A terrific example of the value of client feedback—Part 1 : Conferences That Work
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I love my clients, but some have a special place in my heart — those who generously give me feedback. Here's a terrific example of the value of client feedback.
#assnchat #feedback #eventprofs #eventdesign
on Mon, 2PM
How to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom : Conferences That Work
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The first in a series of posts on how to implement participant-driven breakouts in Zoom. Here, I explain the "Why?" and an overview of the entire process.
#zoom #meetings #eventprofs #eventdesign #onlinemeeting #thebigpicture #peerconference
on Oct 15
"Less Meetings, More Doing?" Nope! : Conferences That Work
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The reasons why I disagree with the sentiment on this purple mug with the slogan "less meetings more doing"
on Jun 26
New Findings: Elevated CO2 Levels Pose a Double Threat of Viral Contagion : Conferences That Work
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An alert for all event planners: scientists have found that high CO2 levels in the air we breathe pose a double threat for viral contagion
on Jun 25
Confession of a Blogger: Writing for Myself : Conferences That Work
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How writing for myself helps me understand my experiences, blending private journaling with public sharing. Discover the personal side of my blog.
on Jun 25
Nine practical tips to letting go in a chaotic world : Conferences That Work
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9 Practical Tips for Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You in a Chaotic World
on Jun 24
Resolutions rarely work : Conferences That Work
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Sadly, resolutions rarely work. They're easy to make but hard to keep. Here are two perspectives about making resolutions that may help you.
on Jun 23
Creating something beautiful with others : Conferences That Work
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I love creating something beautiful with others. And I hope you are lucky enough to be able to experience such connectedness in your life.
on Jun 6
Concerns about using facial analysis at events: part three : Conferences That Work
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A core claim of facial analysis technology — that it can reliably measure attendee emotions at events — is seriously flawed.
on Jun 3
Six reasons to change our conferences : Conferences That Work
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Six reasons that make a strong business case for participant-driven and participation-rich meetings to replace traditional conference formats
on Jun 1
How to design for powerful connection and learning at large meetings : Conferences That Work
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Here are four core requirements that should guide design for powerful connection and learning at large meetings
on May 30
Solve Problems Together: Liz Lathan's Spin on The Three Questions : Conferences That Work
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Solve Problems Together: Liz Lathan's spin on my core peer conference process: The Three Questions
on May 27
5 Reasons I'm Grateful for My Clients After 40+ Years of Consulting : Conferences That Work
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5 Reasons I'm Grateful for My Clients After 40+ Years of Consulting
on May 20
Never Run Out of Ideas: Lessons Learned from Writing 1000+ Blog Posts : Conferences That Work
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Never Run Out of Ideas: Lessons Learned from Writing 1000+ Blog Posts
on May 13
Cultivating Respect in Facilitation : Conferences That Work
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Why an essential competency for effective facilitation is respect for others, and how we can cultivate respect in facilitation.
on May 6
A calendar of peer conferences : Conferences That Work
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My calendar of peer conferences, stretching back to 2009, reveals the rich variety of communities, organizations, and businesses using these events to provide valuable connections and learning.
on Apr 29
Unexpected experiences of awe : Conferences That Work
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If you've seen an eclipse, you've likely felt an experience of awe. Remember there are countless other opportunities for moments of awe…if you're open to them.
on Apr 22
Why organizations fear connecting : Conferences That Work
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An organization fears connecting when its leaders prize control, creating disconnects between members' wants & needs and the form of its meetings
on Apr 15
Unraveling the Confusion about Thinking and Feeling : Conferences That Work
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Join my journey unraveling the confusion between thinking and feeling, particularly in the context of men's emotional awareness.
on Apr 8
Peer Conferences Deep Dive—Meeting Doctors transcript and video : Conferences That Work
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A transcript and video of my fascinating hour conversation about peer conferences with The Meeting Doctors: Martin Duffy and Paul Nunesdea
on Apr 1
The two must-do steps to hire the best professional help : Conferences That Work
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Here are two essential steps you need to take to hire the best professional help. 1) Check references, and 2) Do they say "I don't know"?
on Mar 30
Becoming a writer : Conferences That Work
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Becoming a writer is one of the hardest things I've ever done. Here is the story of my struggle and what I learned in the process.
on Mar 25
Two principles for designing conference ground rules : Conferences That Work
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Two principles for designing conference ground rules. They should 1) increase participants' freedom, and 2) be measurable.
on Mar 24
Peer Conferences Unveiled: A Conversation with Adrian Segar on LinkedIn Live : Conferences That Work
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Exciting News! Join me, Martin Duffy, and Paul Nunesdea on LinkedIn Live for a captivating conversation "Peer Conferences Unveiled: A Conversation with Adrian Segar" on March 26, 2024, at 10:00 EDT! Don't miss out - register (free) today!
on Mar 18
eXTwitter gets desperate : Conferences That Work
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In the last two weeks, eXTwitter got increasingly desperate to show you ads. Here's what Elon did—and how to avoid ads completely.
on Mar 11
Use spectives to unlock the full potential of conferences : Conferences That Work
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Make a spective the closing session of your conference. You'll unlock its full potential to build a community that endures.
on Mar 4
How to convert a traditional conference into a connection-rich conference : Conferences That Work
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To convert a traditional conference into a connection-rich conference, we need to replace lectures with connection-rich sessions
on Mar 4
Do you have an unhealthy relationship with your career? : Conferences That Work
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Recognizing unhealthy dynamics in our family relationships is crucial. But have you ever paused to consider: could your relationship with your career also be unhealthy?
on Mar 1
When will we wake up about the need to change our conference designs? : Conferences That Work
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When will we wake up about the need to change our conference designs?
on Mar 1
A post about posting (on walls) at events - part 2 : Conferences That Work
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Here's my second post about posting on walls at events. It includes ways to avoid wall damage that should be acceptable to any venue.
on Mar 1
Lessons from Anguilla on returning after four years away : Conferences That Work
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After four years away, we finally returned to Anguilla! Here are three more Lessons from Anguilla I learned during our two-week stay.
on Feb 21
The day I lost my mind : Conferences That Work
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On April 6, 2013, I lost my mind. My experience of transient global amnesia, a rare temporary condition where you lose all short-term memory.
on Feb 18
How 1984 turned out like 1884 : Conferences That Work
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Here's how 1984 turned out like 1884. And what we can do with our learning environments so that 2084 won't look like 1984.
on Feb 12
Don't keep me a secret! : Conferences That Work
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Don't keep me a secret! My clients will tell you that hiring me is the most effective and cost-effective way to improve your conference.
on Feb 12
Don't let the tech tail wag the event dog : Conferences That Work
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We often let the tech tail wag the event dog. Instead, incorporate processes & formats that improve the quality and value of learning.
on Feb 10
Community versus audience in journalism and meetings : Conferences That Work
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Journalists Damon Kiesow & Jeff Jarvis write about community and audience, echoing key distinctions between peer and traditional conferences
on Feb 5
The advantages of supporting connection during meeting sessions : Conferences That Work
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Supporting connection between participants at our events allows them to take full advantage of the collective wisdom in the room.
on Feb 3
Problems, effects, and causes : Conferences That Work
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We spend a lot of time talking about problems, effects, and causes. Sadly, we fixate on problems' effects rather than focus on their causes.
on Jan 29
Event Design is how it works : Conferences That Work
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The favorite thing Apple software engineer Ken Kocienda ever heard Steve Jobs say was "Design is how it works." Event design is no exception.
on Jan 24
Concerns about using facial analysis at events: part two : Conferences That Work
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My January 2024 article "Concerns about using facial analysis at events" generated much discussion. Here's why Zenus's response is inadequate.
on Jan 24
Three ways to make it easier for attendees to participate : Conferences That Work
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How can we design for easier attendee participation? By modeling participation, creating a safe event environment, and making participation optional.
on Jan 23
Sometimes you CAN learn from experience : Conferences That Work
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Is it possible to learn from experience without external prompting or exercises? Yes—if you do the necessary reflection!
on Jan 23
Concerns about using facial analysis at events : Conferences That Work
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Event owners are using facial analysis to capture analytic data on attendees. Here's why the meeting industry should ditch this technology.
on Jan 22
Smart marketers avoid web form spam : Conferences That Work
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Here's how to easily stop web form spam. (So, hey marketers, stop wasting everyone's time with it!)
on Jan 22
The job you'll be doing in the future hasn't been invented yet : Conferences That Work
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Some old news: "The job you'll be doing in the future hasn't been invented yet." That's been true for me since 1978!
on Jan 21
When consensus is dangerous : Conferences That Work
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Sometimes, consensus is dangerous. Seeking it is hard for large groups. What's important is the journey towards consensus, not the destination.
on Jan 20
Mission: Working for the earth : Conferences That Work
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Working for the earth is not a way to get rich, it is a way to be rich
on Jan 14
Steve Jobs and the size of conferences : Conferences That Work
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What size should our conferences be? Here, according to John Sculley, is Steve Jobs' POV on the maximum size of the Macintosh design team.
on Jan 9
Friends don't let friends give away their content : Conferences That Work
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Don't give away control of your content. To avoid unpleasant surprises, post your original content on platforms you own and control!
on Jan 7