Don’t Ditch the Moleskins Yet
We love meeting apps as much as the next gear head, but research shows going old-school for note-taking increases retention because you reframe the speaker’s ideas in [...]
Quick Tips
Slow Down The Presenter Rush
A bad case of nerves makes presenters blow through their presentations. Coach them to slow down so the audience has time to process their message by taking deep breaths, [...]
The 3 R’s of Good Content
Want your employees to read those email blasts? Follow the 3 R’s for content that connects. Relevant – Avoids “Ugh. Another email. Delete!” Rapid [...]
You Need An Onsite Production Office
When working your event onsite, plan on having a designated, lockable work space for you and your corporate team. It should have full office capabilities, including internet [...]
Choose Your Words Carefully
“Precision of communication is important, more important than ever, in our era of hair-trigger balances, when a false, or misunderstood, word may create as much [...]
Making the Most of Your Time
Simple trick to maximize productivity: 90 minutes on, 15 minutes off. Rinse and Repeat. Apply to brainstorms, meeting agendas, and [...]
Never Understimate the Understudy
What’s your backup plan for presenters who are delayed or cancel unexpectedly? Plays have understudies – so should your [...]
Keeping Audiences From Tuning Out
Vary the lengths of your segments to keep your audience engaged, e.g. follow a 30-minute talking head with a 15-minute Q&A or 10-minute activity (audience response, [...]
All On The Same Page
Schedule all of your executives for at least one group rehearsal a few weeks before your event. This give them the opportunity to get feedback from their peers, eliminate [...]
Mirror, Mirror…
We love to see ourselves.To deepen engagement, look for ways to incorporate your audience into your program. Think video, candid photos, panel discussions, and speaker [...]
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