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New Executive Certificate in Geneva – International Crisis Management

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

More information>> 

By | July 4th, 2012|Professional development|0 Comments

3 new Geneva comm. jobs online

What recession? Comms people are always in demand, check out three new openings:

Good luck!

By | June 19th, 2012|Careers|0 Comments

The Internet Summit Geneva: 22 – 23 June 2012

BENEFITING FROM THE INTERNET ECONOMY

According to the Boston Consulting Group there will be 3 billion Internet users globally by 2016 which will be almost half the world’s population. What is reassuring is that we do not have to be Mark Zuckerberg to start making a living from this new economy.  With that in mind, the first The Internet Summit Geneva will take place on June 22nd and 23rd at the Uptown Business Arts Centre, Geneva.  Eight top internet marketers from the USA, Australia and USA will share their tips and secrets for making money online – using Twitter, E BAY, Lead generation, Google, Webinars, E books, Outsourcing and much more.

PROGRAM

Day 1 – Friday 22nd
08:00 – 08:45 – Event Registration
09:00 – 10:30 – Chris Bowser – How to make an income on Ebay
11:00 – 12:30 – Corinna X – How to make an income from Twitter
14:00 – 15:30 – Nik Halik – Cash flow Investment Strategies
16:00 – 17:30 – Brian Koz – Traffic harvesting through Google

Day 2 – Saturday 23rd
09:00 – 10:30 – Steven Essa – How to make an income with webinars
11:00 – 12:30 – Mark Anastasi – Four paths to financial freedom
14:00 – 15:30 – Saj P – The Internet Cash Machine
16:00 – 17:30 – Jeff Mills – Outsourcing secrets and mobile apps

By | June 14th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments

Masterclass: Equip your key people to become Inspirational Communicators, 15 June 2012

An interesting masterclass coming up in Geneva:

Who speaks for your organisation?

Well of course ALL your staff do – whether in a formal communication role such as media interviews or face-to-face presentations, or informally through personal social media links, blogs, tweets etc, but:

– how well do they communicate the right messages both within and outside your company?

– how well do they cope with the tough questions that can arise?

Friday 15th June 2012 – 09.30-17.00 Colladon, Geneva

Cost:  CHF 330 incl. coffee, lunch + own recorded session to take away Special offer: Bring a guest and pay only CHF 220 for second place.

Speaker –  Michael Dodd:  journalist, media and presentation trainer, and an associate of Pulford Media, working regularly for both international organisations and government departments teaching media response skills. A lecturer in broadcast journalism for many years with the University of Westminster, he continues his association with the university through delivering media master classes.

To register for this session: liz@pulfordmedia.co.uk/ +41 79 547 5131

View the Masterclass flyer (pdf)>>

By | June 7th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments

Professional Workshops 1 June 2012 wrap-up

Thanks to the 40+ communicators who participated in our first Professional Development Workshops last Friday 1 June.

Feedback was very positive on all three workshops: Social Media with GCN founder Patricia Goldschmid; Effective Writing with GCN committee member Melitta Campbell and Video for Communicators with Claire Doole and Victor Planas-Bielsa.

Thanks to Glenn O’neil for coordinating the logistics so efficiently.

We will announce more workshops for later in 2012!

By | June 4th, 2012|GCN workshops|0 Comments

Fresh inspiration source for Internal Communicators

A new publication has recently launched that promises to give those in internal communication a rich source of inspiration, learning and advice. It offers this through real-life stories and expert advice direct from leaders inside some of the world’s most exciting companies.

The publishers have made a sample issue of the Journal of Internal Communications available for GCN members to try. If you like it, you can learn more or purchase a subscription at the Journal of Internal Communication website (a special offer code can be found at the end of the sample copy).

Happy reading!

Melitta

By | May 28th, 2012|Other resources|0 Comments

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

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

By | May 20th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments

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

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

Register now >>
More information >>

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

By | May 16th, 2012|GCN workshops|0 Comments

Roundtable – Luxury Industry – Geneva – 15 May 2012

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

Register here:
http://www.owit-lakegeneva.org/component/option,com_attend_events/Itemid,37/task,view/id,297/

By | May 6th, 2012|Other events|0 Comments

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

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 >>

Register now >>

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.

More information >>

Register now >>

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 >>

Register now >>

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

By | April 25th, 2012|GCN workshops|0 Comments