In his blockbuster 1997 book The Four Agreements, author Don Miguel Ruiz introduced four simple but powerful principles to help all people live with more personal freedom and inner peace. Honor these agreements and life will be sweet. If only business meetings of all manner and size were that simple …
As we know, the past five years have seen a massive reset in how corporate meetings and events are designed and executed. Pandemic limitations led to a redefining of how people gather and in what settings, and actually sparked innovative new ways to conduct group business. Toss in rapidly evolving new tech and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence as a true force while audiences continue to trend younger and younger and, well, here we are.
If you’re someone entrusted with overseeing deadline-intense, detail-heavy corporate meetings and events, you know how precious every minute and every brain cell is. Between juggling schedules, managing vendors, and ensuring every attendee leaves with a smile and head full of usable, fresh knowledge, the job can feel at times like a wobbly high-wire act. Is it time you dipped your toe in the pond of Artificial Intelligence [AI]?
I say, absolutely!
Recently, as I was out and about with my son Aidan – me running short on time and Aidan running short on patience because he was thirsty – I uncharacteristically swung by a McDonald’s to pick up something quick. It was my first time at Mickey-D’s in more than 20 years …. and it will certainly be my last.
Finding the perfect speaker for your upcoming corporate meeting or event is akin to finding just the right spark to ignite a room full of potential. It’s not only about charisma, interesting insights and perspective, and an engaging stage presence, It’s all of those and one more thing … resonance.
Funny thing about words and phrases, we typically use them without a second thought of where they originated or who first penned or spoke the words. We’re all familiar with the concept of “pre-planning” but are you familiar with “pro-planning” …?
Could you use a listening tune-up and become a more effective communicator and trusted colleague, coach, confidant or leader? Then, listen up, everyone …
Doing the “same old, same old” is a proven recipe for mediocrity and missed opportunities, especially with today’s younger-trending workforce. Corporate meetings and events are no exception. Here are some things to consider when you sit down to design and plan your next meeting or event … but only if you want to connect with your audience …
