12 tips to make your virtual meetings more successful, and less stressful – for all concerned Whether you are being asked to design and produce a virtual meeting, speak at…
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The significance of two – for a successful virtual event Sound engineers at conferences only ever seemed to count to two when testing microphones… one two, one two. These same…
Innovative new interactive solutions combine with familiar skill sets to increase success and reduce stress There is nothing in the world of work that I enjoy more than designing and…
When facilitating a virtual meeting you should ‘cue’ your next speakers to avoid total silence or everyone talking at once. Send them a virtual red cue light… ‘Jo, I’ll turn…
How to repurpose, not postpone, your planned conferences, events and meetings to move forward, while the world is on pause With so many people now forced to work from home,…
What is the key to a successful event? Ensure that participants leave your event engaged and armed with clear actions, then deliver change once back in the workplace. Broadening participation,…
Are you clear from the outset about who is covering what at your live event? The rehearsals for live events are often characterised by comments such as ‘I thought you…
The power of the playbook in maximising success and minimising stress Let’s be honest, delivering a world-class conference can be a highly stressful affair! So many different elements, owned by…
Is your professional facilitator more interested in delivering success for your business, or in their own ego? When hiring a facilitator choose one who will only ever be satisfied when…
How to guide leaders and participants to reach new heights As rehearsals got underway for an important meeting recently, the Head of Corporate Communications reminded everyone about the ideal outcomes…
Five ways to fire up the engagement bang you deliver for the budget buck ‘Here’s the challenge’, explained a newly appointed CEO to me recently. ‘I’ve been asked to sign…
When working with a facilitator take every opportunity to check in with them, during breaks, lunch, even during exercises. Share your insights on how the event is going; you are…
