Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

These learning experiences are primarily guided and selected by committee members who have little to no training or experience in adult learning principles. Providing speaker support does not have to be a costly investment. Post the tip sheets on your speaker management platform, or on a dedicated page on your conference website.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Initially, customer training events are some of the best places to start. What is a customer training event? A customer training event is exactly what it sounds like: an event that trains customers to use a company’s products and services. Why is customer training important? What does customer training involve?

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Gallus Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

There is a direct correlation between how well a speaker is briefed and how good the conference will be. So how do you design the perfect speaker briefing? How are you briefing your speakers. How an organiser briefs a speaker will be one of the most important elements of any conference. Session details. Details of AV.

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Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The bad news is the state of corporate training in the U.S. According to recent studies , six out of 10 employees say they’ve had no formal workplace training; they’ve had to learn the job on their own. In a nutshell, most workers say their employers do a poor job of corporate training. today is abysmal. First, the bad news.

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Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

Many event organisers and event companies are seeking out the best online training courses for virtual events and there are a lot on offer. We have searched far and wide to find the five best training courses for online events. . There are people who have been running their own online events and are now offering their own training.

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2019

To run an event successfully, you need to prepare a good event program and an event speaker’s agenda—a schedule or protocol for speakers about what they will say and how they will act on the stage, etc. Reasons to create an agenda for event speakers. Prepare briefing materials for the event speakers.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 18, 2021

The first UK Speaker and Entertainment Agency dedicated to booking and developing diverse speakers, who don’t just speak about diversity launches this month. Lauralee Whyte. comingsoon or get in touch with Lauralee directly on enquiries@spectrumspeakers.co.uk / 0203 239 4555.

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InitLive

AUGUST 3, 2021

And without good training during the onboarding process , they may decide volunteering isn’t for them. You may be transitioning volunteer training to virtual delivery for the first time, or maybe your past e-learning needs a makeover. Your volunteers need training, too! Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofits.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

by Cinzia Marshe, Church House Westminster Training days – love them or hate them – they are here to stay! Some individuals relish the chance to get away from the workplace and mingle for the day – others are dreading the thought of classic training day experiences (did anyone mention role play?)! Are You Not Entertained?”

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Gallus Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

So perhaps, on average, let’s say half a dozen speakers at each event. That makes roughly 3000 speakers. Contracting conference speakers just wasn’t something I did. I know I am not alone I think it’s common that organisers don’t get round to formalising agreements with speakers.

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Eventmobi

MAY 31, 2018

An easy way to achieve this is to introduce live polls or allow attendees to submit questions to the speakers through an event app. However, this approach means you have to get buy-in and prepare your event speakers on how to execute these tools. The speaker can then use this to guide the discussion moving forward.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2021

October is the Month of National Diversity and Inclusion Week and Black History Month, so now is the ideal time to introduce the UK’s first Diversity focused Speaker and Entertainment Agency – Spectrum Speakers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker.

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Gallus Events

MAY 10, 2016

I’ve written this “What to look for in a training room” post for a couple of reasons. But alas, the articles I found were mostly from training venues rather than those who use them. And the second reason was that I ran a training course last week and the training room……it was spectacular.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The big three include food & beverage, A/V + production and speakers/entertainment. Utilizing industry speakers for one of your keynote slots. If you have team members that are underperforming and are unlikely to improve with coaching/training, bite the bullet and make a change. Prune the bush. Bring in a contractor.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Also on the Texas-event agenda, a communications boot camp with two in-demand speakers. The post Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training appeared first on Smart Meetings. From a huddle on the field with the original No. How to Fix a Failure to Communicate. Having fun at work is good business,” he said.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The founder of a speakers bureau recently shared with Convene what event organizers need to keep in mind when working with presenters at online events. At an in-person event, you can feel the energy in the room when a speaker on stage is commanding the attention of the entire audience. Don’t Skip This Important Call.

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Hubb

APRIL 27, 2020

You want to make sure your speakers feel ready and supported on the technical stuff so they can focus on the speaking stuff. This has always been true, but now you’re going virtual—and virtual events come with their own unique challenges related to keeping the audience engaged.

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Gallus Events

MAY 10, 2016

I’ve written this “What to look for in a training room” post for a couple of reasons. But alas, the articles I found were mostly from training venues rather than those who use them. And the second reason was that I ran a training course last week and the training room……it was spectacular.

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Wireless Speakers Venues Event Management 100

EventBank Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Are you having trouble finding speakers for your events? Finding these types of speakers can be a daunting task with the amount of information out there. Speakers can be representative of your event and association and can be the most vital part of your event. Use speaker websites. Dive into social media.

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Bizzabo

JULY 19, 2019

Take a look at these 10 real life event ideas that will help you strategize your next customer training events. That's why we suggest hosting customer training events. What is a Customer Training Event? A customer training event is exactly what it sounds like: an event that trains customers to use a company's products.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

Janet Sperstad, CMP, faculty director, Event Management Business Solutions at Madison College, suggests planners ask themselves, “What can we do to support the speaker?” Sarah Michel of Velvet Chainsaw suggests that after paying for their time and transportation, it pays to invest a little more in training for the speaker.

Speakers 69

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There are still more speakers to be revealed but with a line-up this strong, why wait?” Harding said: “There has been a lot of discussion around counter terrorism this year. “Our Our content programme reflects the challenges being faced by our sector and provides an opportunity to spark conversation and gain different perspectives.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 22, 2023

Explore the future of learning technologies, hear from leading industry experts, and network with other training professionals. Here’s our round-up of the top conferences for training professionals. See you there! In-person conferences are making a BIG comeback in 2023. But with so many out there, what are the best ones to attend?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Ask 4 nonobvious questions to find your dream speaker for a virtual, hybrid or F2F lineup. In the same way that this question generates your overall event design, it’s also helpful when selecting a speaker. Consider the qualities Oprah brings, and seek those characteristics in speakers who you can reasonably invite.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2020

The speakers that had been invited to the meeting “are heavyweights with the CARES Act,” she said, “and all of our members are entrepreneurs and independent contractors and small business owners.”. Speaker Contracts. One area Stetz knew that they had to address right away was their speaker contracts. Former New Jersey Gov.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

It can also get frustrating quickly though when, during the training and onboarding process, it feels like you need to start all over again, restating the same information that was previously given. This checklist should outline the steps and rough timing to get you from the first onboarding/training session to fully onboarded.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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IMG

AUGUST 31, 2022

Guest Speaker Submission If you are also interested in being considered as a guest speaker, click the link above. Guest Speaker Submission If you are also interested in being considered as a guest speaker, click the link above. Another purpose is to help highlight other diverse and women top professionals.

Banking 150

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

The event will feature an array of inspiring speakers including Jamil Qureshi who is an inspiring keynote speaker who delivers a genuine masterclass on how to achieve high performance. If you’re a marketing or event professional, this is the must-attend event of the year!”.

Sports 52

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Arlo Training & Events Software

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Virtual instructor led training and traditional face-to-face training have one thing in common: they both require an instructor to deliver a training session live to a group of participants. What is virtual instructor led training? Remote training , live online, webinar, virtual training.

Travel 49

Travel Management Technology Speakers 49

Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

Education and training. Webinars offer accessible remote learning, making them perfect for education and training! To ensure a smooth experience, make sure that the speaker(s) have brushed up on their presentation skills , including speaking at a relaxed and well-timed pace, so that nothing important gets missed.

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Tech Education Social Media Management 364

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. Those companies know that speakers are their most precious resource to help make a meeting or an event a success. Deborah Gardner, CMP, is a speaker, hospitality and people expert.

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Speakers Meetings Hospitality Negotiating 71

Arlo Training & Events Software

AUGUST 1, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to market and sell training courses then you’ve come to the right place. We work with hundreds of training businesses who are looking for ways to stand out in a crowded market, stay relevant in a rapidly changing industry, and reach new audiences to help scale their business. Ways to market training courses.

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Marketing Social Media Advertising Banking 49

Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 14, 2020

Make the Most of Your Speaker Prep Calls. Let’s focus on the third bullet point above, speaker prep. Other than one-on-one coaching (which we’ll delve into in an upcoming blog), session-planning calls can be the most effective way to prepare speakers. Improving Your Speaker Portal.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2019

A digital pioneer and former SAS operative have been named as the keynote speakers at The Meetings Show 2019. The show’s education programme will open with a fascinating talk from Colin Maclachlan, star of Channel Four’s reality drama ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’ and Channel 5’s ‘Secrets of the SAS’.

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