An interesting masterclass coming up in Geneva:

Who speaks for your organisation?

Well of course ALL your staff do – whether in a formal communication role such as media interviews or face-to-face presentations, or informally through personal social media links, blogs, tweets etc, but:

– how well do they communicate the right messages both within and outside your company?

– how well do they cope with the tough questions that can arise?

Friday 15th June 2012 – 09.30-17.00 Colladon, Geneva

Cost:  CHF 330 incl. coffee, lunch + own recorded session to take away Special offer: Bring a guest and pay only CHF 220 for second place.

Speaker –  Michael Dodd:  journalist, media and presentation trainer, and an associate of Pulford Media, working regularly for both international organisations and government departments teaching media response skills. A lecturer in broadcast journalism for many years with the University of Westminster, he continues his association with the university through delivering media master classes.

To register for this session: liz@pulfordmedia.co.uk/ +41 79 547 5131

View the Masterclass flyer (pdf)>>

An interesting introductory session coming soon:

Maximising individual and team effectiveness – introductory session, Tuesday 22 May, Lausanne

An Invitation to all HR Managers and Team Leaders

-Do you have to deal with teams that seem not to “pull together” -Do you feel team spirit is often jeopardised by difficult team members? -Do you want to help your staff better understand the specific strengths each individual can bring to any team situation?

Today’s workplace is about teamwork and collaboration.  Effective teamwork increases both productivity and satisfaction…and reduces costs.   Belbin Team Role profiling gives individuals and their colleagues a better understanding of the range of behaviours needed to make a team effective, and a respect for the unique contribution that each individual can bring to the team. Worldwide, many organizations in both public and private sectors are using the Belbin approach to enhance individual and team performance.

Why not join us for an introductory session on Belbin Team Role profiling. We will introduce the method in a fun and participatory way and show how it can help the teams in your organisation to perform to maximum effectiveness.

The session will be run by Sarah Clark and Liz Tayfun Belbin Team Role accredited facilitators

Next session: Lausanne:   Tuesday 22 May 18.00-21.00   All welcome – please register – email or phone 079 547 5131 liz@pulfordmedia.co.uk

sarah@clearthinking-clearcommunication.ch

www.pulfordmedia.co.uk

www.clearthinking-clear-communication.ch

Please note GCN members have a reduced entry price for this event!

The International University in Geneva and the Organization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva present a roundtable conference:

How is the Luxury Industry Responding to a Rapidly Changing World?  

How does the luxury industry that caters to the top 20% of global earners evolve and adapt its strategies in this environment? What does the future of luxury look like – are the luxury brands going to go mainstream to attract new buyers or will the traditional luxury remain true to its timeless values of hand-made quality, superior design/ service, and exclusivity?

Panel:
Philippe Léopold-Metzger, CEO, Piaget
Christopher H. Cordey, CXO, Whole Beauty and Founding Director, Sustainable Luxury Forum
Dr Ray F. Iunius, Chair of Innovation, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

Date & Time:     Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 18:30 — 21:30
Location:     Geneva Press Club, 106 Route de Ferney, Geneva, 1202

Entry fees:
40 CHF: International University alumni, OWIT members, Geneva Communicators Network members
30 CHF: Student/pensioners
65 CHF: General public

Register here:
http://www.owit-lakegeneva.org/component/option,com_attend_events/Itemid,37/task,view/id,297/

 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

For professionals in all fields who’d like to learn how the Belbin Team Roles approach can help in developing self-management skills, understanding the unique contribution each person can make to a team, and building productive working relationships. The day will be facilitated by Sarah Clark and Liz Tayfun.

When: Geneva, Friday 30 March

The day will introduce you to the method in a fun and participatory way and show how it can help you to increase your own and your team’s effectiveness.

More information:  http://www.clearthinking-clearcommunication.ch/calendar/dates-2012/march/30-march-2012/.

You can also learn more about Belbin Team Roles at www.belbin.com.

 On the 26th and 27th of March the Media Communications department of Webster University Geneva will hold it’s third annual conference on its campus in Bellevue, Geneva. In collaboration with the Institute for Media and Global Governance,  the theme of the conference is ‘New media tools and human rights’.

Further information>>