One day workshops on social media, video and writing for communicators, Geneva 1 June 2012

The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to introduce a series of workshops to help communicators in the Geneva region brush up on specific communications tasks.

Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously, with a networking lunch to allow participants to mingle briefly. Each session will include a combination of theory and practice to help communicators improve their specific skills. The groups will be small (maximum 15)  to allow instructors to address each participants specific needs. All members of the Geneva Communicators Network receive a 20% discount on the entry price (write to us if you are a member and would like the discount: genevacom@gmail.com).

Next workshop day –  Friday 1 June 2012 – featuring all three workshops (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):

Workshop 1: Social media for communicators

This workshop focuses on the basics of social media. It is for those communications professionals who have hesitated about stepping into the digital world either due to lack of time or undrestanding or concerns about issues such as privacy and control. This workshop will aim to help communicators gain a better understanding of the basic concepts in social media, how to effectively manage and apply the different platforms in their environment. It is suitable for those who have not yet established a profile on any network or those who have dabbled in social networking but don’t feel comfortable with or in control of their digital footprint (both professionally and personally).

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Workshop 2: Creating video for communicators

This is a practical and interactive workshop for communications professionals who want to know when and how to best exploit the numerous and growing opportunities video offers in conveying your stories to your target audiences, while avoiding costly mistakes. If you’re using video now or in the future, this workshop will inform and train you in the core areas required to produce visually compelling video. This workshop integrates storytelling through images and technical know-how explaining all the production steps from the idea to the final video.

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Workshop 3: Effective writing for communicators

Communicating effectively is getting harder. In most office environments, people are overloaded with messages and are increasingly time-poor. This workshop has been designed for those that need to communicate regularly and get results. It will look at what effective communication looks like today and and show you how you can write memorable messages that your audience will want to read.

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Cost:  420 CHF for GCN members, 550 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee) Date: Friday 1 June 2012 time: 09h30 – 16h30 Location: International University in Geneva,  ICC 20, Rte de Pré-Bois – 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland

By | April 25th, 2012|GCN workshops|0 Comments

Help Save World Radio Switzerland

As a platform promoting communication for the English speaking community around the Lake Geneva area, the Geneva Communicators Network would like to support the movement to save World Radio Switzerland.

Some of you may have heard that the parent company of WRS (The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation) is planning to privatize or close WRS by the end of the year.

For 15 years, WRS has provided us with valuable programmes about local news, traditions, events and other insights as well as interesting programmes from around the world. We would like to encourage our members to join the 1200 people who have already signed the online petition to save WRS.

By | April 20th, 2012|Other resources|0 Comments

Contest – social & environment projects

 A competition for social and environmental projects from Ashoka Suisse (see text below in French):

Ashoka Suisse a le plaisir de vous annoncer le lancement du Concours Impact 2012 en Suisse Romande et en France voisine!

Il s’agit d’un programme d’accompagnement gratuit d’organisations ou entreprises à vocation sociale ou environnementale visant à booster leurs projets. Des experts reconnus du secteur de l’entrepreneuriat social et du business accompagneront les lauréats pendant 4 mois via un coaching personnalisé et des ateliers d’échange de bonnes pratiques.
Plus d’information sur www.concours-impact.ch.

Nous comptons sur vous pour relayer cette initiative auprès de toute personne / organisation qui pourrait être intéressée à participer!
Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu’au 19 mai 2012.

Nous nous tenons à votre disposition pour répondre à vos questions si besoin,
Merci d’avance de nous aider à dynamiser et professionnaliser le secteur de l’entrepreneuriat social en Suisse!

L’équipe Ashoka Suisse Romande

By | April 18th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments

Geneva Forum on Social Change – April 20-21 at Uni Mail in Geneva

The 2012 Geneva Forum on Social Change will be held at the University of Geneva Uni Mail campus on 20-21 April.

The event will provide a platform to discuss and showcase models of development in times of economic crisis and persistent social divides. Under the theme of “Innovation & Co-creation for Development”, it will bring together entrepreneurs, managers from businesses, NGOs, International Organizations, and academia to focus on innovation and partnership as tools for global change.

It is organized by the International Organizations MBA (IOMBA) and will incorporate panel discussions, workshops, film screenings, an exhibition and great networking opportunities. We are committed to providing a free, world-class collaborative conference event in the city of Geneva!

For further information and to register for FREE, visit the website.

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competition – ideas on sustainable development

A competition in Geneva –  for ideas on sustainable development (in French):

La jeune chambre internationale de Genève organise le concours du prix IDDEA: idées de développement durable des entreprises d’avenir. Nous sommes à la recherche de candidats dont l’idée pourrait déboucher sur la création d’une entreprise dans le D.D. et la responsabilité sociale ! Nous sélectionnerons 15 candidats qui bénéficieront de coachings pendant 6 mois pour transformer leur idée en business plan. Les 3 meilleurs business plans se verront attribuer un des 3 prix IDDEA (de 5’000 à 20’000chf)

Partenaires: ville de Genève, fédération des entreprises romandes, SIG, Unirisc Group, Genilem, la Fondetec, la Fondation Trajets, Le Geneva Environment Network, TradeYourMind.com

Délais de dépôt des dossiers 13 avril 2012 sur : www.prix-iddea.ch

By | April 1st, 2012|Careers|0 Comments