Conference, a strategic design ?
Who would put a team together that did not share the common goals and seek to work in harmony to complete the outcome? Imagine a company where the design team are developing a new product and did not have any contact with the sales team, the marketing team, the tool makers, the production team, the [...]
Meetings industry Summer Social, a chance to network – 2nd July
MPI in partnership with Epsom Downs Racecourse have secured an evening to remember with your colleagues in the industry. Come and enjoy an evening of Corporate Hospitality, in the exclusive Downsview Suite watching the horse racing from 6.20pm until 9pm when Status Quo will perform live on stage. Included in the cost is admission, racecard, [...]
The Speaker Speaks – by Graham Davies
There was an evening a few years ago when John Bercow was taking questions from the floor after a speech he had given to his constituency Conservative Association. The event ran past the expected finish time and eventually someone asked the Chairman, “Do have time for one more question?” The Chairman glanced at his watch [...]
Risky Presenting by Graham Davies
This is a brief summary of a keynote that I delivered at the AIRMIC Conference in Bournemouth with SwC. It won’t make much sense unless you were there….and you were listening! STEP 1: AUDIENCE RISK ASSESSMENT There is no excuse for not doing this. Always ask 5 questions: Who exactly are they? Why are they [...]
MPI Board Retreat – as it happens !
I am sitting here at the MPI Board Retreat listening to the European focus, by Maria Jacobsson, Chapter Business Manager. Firstly I can bring you this update as I am at Epsom Downs Racecourse with free WIFI access. We are in Box 1 and overlooking the racecourse. Excellent parking and great hospitality. During Maria’s presentation, [...]
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