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How to communicate during a crisis: trust before explanations.
The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Lose in a Crisis Isn’t Money or power. It’s Trust. Executive summary: Effective crisis communication is not about explaining what happened or how you […]
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Panels: The Brussels Sprouts of events in Brussels
“Panels: there is a stubborn misconception that they are mandatory — and that they have to be tasteless.” Article Summary Panels at events in the Brussels bubble are a bit […]
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21 Speakers in 60 Minutes – it can be done.
“We are going to launch our corporate-wide new ESG policy. We want to do this in a fast-paced, energetic, light-toned talk show, but we also want to show a lot […]
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Long live the keynote! (but only as the exception)
My colleague Anna Gumbau wrote an article “Kill the keynote“. I agreed with her wholeheartedly. Most keynotes are dreadful. Too long, not inspiring, not what the audience wants. And for […]
Read tip →From the top of your head – and the bottom of your heart
For a welcome by your boss that kickstarts your event, instead of making people disconnect. By Rogier Elshout Most of the conferences I moderate start with a few words from […]
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All I’s on you – give a Masterclass that impresses!
Are you invited to give a masterclass or lecture? Or are you organizing an event where you want to go beyond the traditional panels and key-notes, but want to something […]
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#eventtip: No more death by powerpoint. Tips for better presentations and alternatives for presentations
You organize an event to share knowledge. So by default you will have a lot of presentations. With endless powerpoints full of bullets. But how do you ensure that people really pay attention, like the experience and remember it?
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A Personal Brand in a political environment #PersonalityTip
People do business with people they trust. They buy things – be it a used car, a policy or your opinion – because of who you are in their eyes. Your personality is your trademark. Therefore, a personal leadership brand is essential as it helps people understand and identify you.
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#eventtip: Hybrid event manual. It all starts with burning desire and healthy ambition. And a pinch of technicalities.
Download the Hybrid event canvas: the tool to decide if hybrid is worth it and a manual and checklist to start with a meaningful hybrid event.
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#eventtip: Shine like a star: How to show remote speakers so that you forget they aren't in the room. Or at least almost.
What are some do's and dont's to make remote speakers look as naturally as possible? make remote speakers part of the conversation!
Read tip →Eventtip: painfully accurate
Greg Shaprio explaines vaccine delays in 2 minutes. Funny, but also painfully accurate.
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Event-tip: add a sidekick to your online or hybrid event.
Add a second moderator, an online-, cyber- or hyper moderator, or ‘sidekick' to your interactive online or hybrid event. It greatly improves the conversation and the inclusion of your audience. Here are some tips how to do it right and how to choose the perfect sidekick.
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OPINION: Women moderators are great – but not to cover up an all male panel
We gladly provide women moderators. But preferably because of their personal qualities, not to fix an all male panel. Beatriz Rios and Rogier Elshout wrote this op-ed in in the […]
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#EVENTTIP: how to make your webinar interactive?
how to make your webinar interactive. tips and tricks on how to make your webinar interactive.
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video: misconceptions about online seminars/webinars. Technically its easier than you think, content wise more challenging
With all live events cancelled I get clients asking whether they should convert their live event into an online seminar? Well if that is good idea or not depends, as […]
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Video: postpone your event to the fall or convert to a webinar or online seminar now?
Since live events are cancelled, probably till summer, some clients ask me: should I postpone my event to the fall, or do an online seminar instead. This often a technical […]
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video: How to set up a room for a conference
Put your chairs in an interactive setting. Where people can face each other. Now your passive spectators become active participants.
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video: Not sure if your guest speaker is a great speaker? Interview them instead!
There are 3 crucial questions to ask about a guest speaker before you should let them give a speech. When in doubt: have your moderator interview them.
Read tip →manual how to organize a public debate
In the run-up to the 2018 municipal elections in The Netherlands, I led debates in various libraries on behalf of Probiblio. Hereby we have written a manual “how do I […]
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