Category Archives: Resource Centre

Conference News column, February 2012

If you’re putting on a conference, there’s a good chance that you’ll have thought that some of your line up of speakers could do with some help. But have you ever wondered why “presentation skills” training may not make a … Continue reading

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Conference News column, September 2011

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, June 2011

Two stories, a continent apart, form the basis of this month’s column. Part one: I was privileged enough to spend a week in Trinidad in March, whizzing straight out after Confex, and enjoying the sumptuous hospitality of the Hyatt Trinidad … Continue reading

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Conference News column, May 2011

As one of my hats is as a Speaker, and another is as a trainer of Speakers, I thought this month I’d share some tips on how to remember what to say when you’re on stage. It’s a question I … Continue reading

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Exhibiting column, May 2011

Now, it’s all well and good to talk about hitting sales and PR targets when exhibiting, but what about organisations that use exhibitions for different purposes? What about charities and organisations whose remit is to change attitudes, rather than sell … Continue reading

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Lights, Camera, Action (part 1)

You can’t have missed the rise of video around conferences and events, with more conferences taking the TED approach and seamlessly blending live and video presentations. Additionally, organisers are using video to promote their events (as well as capturing performances … Continue reading

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