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International Media Conference – Media Trends 2012
Webster University Geneva are planning an international media conference on the theme of “New media tools and human rights: more or less human?” for 26-27 March 2012.
They have issued a Concept Paper (pdf) on the conference and persons interested in presenting as part of the conference should send their initial proposal to lowstedt@webster.edu, rosso@webster.ch and visconti@webster.ch by 15 October 2011.
Event wrap-up: Litigation Communication – 21 June 2011
Many thanks to Marion Stark, President of SIPR, who took time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about the fascinating subject of Litigation Communication.
Close to 50 GCN members came to the lunch time talk to discover the unique challenges involved in this communication discipline, such as the need to go against many core communication principles and managing the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders, including journalists and lawyers. She also shared some valuable advice on handling this complex area effectively without putting the legal strategy in jeopardy. Slides will be sent to attendees mid-next week.
To close, Marion shared the initial findings of the 2010 Swiss Observatory, an annual survey of communication trends across Europe. We will post more on this soon.
We also announced that our next event will be our traditional Summer Apero, this year to be held at Chateau Penthes in July – the exact date will be confirmed here soon.
Meantime, if you have any topics you would like to see covered in our Autumn/Winter event schedule or know of someone with something interesting to share, then please let us know!
Glenn, Patricia, Melitta and Vincent
How can you make the complex clear?
The question of how to make corporate communication messages clear in a systematic, managed manner is currently being tackled in a new study by the Global Alliance and the University of St. Gallen.
Through case studies, literature reviews, best practices and a survey, the partners aim to shed some light on how organisations can move from complicated, overloaded and messy messages to communication that has a clear context, a logical structure, essential elements and creates resonance with audiences.
Communicators who fill out the 10 minute survey on ‘Clarity in Communication’ can participate in a free 45-minute webinar on how to communicate clearly or can get a copy of the final study.
If you would like to take part in the survey click here >
Melitta
The Uncommon Sense of Internal Communication
A new ebook titled ‘The Uncommon Sense of Internal Communication’, created by Russell-Oliver Brooklands, the IC professional behind the Internal Communication Model, is now available for download and sets out to answer some of the many paradoxical questions surrounding Internal Communication.
When introducing the book Brooklands said, “Originally drafted under the working title: “Why everybody’s rubbish and it’s no one’s fault”, the book compassionately challenges a number of widespread unconscious assumptions, and shines a light on various cultural blindspots. In the process, it helps make sense of why so many people, even at the top of organisations, seem to struggle with IC. And it provides practical steps that can be taken to help them think about it in new ways – so IC professionals can start making a bigger difference.”
‘The Uncommon Sense of Internal Communication’ is currently available to download free of charge from www.internalcommunicationmodel.com, with a number of versions available depending on your global location and IC view point.
Happy reading!
Melitta
Next GCN event on Litigation Communication in a Digital Age – 21 June 2011 at 12h30
We are pleased to announce our next event of 2011:
Lunchtime seminar – Litigation Communication in the Digital Age: A tightrope between communication needs and legal constraints.
Although the requirements for communication in litigation cases are no different from the rules of effective crisis management – the art of balancing these with the special parameters of legal strategy is a delicate one. What are the opportunities and pitfalls? When can problems become opportunities or the best verbal defence fail? Interspersed with examples from a litigation case study Marion Starck will explore the rudiments and challenges of successful Litigation PR.
Date: Tuesday 21 June 2011
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.
Marion Starck has spent the past 20 years in leading functions in the Public Relations industry, both in-house and in communications agencies in London and Zurich. She has been President of the Swiss Public Relations Institute (SPRI) since November 2006. Marion Starck is Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in London and SPRG, lecturer at Zurich Business School (HWZ) and MAZ, guest lecturer at SPRI and the University of Lugano and a regular speaker, moderator and workshop leader at events in Switzerland and Europe. She is an American citizen, speaks fluent English, German and French and has been a Swiss resident since 1993.
Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.
Your Powerful Voice – discovery workshop
An interesting workshop which may be of interest to communicators.
When: Tuesday 21 June 2011
Where: Centre de Formation du Léman, Jongny (10 min. from Vevey)
Entry: CHF 95 – places are limited so registration is required
Registration: maria.wilhelmsson@voximpact.com / 079 815 76 84
Brochure says:
Your voice is your most important communication tool. It has a great impact on how you are perceived by others and defines how well you manage to get your thoughts and opinions across. Yet, most people are unaware of how the voice works – and how you can change the way you sound.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
- Replace unhelpful speaking habits with healthy ones
- Use your body and breath to power your voice
- Project a vibrant and dynamic voice
- Practice techniques for clear and assertive speech
Join us for an eye-opening, interactive and energising evening!
For more information contact Maria Wilhelmsson:
maria.wilhelmsson@voximpact.com / 079 815 76 84
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E-commerce conference in Geneva, 24 May 2011
Those who speak French and are interested in e-commerce may find value in attending the “salon eCom”, which will take place at the Ramada Hotel in Geneva on Tuesday 24 May 2011.
The salon eCom is an annual event for anyone interested in marketing and sales on the web. Over 1000 professionals attend this event to share ideas and best practices. Topics include e-commerce and m-commerce, content management, e-crm, secure payment systmes, logistics, web marketing, e-merchandising, web 2.0, m-communication (mobile).
The conference is free of charge. For more information or to register visit the website http://www.salon-ecom.com/.
Conference: Who are these Global Nomads, these super chameleons ?
An interesting conference which may be of interest to communicators:
When: Wednesday 25 May 2011
Where: Centre Patronal, Paudex, VD
Entry free of charge
Lake Geneva is a global region with nearly half of its population made up of foreigners, representing some 180 nationalities and a host of NGOs, UN organizations and multinational corporations. Not surprisingly Lake Geneva region is home to a large number of Global Nomads.
An efficient nomadic leader should be at home on every continent with highly developed intercultural sensitivity. These highly mobile leaders meet the needs of the hyper-globalized economy and have what every multinational company seeks : innate intercultural instincts, mobility and adaptability. Yesterday, the top manager was the one who travelled. Today, with hyper-globalization, even the local manager needs the skills of a global leader.
These global nomads present a challenge to HR managers and coaches. How do we support them in the workplace to leverage their unique skills and help them feel grounded and fulfilled? Equally important is supporting their family’s integration.
What is the difference between a Global Nomadic Leader and an expatriate? How to recruit and retain Global Nomads? How can we help his insertion and the one of his entourage? Is it necessary to integrate them in a purely multicultural environment ? What projects should be assigned to them? How is globalization impacting leadership ?