GCN Christmas Apéro Wrap-up

Many thanks to the 40+ participants who attended the GCN Christmas Apéro last night. It was a fun evening with good company and great food.

We have posted a few photos of the event on the left hand column of this page. You may also view them on our Flickr page.

Thank you also the International University in Geneva for their sponsorship.

We take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Look out for our next lunch event on 22 January 2009.

Best wishes,

Patricia, Melitta, Glenn, and Vincent

By | December 16th, 2009|GCN aperos|0 Comments
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Final GCN Networking Apero before the Summer Holidays – 9 July 2009 at 18h30

Dear GCN members,

In the last months we have welcomed many new members to the GCN. To give everyone a chance to mingle before jetting off for the summer holidays, we are pleased to invite you to a ‘Geneva Communicators Apéro”. 

Considering the optimal weather conditions, we have decided to hold the apéro at the Chateau des Penthes, just up the road from the UN and the ICRC and across from the US Mission in Geneva.

When: Thursday, 9 July 2009, from 18h30 onwards
Where: Chateau des Penthes, 18 chemin de l’Impératrice, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva Chateau des Penthes, see map (pdf)
Format: Socialising and networking AND drinks and tapas!
Entry: CHF 10 (to cover some costs)

Since space is limited, please register as soon as possible>>

If this link does not work, please paste the following link into your Internet browser:
http://optima.benchpoint.com/optima/SurveyPop.aspx?query=view&SurveyID=145&SS=gQX62O

We look forward to seeing you there!

Melitta, Patricia, Glenn, & Vincent
Geneva Communicators Network
www.genevacom.org

Event sponsored by the International University in Geneva.

By | June 29th, 2009|GCN aperos|0 Comments
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GCN Networking Apéro – Monday 23 March 2009

Following the success of the first ‘The Geneva Communicators Apéro’ last December (over 80 people attended), we invite you to a second informal socialising and networking event for communication professionals working in the Geneva region.
redwineWhen: Monday, 23 March 2009, from 18h30 onwards
Where: Soleil Rouge, 32, Boulevard Helvétique, Geneva
Format: Just socialising and networking!
Entry: The event is free of charge: please get your own refreshments and drinks upstairs and then join us in our reserved room downstairs!
Since space is limited, please register as soon as possible>>

If this link does not work, please paste the following link into your Internet browser:
http://optima.benchpoint.com/optima/SurveyPop.aspx?query=view&SurveyID=145&SS=gQX62O
We look forward to seeing you there!

By | March 6th, 2009|GCN aperos|0 Comments
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Resources on storytelling

Many people have asked for further resources on storytelling following our excellent breakfast meeting with Sue Hollingsworth – here are some recommended resources and information:

Article in PME magazine:
Article in French on the website of Sue’s partner (Nicole Voillat) in Geneva

Course:
Sue leads a Corporate Storytelling workshop in England at Emerson College in Sussex in the UK, 16-19 July 2008.

Suggested books:

1) Stephen Denning: “The springboard : How storytelling ignites action in knowledge-era organizations” BH – 2001

2) Stephen Denning: ” The secret language of leadership” John Wiley & Sons – 2007

3) Annette Simmons: ” The Story factor” – Basic Books – 2001

Glenn

By | April 10th, 2008|Other resources|0 Comments
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