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

genevacom — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:31:25 +0000

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

One day workshops for communicators, Geneva 1 June 2012 – places still available

genevacom — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:36:35 +0000

We’ve had a great response to our workshops for communicators scheduled for 1 June 2012. But there are still some places available for all three workshops:

Workshop 1: Social media for communicators
Workshop 2: Creating video for communicators
Workshop 3: Effective writing for communicators

Cost: 420 CHF for GCN members (email us for the promotional code: genevacom@gmail.com), 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

Roundtable – Luxury Industry – Geneva – 15 May 2012

genevacom — Sun, 06 May 2012 06:46:47 +0000

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

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

genevacom — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:17:33 +0000

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).

More information >>

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.

More information >>

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

Help Save World Radio Switzerland

genevacom — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:59:18 +0000

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.