The World Blind Union is looking for volunteers for the 7th General Assembly of the World Blind Union
to be held in Geneva from 15 – 23 August 2008 at the International Conference Centre (ICCG)Anyone interested can contact:
Marja Kämpfer
Tél: 031 390 88 02
Fax: 031 390 88 50
E-mail: marja.kaempfer@sbv-fsa.ch
For further information check:
www.wbu2008.ch
www.worldblindunion.org
Hi all,
We’ve had many people asking about the event this Thursday evening – looking forward to seeing many of you there this Thursday – the details again:
Map
Trams: 13 & 15
Môle
Patricia & Glenn
An interesting seminar from GWIT:
Subject: Leveraging Your Life OnLine
New bosses, old lovers, clients and your children: what will they learn about you on the net?
Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 12:15 – 14:00
Leverage your internet profile, make it work for you – learn to manage the hazy border between professional and private in the online world with Ellen Wallace, founder of GenevaLunch.
Ellen will help you sketch your virtual online profile, then she’ll whisk you through the world of blogs to show how they can be a tool in your Internet Makeover: what they really are, why they matter. We’ll take a brief tour of what’s happening online and help clarify why Facebook, YouTube, Second Life and your corporate website serve different purposes in terms of your online First Life.
And there are more jobs online: communicators needed in human rights, transport and health!
Patricia & Glenn
Here is an interesting conference taking place in Geneva from 12-14 June:
“A leading world forum bringing MBA students, graduates and leaders of tomorrow to exchange ideas, energy and passion with leading professionals from across sectors to discuss how business and business skills can impact social change. This year’s Europe conference will address the theme Sustainable Prosperity: Taking on the Global Challenge. A keynote speaker will be Mel Young, founder and President of the Homeless World Cup.”
An e-business convention is being held in Geneva on 29 April 2008 – could be interesting for communicators wanting to learn of the latest developments and offerings in e-communications.
More information on the convention website>>
Glenn
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
New jobs posted on our careers page>>
Good luck!