Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences: Another issue of an occasional series—Dear Adrian—in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics, solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. […]
A “Dear Adrian” question on the “Three Questions” process initiates an exploration of how group size affects process design — specifically the tension between intimacy (going deep with a few) and discovery (uncovering the possibilities of the many).
How can we incorporate exercise into event programs? Sue Walton, MeCo co-founder, asks on the long-running MeetingsCommunity (MeCo, registration needed): Q: How do you incorporate exercise into your (event) programs? A: Exercise during events is important because blood flow to […]
Dipesh Mody, writing from Mumbai, India, asks five great questions about event process design. I’ve interspersed my answers after each question. Q. Dear Adrian, I have now read both your books and have truly enjoyed reading them. Your work has been very […]
What information is needed for event design? Every week I receive requests for advice on improving existing meetings. (Design consultations on new meetings are less frequent, which is unfortunate since it’s much easier to begin with a good design than successfully redesign […]
Libby O’Malley rocks. She read my 2012 post A letter to event technology companies trying to sell me stuff and—wow!—actually took the time to figure out how to introduce me to her new product Muster Me in a way I […]
Answers to questions about participant-led events that were asked at our MeetingsNet webinar. Topics include: Open Space, conference marketing, event size and scale, well-run events, and more.
How do you market a new peer conference? Another issue of an occasional series—Dear Adrian—in which I answer questions sent to me about event design, elementary particle physics, solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something […]
Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? “All I want is not to be insulted by the people I’m serving by them paying me less than they pay their kids’ piano teachers or their own hair stylists. They can say all […]