By Ed Bernacki – The Idea Champion
Every organization at some point asks, “Are our conferences effective?”
As a speaker on innovative thinking, I noticed something at a conference that led me to ask, “How many people take notes at conferences and never look at them again?” About two-thirds of people put up their hands.
This prompted me to look at the design of the events I was involved with. It was easy to see that some carefully align (more…)
By Haley McLennan, Speakers’ Spotlight Communications Coordinator
We at Speakers’ Spotlight are lucky to have the opportunity to live vicariously through many of the extraordinary speakers that we represent. Our roster is chock full of record-breaking Olympians, adventures, mountaineers and numerous other diverse world-class athletes.
One exceptional speaker that we are proud to work with, as well as call a friend, is ultramarathon (more…)
by Jim Carroll – Futurist, Trends, Creativity & Innovation Expert
Is it time for an innovation audit within your organization? Maybe so!
After all, 2010 is likely going to continue to be a challenging year for many. With ongoing economic challenges, rapid business model change, competitive disruption, fast paced technological developments, rapid and new (more…)
Michael Kerr – The Workplace Energizer
When I ask my clients where they come up with their best ideas, the top answers are always the same: in the shower, driving, in the washroom (perhaps a little bit too much information, but interesting to note), doing some form of exercise such as jogging, and in bed. Where’s the LAST place my clients (and other surveys) mention as a great place for coming up with ideas? Work!
Evidently work is the place where ideas go to die.
Work is, of course, where we need ideas the most—particularly in this economy. Which is why you never need to stop questioning everything and everyone.
You see, the creative process doesn’t begin with that light bulb moment in the shower. It really began a day, a week or even six months earlier, when your mind (more…)
by Kelly MacDonald-Hill, Partner and Senior Vice President of Speakers’ Spotlight
Speakers’ Spotlight enjoys being an involved member and active partner in the meetings industry community. We donate our time and expertise in a variety of ways, with members of our team serving on committees, writing articles and speaking at events and colleges… We also sponsor speakers at selected industry events which is a wonderful
