FREELANCE EDITORS AND WRITERS
I am looking for freelance editors and writers to undertake regular work for the International AIDS Society. Applicants need to be creative and flexible and be able to adapt their writing skills to a range of publications and websites. Interested applicants should send their CV plus examples of relevant work, together with details of their hourly/daily rate to sian.bowen@iasociety.org. Closing date October 25th.
Following is an event that may be of interest to members (discount for GCN members applies).
The International University in Geneva and the Organization of Women in International Trade – Lake Geneva present a roundtable conference:
Ageing of Working Society – Trends, Impact and Solutions
We dedicate this evening to exploring the topic of ageing societies, managing pre-retirement and new “old” age in European societies; we will touch upon intergenerational workforce dynamic, and will get a glimpse into practical solutions offered by governments in the EU and employers in Switzerland. Age management is no longer an option but a must : society, companies and individuals need to address the complexity and the diversity of all ages in order to keep both younger and older talents at work.
Panel:
Dr. Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board of the World Demographic & Ageing Forum (WDA Forum) Ms. Geneviève Reday-Mulvey, head of the Four Pillars Programme on Social Security, Pensions and Employment, The Geneva Association Ms. Birgit Peeters, Founder, Aquincum
Date & Time: Thursday, 11 October 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
Thanks to the 40+ persons who braved the cold to come to our “Summer is over / welcome back” evening apero last Thursday. Some photos can be seen of the event on our photo stream to the left.
This may be of interest for those members with children of school age:
The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012
Kempinski Hotel in Geneva, on Thursday 13th September and Friday 14th September from 2pm to 7pm.
The Independent Schools Show Geneva 2012 is the first exhibition in Switzerland to address the decisions parents face when choosing a school. It promises to provide enlightened parents with a crucial research tool to explore the multitude of options the independent system offers and will give schools an opportunity to shake the stuffy image of private education. Amongst other benefits it will give families the opportunity to evaluate the financial implications, including learning about the availability of scholarships and bursaries. It also provides a real snapshot of private education today. Day or boarding? Mixed or single-sex? International Baccalaureate or A Levels? iGCSE or GCSE?
Dear Communicators,
We are pleased to announce our first social event to get over the post holidays blues!:
Networking apéro at Chateau de Penthes, Geneva
Date: Thursday 13 September 2012
Time: From 18h30 – 20h30
Location*: Chateau des Penthes, 18 chemin de l’Impératrice, 1292, Pregny-Chambésy, Geneva (see map – pdf).
Fee: CHF 20.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.
Format: No presentations, socialising and networking!
Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Glenn, Patricia, Melitta
USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland) has announced the launch of two Executive Seminars in Communication Management.
The seminars are designed especially for senior and mid-career professionals with a vested interest in developing an integrated strategic view of communication management, from reputation and brand management to public affairs and financial communication:
Risk communication leadership
Theory, tools, and practical skills for communicating effectively
September 10-11, 2012. Lugano, Switzerland
Building the bridge between brand and reputation
USI Università della Svizzera italiana with the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
December 5-7, 2012, Lugano, Switzerland
Calling all communication professionals, please assist PhD student and GCN member Lukasz Bochenek by undertaking a brief survey on key drivers and patterns in Corporate Communications Strategic Management:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/strategiccomms
Thank you!
Geneva Communicator Members are offered a 50 GBP reduction of the entry price for this conference – write to us if you are interested: genevacom@gmail.com
The 6th Leadership & Communication Conference with Bournemouth University Media School, UIK
21 September 2012
Every year the UK Speechwriters’ Guild together with the European Speechwriter Network hosts a conference at Bournemouth University to bring together the top communicators from across Europe.
In 2012, we have invited speakers to address the topic, do speeches still matter?
How often do eyes glaze over at the prospect of listening to another PowerPoint presentation?
We need to explore better ways to persuade and lead those around us.
Speeches remain an efficient way to get a message across. Leadership is about influence, not information.
When many forms of communication compete for attention, how do we persuade leaders to use the rawest and most powerful ones?
What the two-day conference is all about:
The UK Speechwriters’ Guild has pioneered a format where we listen to top speechwriters talk about their work. We learn what techniques they use, how they craft stories, how they build relationships with their speakers and organisations.
This year, have the option of attending an intensive ‘Nuts & Bolts of Speechwriting’ seminar on Thursday 20 September from 2 – 5pm.
We’ll be hosting a quiz night on the eve of the conference, where you’ll be able to socialise with other speechwriters. You will be among like-minded communicators who bring expertise from many different backgrounds.
Who should attend?
Previous conferences have attracted speechwriters from the European Commission, the CBI, Orange, Deloitte, the United Nations, the European Investment Bank, Coca Cola as well as the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties.
This conference is for anyone wanting to improve their ability to write and deliver speeches. It’s also for people wishing to improve their company’s ability to communicate ideas and engage staff in developing new behaviours. We offer a limited number of spaces to students and recent graduates seeking to pursue a career in speechwriting.
Carolina Rodriguez Barros from Dare to Glow and Maria Wilhelmsson from VoxImpact are launching a brand-new programme called Compelling Presence. It has been designed for women in mid- and senior positions who want to establish a strong business presence and project a confident image.
The programme will help women discover how to focus their mind, body and voice to command attention, loyalty and respect. Participants will also learn to integrate their new tools through practice, feedback, and more practice.
The 2 1/2 day Compelling Presence programme will take place in Geneva from 26 September 2012, and there are places for just 12 women. The price is CHF 1600 excl. VAT and members of the Geneva Communicators Network can benefit from a CHF 100 discount if registering before August 31.
The full information about the programme is available on the Compelling Presence website. You can also download a PDF brochure here.
A new Executive Certificate – International Crisis Management has been launched by LEIDAR and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Starting in November 2012 and ending in March 2013, this new programme will be organized around three modules of three to five days each. The Executive Certificate will address the three key areas of crisis management: crisis and stakeholder mapping, risk assessment and crisis navigation.
The course is intended for professionals working in both public institutions and private sector companies, whether in the communications, government relations, advocacy, operations or human resources disciplines. The content of the programme will balance academic tuition with the acquisition of practical skills and tools, and include the participation of high-level external guest speakers. Programme features include:
– A strong focus on mapping the various potential crises an organization can face, ranging from natural disasters, organizational mismanagement to armed conflicts
– A 360° approach to crisis mitigation – from risk assessment to crisis resolution
– Real-life practical crisis exercises
– Guest speakers from a variety of prominent organisations