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Comment on "Serve vs. lead"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:00:05 +0000

Scott,
Interesting post…I agree with you regarding your assessment of Good to Great…one thing that is funny is that several of the companies who were ‘great’ in the book have suffered a great deal, like Circuit City and Fannie Mae…not that he could have predicted it, but its just interesting…I’d rather be Good than out of business!

I like the 80/20 rule, but I don’t like to get pigeonholed in a black or white scenario…with your definitions, it seems like lead should take the forefront, until the systems/processes are in place to help serve…but I think one great aspect of leadership that you are missing is dealing with things that come up quickly, those NOW items that need quick resolution or new innovation–its service to members and its leadership to solve immediate pain or problems for them…

- Brian Birch

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Comment on "Under Construction"

comments-o-matic — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:40:09 +0000

Awesome post!! What a great metaphor. Love it.

- Maddie Grant

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Comment on "Who’s responsible for innovation at a tradeshow? 3 (times two) views"

comments-o-matic — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:58:58 +0000

Is there a particular group or person responsible for innovation in a tradeshow?

I believe it starts with the tradeshow owners and organizers. They are the primary ones that need to find their new tradeshow mojo. They need to start by setting goals to be innovative, different, unique and memorable.

Where can they find their new tradeshow mojo? It’s not by attending the same old events they’ve always experienced. They need to go to shows that are not in their industry. They should visit gaming conferences to see how they are getting attendees and exhibitors involved. They should consider large state fairs and amusement parks. Look outside the hospitality industry for new ideas and creativity. Don’t get stuck with the way things were always done in the past.

- Jeff Hurt

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Comment on "3 mental models that could be holding you back"

comments-o-matic — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:50:05 +0000

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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Comment on "3 Observations for Session Speakers"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:40 +0000

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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Comment on "Three Cool Takeaways from the LA Community Legacy Projects"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:50:05 +0000

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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Comment on "3 Reasons to Smile after a Committee Meeting"

comments-o-matic — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:50:08 +0000

Hi Brian,
This is very timely. Last week I had three committee meetings and I think at least one of your reasons applied to each meeting! Alas, I don’t really remember leaving them all with a smile on my face…

When you said, “we will never truly understand the forces at play when a group of committed, passionate people get together,” I realized it was that lack of understanding that can not only be frustrating but unfufilling. After all, I’ve put in my time and energy expecting certain results. Thanks for offering the hope that we can build on the energy and assets of committee members and their talents, ideas and skills. Looking back, we actually did get quite a lot accomplished, the group members worked together well and the idea sharing was well done. I’m smiling now.

- Carolyn Hook

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Comment on "3 Reasons You Should Leave a Session in the Middle"

comments-o-matic — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:10:06 +0000

I think the third is the catch-all: it just isn’t working for you for some reason and you could get more value by being elsewhere.

As long as people enter and exit courteously, it no longer phases me as a presenter. It’s nice if those arriving late can politely hang back for a few minutes and get the feel for what has been going on or give me a chance to connect them to the larger conversation.

- Jeffrey Cufaude

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Comment on "Quick Clicks: Annual Meeting postgame, continued"

comments-o-matic — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:50:09 +0000

So, what happens now with Maddie’s post and all of the comments. Is there a process for evaluating feedback? For including the writer in that process? How does ASAE determine the need for change and how does it implement change?

- David M. Patt, CAE

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Comment on "3 issues exhibitors were hearing about"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:43:18 +0000

Amen Lisa!

Re #1: Virtual events – When it comes to digital learning, participants want to be engaged just like they are when they are on the internet.

Taking a talking head to video and live streaming or playing a recording of them is not enough. Participants want to be able to fast forward parts, text-chat with others during the session to discuss, participate in polls, ask live questions and get immediate responses from moderators, etc. From my experience, participants of virtual meetings don’t want to be an avatar, sit in a room with other avatars and together watch a live stream video…unless there is some form of engagement. Dr. Bryon Reeves book Engagement speaks to this issue very well.

So when thinking about hybrid or virtual events, think engagement strategies as well!

- Jeff Hurt

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