New communication jobs in Geneva
Two new job p0sts on our Careers page:
— Marketing Communications Associate, Blue-Infinity, Geneva
— Senior Strategic Communications Manager, PATH Geneva
Good luck!
Lunchtime seminar wrap-up
Thanks to the 50+ communicators who attended our lunchtime seminar last Friday on Storytelling: tool or trend? by Kami Lamakan, from The Loop Agency.
Kami opened by talking about the power of stories; how they can explain why we do what we do, give people purpose, make sense of complexity and bring strategy to life.
He went on to explain how stories can bridge the gap between the communications function and the general communications taking place across the organization.
Perhaps most powerfully, he demonstrated the role of storytelling by including several of his own within his presentation and showing us a stunning example storytelling in practice through a video kindly shared with permission from one of his clients.
Some photos of the event are also available on our Flickr stream, accessible on the right side bar of this page.
Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and another lunch event before the summer break.
Patricia, Melitta, and Glenn
Sold out – Lunchtime seminar 19 April 2013
Our lunchtime seminar “Storytelling – trend or tool”, 19 April 2013 with Kami Lamakan is now sold out – we’ve reached the capacity for our venue.
If you missed out on this one, we look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Geneva Communicators Network lunchtime seminar, Friday 19 April 2013
Lunchtime seminar – Storytelling – trend or tool?
Storytelling has long been on the communicator’s agenda. But recent years have seen many more organisations use stories to connect with employees.
In this session, Kami Lamakan, Principle at The Loop, explores the reasons behind this trend, what it means for the corporate communication professional and the opportunity it presents them.
Date: Friday 19 April 2013 Time: 12h30 to 14h00 Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva. Fee: CHF 15.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.
Kami Lamakan is a leading authority on all aspects of change communications. Kami has developed strategies for global organisations such as BP, Alstom Power, Rolls-Royce, Orange, Shell and ABB. The Loop is a leading communication agency that helps some of the most complex and influential businesses use communication to bring a sense of purpose to their people and help organisations prosper.
Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Swiss Corporate Challenge to promote workplace health and team spirit – 25th June 2013 in Geneva
If anyone is interested in organising an outing for your company, this might be of interest.
You can sign up to the Corporate challenge (Course des Entreprises/Schweizer Firmenlauf), which will take place in Geneva on 25th June 2013 at the Bout-du Monde both on the track and cross country.
The aim of the Corporate Challenge is not to reach the finishing line as fast as possible, but to run or walk together with your colleagues enjoying the atmosphere and socialize. After the run you round off by enjoying a sports meal and celebrating the winning teams out of five categories.
The idea of Swiss Corporate Challenge is to increase employee health, team spirit and motivation in your company.
For more information please visit: www.corporatechallenge.ch
Geneva Roundtable: Sustainable business models – how companies address sustainability challenges – 18 April 2013
Geneva Roundtable: Sustainable business models – how companies address sustainability challenges
Presented by the International University in Geneva and theOrganization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva.
18 April 2013, 18:30 – 21:30, Geneva Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva
Sustainability and sustainable development are the buzz words these days, talked and written about everywhere and every day. But what do these words mean in a business context?
Join our panel discussion to learn how a service, a luxury and a consumer good business address questions such as:
How do sustainable business models look like in real life, in real companies?
How does one build a sustainable business model?
Why do companies embrace sustainability? What are the potentials? The deficits?
What does it take to get there?
How to make such business model tangible and measurable?
What happens when sustainability criteria affect the bottom line? Are such decisions difficult and if yes, how do the invited companies make them?
The panel:
Opening remarks: Dr Claude Martin, Chancellor, International University in Geneva and former Secretary-General of WWF International
Martin Rohner, General Manager, Alternative Bank Switzerland (ABS)
Giselle Rufer, Founder, President & CEO Delance
Moderator, Dr Ioanna Liouka Professor, International Business, International University in Geneva
Entry fee (including networking cocktail): 30 / 40 / 65 CHF
Registration details:
http://www.owit-lakegeneva.org/Events?eventId=642712&EventViewMode=EventDetails
Marketing & Communication Loft conference 25 March 2013
The Marketing & Communication Loft, an innovative and interactive project of conferences for marketing and communication professionals is organising a conference on 2013 Insights from great luxury brands on 25 March 2013 from 18h.
Why should anyone buy from you?
You know that you have a great product or service and that you can solve your client’s problems better than anyone else, but do they? Are you the first company your client thinks of? Do they understand and have confidence in your offer?
Make sure that the answer to all these is ‘YES’ by attending the one-day Brand and Communication Workshop for Small Business.
By taking just one day out of your schedule to get to grips with these critical marketing facets, you will be making an investment in your business you’d wish you’d made earlier!
Time and Place
When: Monday 6 May, 09:00-16:00
Where: Ramada Encore Conference Centre, Route des Jeunes 10, 1227 Carouge
Cost
Chf 450 (includes all materials, full use of the facilities, refreshments and lunch)
Please see the Brand Building and Communications Workshop flyer for further details.
To register, or for more information, please contact Melitta: melittacampbell@me.com
These workshops are a partnership between Inside Out Communications and Melitta Campbell Communications Services.
Web Accessibility Conference in Lausanne, 16 April
Of interest to communicators:
A 1-day conference on the topic of web accessibility on 16 April in Lausanne (note this will be in French).
This 2nd edition will feature presentations by top accessibility experts, demos by visually impaired users and concrete recommendations on how to integrate accessibility and usability in a design project.
Workshop: Constructive Conversations in Stormy Weather – 22 March 2013
The Geneva Chapter of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF Geneva) are hosting a one-day workshop:
Friday 22 March 2013 09.00-17.00
Constructive Conversations in Stormy Weather with Louise Robb
How to stay grounded to help the group achieve their best results? Building our own and the group’s capacity to have creative and constructive conversations in “all weathers” – the real work of a Facilitator.
Blending tools from Aikido and mindfulness to re-centre when knocked off track by the group. We will utilise these skills in a practical session exploring:
– The Kantor 4-player model
– Otto Scharmer’s Fields of Conversation
Registration: iafevent@gmail.com / 079 547 5131
Fees: CHF 300 / CHF250 for IAF members (includes lunch,refreshments & handouts)
Venue: Residence Colladon, chemin Colladon 5-7, Petit Saconnex, 1209 Geneva