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Tips for Facilitating Conversation About Big Ideas and Innovations

Idea Architects

I love to facilitate conversations and sessions that explore big ideas and possible innovations. Reflecting on asome previous efforts I helped design and facilitate reminded me of some common sense tips about what is required to facilitate conversations about big ideas and innovations. Put the conversation in context.

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Why You Might Want to Add an Online Summit to Your Association Innovation List

Smooth The Path

Sample an online summit by signing up for one happening in our industry. The post Why You Might Want to Add an Online Summit to Your Association Innovation List appeared first on Smooth The Path. They are figuring out how to help attendees get answers for their niche problems. Related: The problems attendees experience at conferences.

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Creating Memorable Events with the Customer Journey Canvas: A Facilitator’s Guide

Velvet Chainsaw

Diane is a keynote speaker on curiosity and innovation and a New York Times Bestselling author. The event planning industry is one of immense creativity, innovation, and personal touches. Here is some sample language you can use: “In the world of event planning, every touchpoint, every interaction, and every moment counts.

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Associations and Social Media in 2014: An Interview with Amy Sample Ward of NTEN

Association Mavens

Amy Sample Ward is the thought-leading CEO of NTEN , where the nonprofit technology community meets. We discuss some truly fascinating aspects of the current state of social media and how associations are starting to move beyond Social Media 101 and tackle innovative and strategic approaches to these communication channels.

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Does Your Leadership Style Need a Change?

Associations Now

.” Companies that need to be detail-oriented and cost-conscious, he explains, won’t benefit much from a leader who emphasizes creativity; introverted leaders will have a harder time at places that need to prioritize innovation. But leaders still communicate plenty: In memos, speeches, newsletters, and all sorts of messaging.

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Survey: In-Person Meeting Attendees Are Younger, Want Personalized Experience

Associations Now

The study is based on a sample of more than 5,500 attendees of mid- to large-size B2B conferences, conducted online between September and January. One practical step meeting planners can take while they address that: Reduce the amount of time dedicated to keynotes. According to the study, the ideal keynote speech is around 40 minutes long.

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At CHEST Innovation Is Called Business as Usual

.orgCommunity

The association prides itself on an innovative approach that responds rapidly to changing demographics, advancing technology, and the shift from growing membership to increasing the engagement of an expanding profession. The staff and volunteer leaders are creative problem-solvers who embrace innovation and change.