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Community versus audience in journalism and meetings

Conferences that Work

So that’s what made me think that journalism, properly conceived is a service.” — Interview of Jeff Jarvis by David Weinberger A new definition of journalism: “…convening communities into civil, informed, and productive conversation, reducing polarization and building trust through helping citizens find common ground in facts and understanding.”

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Humanity’s problem is a meeting problem

Conferences that Work

All meeting design needs to recognize this reality. The tension between emotions, institutions, and technology at meetings. Wilson’s definition of humanity’s problem resonates for me. Emotions run us; our rationality comes in a distant second. Institutions. The things we do reflect our culture.

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The five keys to great conference content

Gallus Events

3 Use meeting design to create the framework for great content. With these first two steps covered: bringing together the content expert and the programme expert, the next step was to add some meeting design. That’s Meeting Design. And 90% said they would “likely or definitely” attend next year.

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Conference Programme Template

Gallus Events

Add some meeting design. Designing the breakouts is definitely an art! Putting conference programmes together is a definitely a skill. Meeting design. Ideally every session should have an introductory paragraph followed by some bullet points. Time to breakout. Putting programmes together is a skill!

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The Five Best Online Training Courses for Online Events

Gallus Events

The Digital Event Fast Track course is definitely a good introduction course to online events. meeting design institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events. meeting design institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events.

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The Five Best Online Training Courses for Virtual Events

Gallus Events

The Digital Event Fast Track course is definitely a good introduction course to online events. Meeting Design Institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events. Meeting Design Institute: Design interactive online and hybrid meetings, conferences and events.

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The four meeting professionals you meet in heaven

Conferences that Work

Although many meeting professionals are extraverts who get energy from interacting with others, there are many who need introvert-style downtime in their lives (including, during meetings). Our industry, by definition, is people-centric. Regardless, both extraverts and introverts can love being with people.

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