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Six reasons why unconferences aren’t more popular

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They use “unconference” as a marketing buzzword to make their event sound cooler. An event that: Asks potential presenters to submit pre-event proposals for sessions isn’t an unconference. To conclude When designed and executed well, unconferences tend to endure. Let’s be clear.

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A terrific example of the value of client feedback—Part 1

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PSFG has a deep appreciation for the importance of meeting design. Is there anyone here you want to buddy up with to propose a session? ” Its members include over fifty well-known international foundations, non-profits, and collectives. You can draft your dream session by yourself. Find friends.

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Avoid this common mistake when planning meeting programs

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Although I have good reasons to champion meeting designs where the participants get to choose what they want and need to discuss and learn rather than a program committee , there is invariably a place for some predetermined presentations at conferences. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Doing peer conferences right

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After I talked about my meeting design work with pioneer tester James Bach at the 2004 Amplifying Your Effectiveness conference, the testing community somehow adopted the term peer conference for their get-togethers. . The queues to briefly present the proposed topics were really long, and the emerging schedule looked amazing.

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Learn how to transform conferences with my meeting design workshop

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If you are serious about improving your conferences, my meeting design workshop can be the game-changer your organization needs. My meeting design workshops equip event professionals with the tools and techniques to create truly participatory and impactful experiences. Here’s a peek behind the curtain!