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‘Organizations Don’t Change. People Do.’
Behavioral change management expert Dominic Thurbon on three challenges that leaders who are serious about change must grapple with. He will facilitate a session April 16 at PCMA APAC’s The Business of Events conference at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
From Skeptic to Sought-After TEDx Speaker Coach
Fifteen years ago, she coached speakers for the first major TEDx event. Hayley Foster has since built that initial experience into a successful business, helping speakers to focus on what makes their message unique and their presentation authentic.
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Speaking at Events
Your speakers aren’t the stars of your show — their message should take the spotlight. In Don’t Tank Your TED Talk, short talk expert Hayley Foster offers a primer for succinct and compelling presentations you can share with your presenters to keep the audience engaged.
The Anti-Diet Movement on Display at an Event for Dietitians
A recent Washington Post article pointed the finger at a nutrition conference as an outlet for misinformation that can contribute to the obesity epidemic.
News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas
Here are some tricks to help you tame the inbox beast — and other advice in this week’s roundup of career-related news and trends curated by the editors of Convene.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Attendees Want Less Flash, More Substance
Research from Freeman reveals that attendees value hearing from industry experts and from each other more than celebrity keynotes. It’s even more highly prized, the research suggests, than open bars.
‘Great Leadership Starts with Self-Leadership’: How Middle Managers Fit in the Events Industry
Sally Foley-Lewis has collaborated with more than 15,000 leaders across organizations to help middle managers achieve productivity, confidence, and ultimately, high performance within their organizations. She will share her insights at PCMA APAC’s The Business of Events, to be held April 15–16 in Singapore.
Who Is More Creative: Humans or Gen AI?
The thinking about generative AI so far has been that it is best at rote tasks and cannot compete with human ingenuity. But research from The Wharton School and Cornell University suggests otherwise.
Three Reasons Why Portland Will Boost Your Next Meeting’s Appeal
As more attendees aim to turn professional events into opportunities to tack on some personal time, Portland puts them in the middle of the best of the Pacific Northwest.
Three Reasons Why More Big Conferences Are Choosing Tampa Bay
Learn why more meeting planners are turning to the Sunshine State’s most welcoming destination to elevate the attendee experience.
The Lasting Legacy of Medical Meetings
Amidst debate over intermittent fasting, release at American Heart Association of a new study underscores the crucial function of medical and scientific gatherings in sharing research with the public.