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Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design!
Conferences that Work
MARCH 3, 2025
However, my peer conference designs go even further, embedding fluid attendee status that adapts moment-to-moment throughout the event. Improve all your meetings! Whatever kind of meeting you organize, designing events where attendee status evolves in real-time will enhance both attendee engagement and stakeholder outcomes.
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Conferences that Work
JULY 2, 2018
The needs assessment trap Conference design clients who “know what they want” have already decided on their “ why? Because most clients engage me after they are committed to programs and logistics that are not optimum for what they’re trying to accomplish! ” and “ who? ” and “ where?
Conferences that Work
JUNE 12, 2017
I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Face The Fear—Then Change Your Conference Design!
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
The function of such meetings is primarily top-down : effectively communicate management objectives, answer questions, and get employee buy-in. I’ve run the core Conferences That Work design in a day numerous times, and it’s always a rush. So when should you use the Conferences That Work design?
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 19, 2024
Forged ahead and wrote what eventually became a series of three books on conference design. Consequently became a valued resource on meeting design and facilitation for thousands of people and organizations. license Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Paying it forward!
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
” —Jeff Jarvis At conferences, the “users” are primarily participants. For decades, I’ve championed responsible conference designs that prioritize participants. My books and writing share these processes freely, allowing conference organizers to adapt them to their needs.
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