carol Compton, Kelly Berry, and Birgit Bauer.
Andrea Carrero, Word Technologies Inc.
The AIIP President has the honor each year of selecting the recipient of the Marilyn M. Levine President’s Award. Marilyn was AIIP’s first president, and the award is given in recognition of any person or institution that has demonstrated extraordinary support of the objectives of the association.
Andrea has been a long-time supporter of AIIP through her contributions to the public relations, conference planning, and, most recently, AIIP-L committees. When asked about her service to AIIP Andrea said, “AIIP gave me the skills I needed to run a successful business and always serves as a resource.”
This exemplifies the mission of the association, and it is a pleasure to recognize Andrea for her support of AIIP.
Carol Compton, INDIECLEAR
The Sue Rugge Memorial Award is given to a member who has significantly helped another member through formal or informal mentoring.
Carol received this award in recognition of the training in script clearance work she provided to three AIIP members, including 15 hours of video training, group video conference calls, and one-on-one feedback on script projects. Her nominee wrote “To me, that shows an incredible dedication to the craft of script clearance and is a measure of the investment she made to the training process.”
Carol’s training is also noteworthy because she has helped three AIIP members gain the necessary skills in this highly-specialized area and expand their businesses.
Kelly Berry, ResourceAbility, LLC
“Strategic Planning for Small Business,” AIIP Connections 32(4), Dec 2018
In April 2019, we presented the AIIP Connections Writer’s Award for the last time. AIIP Connections, our quarterly publication, has been enjoyed by members since it first appeared in 1991. The award was designed to encourage original contributions by members of AIIP and has been presented each year to the author of the best original article published in AIIP Connections.
This year produced a strong field of contenders for the award. Because of her engaging writing on a topic of value to members, Kelly Berry received the 2018 AIIP Connections Writer’s Award for “Strategic Planning for Small Business,” which appeared in the December 2018 issue.
The award includes a cash prize sponsored by a group of former AIIP Connections editors: Crystal Sharp, Sharp Information Services (2001–2002); Heather Carine, Carine Research (2009–2011); Joann Wleklinski, Wleklinski Information Services (2005–2007; 2011–2015); and Phyllis Smith, ITK Vector Inc. (2015–2019).
Birgit Bauer, Bauer Business Research e.U.
The purpose of the Roger Summit Conference Sponsorship is to facilitate awareness of the benefits of attending AIIP annual conferences and to support a member who has not previously attended. It provides a cash stipend and free conference registration.
This year the sponsorship went to Birgit Bauer of Bauer Business Research, based in Vienna, Austria. Birgit has been an active European member of AIIP and a regular at the annual Internet Librarian International Conference in London, where she helps out on the AIIP stand.
Birgit had never attended an AIIP annual conference, since the cost of travel from Austria to the USA is a significant expense, and winning the Conference Sponsorship made it possible for her to take advantage of this valuable experience.
Troy Wason, Principal & Chief Research Officer at Axxess Point Inc, shared his transformational journey from self-professed introvert to natural-born extrovert or ‘schmoozer’ in a snap talk at the AIIP 2019 Annual Conference. Ellen Naylor from Business Intelligence Source reports on Troy’s snap talk session.
Schmoozing often has a negative connotation in politics. Troy Wason’s definition of schmoozing is making social connections with friendly, non-aggressive chat. So, what’s the difference between networking and schmoozing? About 2 glasses of wine.
Read More →Monica McCann, Medical Writer and Prospect Researcher, Chesapeake Medical Communications reports on the 2019 AIIP Conference Snap Talk: “Need Help? Phone a Friend.”
Do you frequently find yourself with more work than you can handle? Well, subcontracting may be a business strategy to consider. AIIP members Karen Klein and Michelle Rawl shared their insights during the 2019 AIIP Conference Snap Talk: “Need Help? Phone a Friend.”
Karen Klein and Michelle Rawl discussed how they have developed a successful sub-contractual relationship and leveraged the unique capabilities of AIIP members.
How can subcontractors facilitate a good working relationship?
Have a “graceful exit” ready!
“Thank you for all the work you’ve done, my schedule is freeing up and I’ll be able to handle the project from here.”
If you find yourself needing extra help during a busy project season, or if a new opportunity arises that requires a different set of skills that complement your own, consider reaching out to your AIIP colleagues. You just might create a long-term, effective working relationship that can help you grow your business.
Thank you to Fulcrum Information Resources and Rawl Research for sponsoring the Snap Talk.
By Mary Ellen Bates
The Association of Independent Information Professionals has plenty of opportunities for members to learn and develop new skills through volunteering and supporting AIIP. The program of virtual meetings and other events is thriving thanks to the efforts of three dedicated volunteers from the newly formed Virtual Events Committee.
Read More →Jennifer E. Burke, President of IntelliCraft Research, presented at the AIIP 2019 Conference on Productivity Tools for running your business. Chris Cochran, AIIP member, reports on Jennifer’s Conference session
Read More →AIIP members, Linda Rink, Chrissy Geluk, and Matt Von Hendy tackled proposing and negotiating costs, deadlines, deliverables and project scope in their panel presentation at the AIIP19 Conference. Marilyn Harmacek, Insight Analyst at MHConsulting reports on the tips and tricks shared by the panel speakers.
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