Monthly Archives: November 2011

You Need A Better Internet Filter: Try Human Curation [Infographic]

Tweet . It’s technically impossible for the Internet to be full. Yet our patience is limited when it comes to finding the right information at the right time to solve our problems right now! Curation is becoming a more valuable resource to those that don’t want to sift through hordes of data and pages of…

Six Uber Important Conference Connections

Tweet During school, we focused on what was in our heads. We took exams, got grades, received diplomas and worked towards degrees. During work, we focus on doing the job right. Our work is an open-book exam and we access lifelines from our colleagues to the Internet. Accessing our networks is encouraged and welcomed. Success…

Do You Want Your Conference Attendees To Hear Content Or Learn It?

Tweet Here’s a question to think about as a conference organizer or speaker. Do you want your attendees to hear the content or learn it? Goal: Hear The Information If your goal is for your attendees to hear the information, then continue planning like you always have. The lecture is the quickest, easiest and most…

The Essential Stats You Need To Know About Face To Face And Virtual Events [Infographic]

Tweet Any of these stats surprise you? Do you plan to use digital events in the near future and if so, why?

Bite-Sized Conference Sessions: Do They Work?

Tweet Shorter education sessions are not the secret sauce for making boring or ineffective conferences appetizing. They may be more innovative and less predictable. They are even more entertaining. Unfortunately, rapid-fire five-to-18-minute presentations don’t improve learning. Unless you intentionally add time for context and meaning making. Shorter Conference Session Trends There is a growing trend…