Chairing a meeting is much like chairing a conference. In both cases, the role is not unlike that of a conductor leading an orchestra. You don’t have an instrument to play yourself. Instead, your responsibility is to bring out the best in others, aligning different talents, managing tempo, and ensuring the final performance works as
It’s all about getting involved. Are you wondering about volunteering for a chair or facilitator’s role at your Association’s next conference? I spoke with Linda Pereira, CEO of CPL Events, Barbara Grobicki, Executive Director, The Strategic Management Society and Lisa Collins, Managing Director of Dovetail Creative. They shared why they do it, how to get
Performing Well: It’s all about the energy in the room. You’ve prepared to chair or facilitate well. On paper you’re ready. But when you ‘go live’, a critical part of your role is managing the energy in the room. I spoke with Lisa Collins, Managing Director of Dovetail Creative, Linda Pereira, CEO of CPL Events
What are the key aspects of becoming an effective chair or facilitator at a conference? I spoke with Linda Pereira, CEO of CPL Events, Lisa Collins, Managing Director of Dovetail Creative and Barbara Grobicki, Executive Director, The Strategic Management Society. In part one of three articles they share advice on how to prepare well.
As a Conference Chair it’s good to meet the Speakers. It’s one of the best things you can do in advance of an event. You’ll get to know them. They’ll get to meet you and each other. And the rapport and chemistry between you starts to form. The event organiser and audience benefit from a