by Jeff Hurt, Velvet Chainsaw This spin on cogito ergo sum (English: “I think, therefore I am”) could possibly be a good motto for all conferences and events. Social Learning We participate, therefore we are. Our learning, understanding and knowledge are developed in participation with others. Social learning occurs through conversations about the content and […]
by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive As some of our regular readers and contributors may have noticed we changed our blog’s name from “The Strategic Business Value of Meetings and Events” blog to the “Energize Your Meetings & Events” blog. This is not because we do not see the strategic value in meetings (and events), […]
by Jeff Hurt, Velvet Chainsaw When was the last time you visited a museum? Nina Simon‘s Complicity, Intimacy, Community post about fostering personal relationships with visitors in small and large spaces brought back a flood of memories of some of my museum experiences. You should read it and then come back here. Go ahead, I’ll […]
by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive Having produced interactive and team experiences for meetings and events for 20+ years I have seen and participated in a lot of prize raffles and giveaways at events. But at a networking reception last week, with a completely stuffed raffle drum and attendees feverously separating more raffle tickets to […]
by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive Excuse me for a moment as I open up for discussion the question that has been burning in our office and with many others in the industry – Why? Why is a blog on the “Strategic Value of Meetings & Events” or similar blogs in the industry important when […]
by Anne Thornley-Brown, Executive Oasis International After the Wall Street Meltdown, many companies took a predictable approach and cut all team building as a “discretionary expense”. The AIG Effect was the final nail in the coffin. Afraid of possible fallout due to “optics”, even companies that were doing well felt it prudent to put team […]
by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive There are many decisions for a planner to make when hosting a team program for a company meeting or retreat. These decisions include selecting the right teambuilding company or facilitator, finding the right venue, deciding on the best program activity and understanding what participants should “walk away with”; such […]
by Eva Niewiadomski, Catalyst Ranch This blog was originally written and posted by Blogger Harvey Chimoff on September 16, 2009. Harvey Chirnoff is a cross-functional marketing leader who relies on a special blend of pragmatic strategy, vision, organization, and action to achieve marketing and business results. Contact Harvey at hchimoff@att.net. Click here to see the […]
by Janet Elkins, EventWorks, Inc. Here at EventWorks we are a multi-generational and multi-cultural crew. Each in our own way we try to stay informed about our industry and economic trends in general as best we can. Besides this blog, we read trade magazines, weeklies, dailies and more. We follow television and social media. But […]
by Ed Graziano, Corporate Event Interactive While meetings are valuable for providing training, conveying company content and motivating “the team,” what is often forgotten is the sheer power that meetings have to create and enhance relationships. If at a meeting of 100 participants, each person creates or strengthens five relationships, the meeting is responsible for […]
by Travis Himstedt, Corporate Event Interactive An important part of business development involves leadership training because developing the right kind of leaders leads to profitability and sustainability for organizations. With MBA programs offering classes on leadership, consultants at every turn and countless books about it on the shelves, leadership training is a billion dollar industry. […]
by Eva Niewiadomski, Catalyst Ranch I recently read an article in the Wall Street Journal titled “Boring Meetings? Get Out the Water Guns” written by Emily Maltby. Here’s a short excerpt: