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interesting stuff. Knowing what to avoid is helpful. But did you by any chance also pick up info on mental models that WORK from the speaker?

- Mark J. Golden, CAE

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With thanks to Brian Kirkland and Steffanie Feuer, here are two more of the slide decks from the presentation: Motivation and Dating Game.
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Good observations all around. I didn’t present at ASAE10, but no doubt I’m guilty of over-engineering slides. I have been working to wean myself; it’s for the good of all.

I did sit in a couple of breakout sessions that were severely hamstrung by over-reliance on the internet. One in particular included sound; the speaker essentially bent over to put her lapel microphone next to the laptop speaker. Not good.

I’ve seen Twitter feedback work well, but I think someone other than a speaker or panelist needs to monitor the stream. Certainly doing the housekeeping up front is a common courtesy.

- Brian O’Leary

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I’m really impressed! Congratulations to everyone who was involved in planning, and all the participants. I don’t think I realized the run was part of the project. Love all the options.

- Lindy Dreyer

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Hi Elizabeth-

One set of slides from the Fresh Perspectives session is available on Slideshare now (with thanks to Tom Getchius for posting it).

Once the remaining slides are available I'll get you links to those too. Thanks so much!
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Thanks for all the great comments – and everyone do make sure you read the follow up to Toni's original post (that she linked here). ASAE really hit it out of the park in their response.
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Hi Elizabeth! I'm looking into those slides and handouts for you–I checked on the Annual Meeting website but didn't see them there. Once I find them, I'll drop you a link.

Thanks so much for taking the time to share all of your feedback–it's all helpful and constructive for us to hear. I hope you're having a good week so far!
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As a first-time attendees I stopped by the ribbon table seeking a "first-time attendee" ribbon that would alert the veterans to talk to me! The closest I could come was a "new member" ribbon which wasn't actually true but I hoped would have the same effect. Maybe a zebra-striped 1st-timer ribbon next year????
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Great post, Elizabeth! Thanks for the shout out. And in re: to Tony's comment, please take a moment to read my latest blog post: I got a response from ASAE on the weekend to something I posted on Thursday night. They did right by me, at least.
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Love this Elizabeth and it was fanstastic to finally meet you face-to-face.

I echo so much of what you've written. I also want to stress, bring up the house lights for all general sessions. Why do we turn down the lights? What's up with that? It makes the audience feel as if they are there to be entertained like a movie or play? Time to rethink that.
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