Category Archives: Business and Management Training

Conference News column, December 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by richardjohn

Be prepared to be stunned; by the time you read this I will have turned fifty. Yes, all of me. Oh, and I’m still accepting cards and presents. Now, I was convinced that, despite the advancing years I was in … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, November 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by richardjohn

Bond looked around the foyer of the St Ermin’s hotel. The old building had seen some changes since his last visit; stepping in from the new tree-lined courtyard he saw what had been a tired and dark foyer had become … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, October 2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by richardjohn

While live events seem to be maintaining their share of marketing budgets despite these bleak times, it seems like more and more organisations are keen to organise conferences. However, in this crowded market, it’s vital to know that good content … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, September 2011

Posted on September 6, 2011 by richardjohn

Despite the carefully cultivated “Mr Grumpy” image, I’m actually an easily pleased kind of guy. And that’s worth knowing, because it can mean great things for your business. I’ll prove it. Those of you with memories slightly better than a … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, August 2011

Posted on August 1, 2011 by richardjohn

A recent video doing the rounds showed an Australian reporter interviewing the Dali Lama, and trying a joke; “would you go to a pizza restaurant and ask for one with everything?” The revered religious leader, whose English is quite passable, … Continue reading →

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Conference News column, July 2011

Posted on July 16, 2011 by richardjohn

I have the pleasure (or pain) of attending quite a few events, and one of the biggest problems is timekeeping. Speakers over-run, panellists waffle, delegates get the roving mike and nurse it like a climber clinging to an oxygen mask. … Continue reading →

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