Tweet Recently I wrote a post about homogenized conference experiences. There were several interesting and insightful comments like Paul Salinger’s and Marilyn Yocum’s. Professional speaker and Professor David Goldsmith recently added his views as well. Dave Lutz and I thought Goldsmith’s comments were worth reposting for everyone to read and respond. From David Goldsmith I…
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Four Steps To Overcome Conference Attendee Resistance To Active Participation
Tweet “I’m going to divide you into small groups.” That statement strikes fear in hearts and raises blood pressure in many conference attendees. Heads turn. Eyes dart. Dread increases. Frantic thoughts appear. Something from deep within the bowels of the unconscious mind rises and takes hold of the body. Sweat breaks on brows. The mind…
Flip The [Twitter] Bird: The COPA Agreement
Tweet It’s time to flip the bird for your next conference or event. Not literally. Figuratively. It’s time to flip the little blue Twitter bird for your next conference by creating a COPA Agreement. An Agreement between the Conference Organizer, Presenter and Attendee (COPA). Many conference organizers wrestle with the idea of projecting the Twitter…
6 Sponsor Tips For Your Online Audio And Video Content
Tweet “It’s a people driven economy, stupid,” says Socialnomics author Erik Qualman. He starts his book with this paraphrase of the famous 1992 James Carville quote, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Qualman says it’s only a slight change of words but a drastic adjustment in business and social philosophy. It’s Socialnomics, a far-reaching revolution that will…
Breaking Down Association Silos And Playing To Win
Tweet Formerly titled Playing To Win, 2009 Edition Belonging to your association and attending your live events are no longer the only ways for your members to build their network or receive just-in-time education. How will you continue to meet their needs? By breaking your staff out of their silos and making sure they share…
