An event from our partners OWIT and the International Unversity in Geneva: 

Networking with purpose and pleasure

“Networking is about creating purposeful and uplifting relationships and how we choose to be in these relationships. A network is a vast web of real people connecting to one another in an environment in which magic can take place. Transforming one’s life, business, and those of others is the usual result.”

Come and join us for a fascinating session with Kristin Engvig, Director and Founder of WIN – Women International Network.You will gain valuable insights about how to do networking more effectively, and successfully.

Tuesday, September 27th, 6.30pm:

Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly Ramada Park Hotel), Avenue Louis-Casaï 75-77, 1216 Genève-Cointrin

Entry fee: 3O CHF for Geneva Communicators Network members (reduced from 40 CHF)

More information and registration>>

The Lac Leman Communications Forum is less than a month away – if you are interested to go – book now as few places remain!

The Lac Leman Communication Forum will bring to bear the latest research and best practices on the following questions:

What does the CEO expect from the corporate communication function?
What does it take to be recognized as a leader in my organization?
How can quantitative and qualitative data support the case for communication?
What are the advantages of different corporate communication departmental structures?
How can corporate communication collaborate with HR and marketing?
What are the challenges of working across different cultures?

Further information and registration >>

The full program:

09:30  Registration
 10:00  Welcome and introduction
 10:10  Keynote
Leadership in times of crisis and change: the role of framing
Joep Cornelissen, Professor of Corporate Communication, VU University Amsterdam, NL
 10:50  Play for fun
SwarmWorks
 11:00
  Keynote
Strategic leadership in corporate communication: aligning image and identity
Rosa Chun, Professor of Corporate Reputation, Ethics and Marketing, IMD, CH
 11:35  Workshop sessions
Choice of several one-hour interactive workshops. The sessions will be repeated in the afternoon so that participants can attend a second workshop.

Culture clash: leading teams across borders
Dr. Thomas Zweifel, CEO, Swiss Consulting Group, CH

Integrating communication: is it about structure or the right culture?
Professor Joep Cornelissen, VU University Amsterdam, NL

Managing an international communication department: moving ahead whilst dealing with dilemma
Alexander Fleischer, Head Marketing & Communication Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, PricewaterhouseCoopers, CH

Putting it into action: leadership in corporate communication
Professor Anne Gregory, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

Surviving leadership: what managers can learn from orchestras
Michael Spencer, Managing Director, Sound Strategies, UK
 
 12:35  Networking lunch
 13:50  Conducting and leadership: learning from the world of music
Be part of a unique interactive musical experience! Conductor Gernot Schulz and communication expert Manfred Harnischfeger will explore the relationship between a conductor and an orchestra as a perfect metaphor for
successful leadership. The audience will be expected to interact with a live orchestra.
 15:00  Workshop sessions 2

Culture clash: leading teams across borders
Dr. Thomas Zweifel, CEO, Swiss Consulting Group, CH
Integrating communication: is it about structure or the right culture?
Professor Joep Cornelissen, VU University Amsterdam, NL

Managing an international communication department: moving ahead whilst dealing with dilemma
Alexander Fleischer, Head Marketing & Communication Europe, Africa, Middle East and India, PricewaterhouseCoopers, CH

Putting it into action: leadership in corporate communication
Professor Anne Gregory, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

Surviving leadership: what managers can learn from orchestras
Michael Spencer, Managing Director, Sound Strategies, UK
 
 16:00  Coffee break
 16:20  Play for fun
SwarmWorks
 16:30  Keynote
The CEO’s view: the role of corporate communication in adding value to the organization
Yves Daccord, Director General, ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross, CH
 17:15  Keynote
The leadership challenge for corporate communication
Anne Gregory, Professor, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK
 18:00  Apéro

An upcoming event of interest for communicators:

“Let’s talk about everything except communications”

7th to 9th September 2011, Oxford UK

The Circle of European Communicators will offer an exclusive programme featuring the participation of visionary speakers and presentations on a wide variety of subjects, ranging from politics to science and arts. Through the exchange of innovative and fresh ideas, the event aims to stimulate and inspire thinking in new directions, developing ideas and sharing experiences with top-level communications peers.

Participation in the event is possible by invitation only. For further information, consult the event flyer (pdf)>>

 Webster University Geneva are planning an international media conference on the theme of “New media tools and human rights: more or less human?” for 26-27 March 2012.

They have issued a Concept Paper (pdf) on the conference and persons interested in presenting as part of the conference should send their initial proposal to  lowstedt@webster.edu,  rosso@webster.ch and visconti@webster.ch by 15 October 2011.

Those who speak French and are interested in e-commerce may find value in attending the “salon eCom”, which will take place at the Ramada Hotel in Geneva on Tuesday 24 May 2011.

The salon eCom is an annual event for anyone interested in marketing and sales on the web. Over 1000 professionals attend this event to share ideas and best practices. Topics include e-commerce and m-commerce, content management, e-crm, secure payment systmes, logistics,  web marketing, e-merchandising, web 2.0, m-communication (mobile).

The conference is free of charge. For more information or to register visit the website http://www.salon-ecom.com/.

This workshop could be of interest to communicators in the Geneva region:

Do you feel that you’re not fully using your natural talents at work? Do you ever get frustrated as part of a “team” that doesn’t really function well as a team? Is team spirit sometimes jeopardized by difficult relationships with colleagues?

If yes…then join us for this fun, interactive workshop to learn how the Belbin Team Roles approach can help you to develop your self-management skills, understand the unique contribution you can make within a team and build productive working relationships.

The workshop will be run by Liz Tayfun and Sarah Clark, both Belbin Team Role accredited facilitators. 

Price per person CHF 290, which includes an individual Belbin report with observer assessments, workshop files and refreshments.

Number of participants limited to 20.

Further information and registration>>

MScom Excellence in Communications Lecture: “the new branding imperatives”

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at BMW, Dielsdorf, Switzerland.

Network with senior communication executives and find out the path to branding success from two leading experts:

• Professor Kevin Lane Keller, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, US
• Dr. Uwe Ellinghaus, Director Brand Steering, Brand Management BMW and Marketing Services

Only a few spaces remain. Register HERE to secure your place!



Following is information on a partner event – GCN members have a discount entry price – 25 CHF instead of 30 CHF

The International University in Geneva and Organization of Women in International Trade- Lake Geneva present a roundtable:

New trends in communications, marketing and media

What does the future hold for the way we communicate? Does human communication still have a place for the “human”? Will Facebook and other social media replace the ubiquitous email? What will media look like in 20 years – will we still have newspapers to read? Has marketing reached its peak – are there really untapped markets in the world today? Join us with our panel of media, research and marketing professionals to discuss these questions and more.

Thursday 7 April 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Crown Plaza Hotel (former Ramada Park Hotel), Avenue Louis-Casaï 75-77,
Genève-Cointrin 1216
 
Panel members:

• Valérie Bauwens, User Researcher, Founder, Human Centricity sàrl
• Isaac Griberg, Social Media Officer, International Committee of the Red Cross
• Giorgia Molajoni, Managing Director of VML Geneva
• Ellen Wallace, Founder and Editor, GenevaLunch
• Moderator: Dr Ivana Modena, Professor Adjunct, Media and Communications, International University in Geneva

Register online>>:
Entry fee:
25 CHF for OWIT & GCN members and IUN Alumni
30 CHF for non-members

Agenda: 6.00 p.m. Registration and welcome
6.30 p.m. Presentations and Q&A
7.45 p.m. Cocktail and networking