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Out of the 7 characteristic below which ones are the most important for you in a Tech community of practice? ✔ 1. Close-knit relationships ✔ 2. An inclusive community of practice ✔ 3. Human-centric leaders and peers ✔ 4. Psychologically safe environment ✔ 5. Primary focus on non-technical challenges ✔ 6. Robust and authentic conversations ✔ 7. Vendor and Sales FREE environment Last Thursday, our working group identified the following characteristics that are important in a meaningful and effective tech community of practice: 🔷 Openness 🔷 Engaging 🔷 Authentic 🔷 Safe space 🔷 Values based 🔷 Intimate connections 🔷 No selling / supportive 🔷 Non curated conversations 🔷 Non violent communication (NVC) 🔷 People focused / Focused on humans 🔷 Learn from each others' experiences / sharing the load 👉🏼 Which ones are important for you? 🤔 #cio #cto #mindfulleadership #authenticleadership #servantleadership #community #peersupport #socialearning #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment https://lnkd.in/gcxpbdXk

Last week I attended #SXSWSydney. Having been to #SXSW Austin several times, I was intrigued and excited to see how Sydney would bring this incredible festival of creativity and innovation to life. I was ready to soak up the latest trends, tech and topics. What I discovered was a little different 🤔 . Amidst a jam-packed week of talks and some fantastic rally cries to take action, 4️⃣ recurring themes stood out and made me feel a bit like I was on Groundhog Day! 1) Climate change - as corporates and citizens, we must do more, and our investors and governments need to stop asking for a short-mid term ROI on saving the planet! 😵💫 2) Social Media - one entertainment platform claiming to be the first to enable anyone to become a storyteller 🤦♀️ and the hot topic of 36 Months (if you haven't signed - please do it NOW) ; 3) Women in business - not enough, it's a struggle, and of course, we're great! 4) How to be creative, use creativity more and think creatively...the irony that the gap in this style of thinking has to be discussed and taught to the thousands of leaders and marketers of our top businesses and corporations at the conference should not be lost on us! 5) AI - How are we doing, and what's to come next? Over the next three days, I’ll be sharing my takeouts from SXSW Sydney on from three themes that were highlights for me: 1) 🎨 What does being creative take? 2) 🔥 The progress - or lack of it, on how our companies and as individuals can take action for climate change, 3) 🤳 Tik Tok - How brands can play, and why they should be on this channel. There was so much to take in and enjoy, and for year two, it seemed a brilliant turnout (inspite of the strange October weather patterns). The 100’s of event organisers, stewards and volunteers did a fantastic job of guiding us around the rabbit warren of rooms and locations, all with smiles on their faces, and the multiple free (and good) coffee carts were a welcome touch! Thanks #SXSWSydney team. But for me, whilst I came away with lots of interesting facts and thoughts, there weren't any big ‘wow, how did they achieve that?’ brand moments or ‘that’s wild! How could I use that thinking or tech in my work?’ moments. And I wonder, perhaps it wasn’t the curation of talks, brands and tech, but rather the rate of tech innovation and the brand activation legacy that is making us all a little numb to where we are today? And the topics we are tackling are just so big that they need more air time? Thanks to all involved in hosting, producing and talking at SXSWSydney - as a colleague said, it’s no easy task to host and participate in an event for us critical marketers! Would love to hear your views on the week? And I hope you enjoy my upcoming learnings. #SXSWSydney #DestinationNSW #Marketinginspiration

Yesterday we hosted an Intimate Club Dinner in New York with some of our key clients in NYC and people from some of the most innovative corporations globally to discuss about innovation, corporate venturing and corporate development. Highlights: - 2023 was slower than usual given the downturn and the uncertainty. 2024 seems to be a year with increasing activity although people do not expect to go back to the old levels - External innovation (via partnership, investment or acquisition) remains to be a key strong channel to keep up with what is happening in the market, explore new spaces (adjacent and non-adjacent) and even to strengthen the core business - Alignment with and involvement with the business units when doing external innovation is one of the critical success factors Do you agree with those? PS: more dinners happening this year. If you want us to select your city, ping me and we will chat!

Happy Friday everyone! 🎉 👀 I’ve often felt a little disconnected from the industry since moving back, especially as all of the main events are in London, which is a train, hotel and expenses unless you get hosted which is too time-demanding and only open to one person in your business and generally a senior person. Our office is in WeWork in the city centre and I bump into people in our industry, or whilst out in the city and those small interactions where we discuss a shared problem, I’ve found so comforting. We are not alone, we all have similar problems whether that be unexpected client changes, culture, hiring, wellbeing, or just workload. I even recently spoke to someone who you’d expect has it all figured out, talk about how something new they’re doing, they’re approaching for the first time and need advice… If you know me, I’m huge on you don’t know what you don’t know. It’s why it took me so long to move from my first position at Don’t Panic, because we were a commercial agency that created events opposed to really delivering based of an executed client brief. That became my biggest challenge to overcome of which I got help outside of my organisation to do so and now have both skill sets to create and execute events. That’s why I’m so excited to create/bring something that will hopefully make a small impact on this industry I love, locally and for the future talent who join. Because that's what it's all about, the people we work with and the experiences we create for people... So let's make sure we support them both in our organisations and outside of them through shared learning, best practice and give them opportunities to connect Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and look forward to sharing more next week! Manchester Metropolitan University Events Management The Manchester Metropolitan University Shaun Litler Pamela Reckert Lucy Pittaway Karen Radcliffe Nicky Smith Dr Anne Millan Jonathan Sibley Lesley Fair Nancy Dykins Harry Hughes Melanie Powell Nicholas Alogba #EventProfs #Manchester #LocalCollaboration #Innovation

🚨🎟 Countdown to Pavilion’s Montreal Event: Only 10 Spots Left! 🎟🚨 #Montreal’s GTM leaders, the clock is ticking!⏰ We're just days away from what promises to be one of the standout professional gatherings of the year, right here in our own city! 🌟🍁 📆 Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 30th - 5@7 Location: Stay22 Offices, Montreal Join us as we dive into the cutting-edge topic of "#GenerativeAI in GTM Content" with peers, notably with my Co-Chapter Heads Vyara Ndejuru & Sylvain Bergeron! It's your chance to explore what’s working, uncover new strategies, and participate in rich discussions with peers who are shaping the future of our field. 🤖💼 DM or email me at [email protected] to RSVP 🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This:👇 - Exclusive #Networking: Connect with top GTM professionals and broaden your industry contacts. - Insightful Discussions: Bring back valuable #insights that could change how you approach your strategies. - Complimentary Refreshments: Enjoy snacks and drinks on us—perfect for casual chats between the engaging sessions. (if the weather cooperates, we'll hit the terrasse!!) ☀️ 👥 This event is designed for GTM leaders looking to push the boundaries of what's possible in their careers and organizations. Whether you're a Pavilion member or not, this is your opportunity to be part of an elite community focused on networking, learning, and excelling together. 🚀 Spaces are filling fast, and with only 10 spots left, now’s the time to claim your seat. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this dynamic gathering. Secure your spot and be ready to get inspired! #PavilionMontreal #GTMLeaders #GenerativeAI #NetworkingEvent #MontrealProfessionals #Stay22 #BusinessGrowth #TechInnovation

Manhattan, the city that never sleeps, holds a special place in my heart. Its vibrant energy and endless possibilities make it one of my favorite places in the world. And now, I have an incredible opportunity to speak at a CEO Summit Luncheon alongside the amazing Bill Walsh, my new business coach, at one of his events in this magnificent city! If you've been following my emails or social media, you know there’s a lot of exciting developments happening right now, and this event is one of the highlights. 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 30th 📍 Location: New York City (NYC) Join us for this special luncheon and gain valuable insights to accelerate your business, simplify your life, and unlock a level of success you may have never imagined! Here’s what you can expect: ✨ Bill Walsh will share expert tips to propel your business to new heights. ✨ Lori McNeil, a top marketing expert, will provide invaluable advice on branding your business and effectively reaching your customers. Her wisdom is truly exceptional, and I'm confident you'll benefit greatly from her knowledge just as I have. ✨ I’ll be speaking about sensory superpowers and how to harness them for greater success in both your personal and professional life. And the best part? Lunch is on me – it’s FREE for you! Simply click the link below and use the coupon code SBA to register. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable insights, hear from top experts, and enjoy a wonderful meal. DM ME NOW TO REGISTER! I can’t wait to see you there! #CEOSummit #BusinessSuccess #NYCEvent #BillWalsh #LoriMcNeil #TammyDeMirza #SuperpowersUnleashed #FreeLuncheon #NetworkingOpportunity #NYCNetworking

That’s a wrap for Bastion’s 2024 Conference! For this year’s conference our team from across Australia flocked to Perth in the wild west for three days of team building, strategising, keynote speeches and of course karaoke. It has been a big year at Bastion and it was great to share this with all of our valued team members. Thank you to Crown Metropol for hosting us – what a venue. There was a lot of activity over the three days that we’ll share over the course of the next few weeks. Our conference commenced with a cruise on the Swan River where we held our finale for the Bastion Shark Tank. A number of innovative Research and Development (R&D) ideas were pitched to our judges in a fun way to the amusement of all. The winning idea is yet to be announced and will be funded by Bastion for development in Australia at our Design Office in Adelaide (stay tuned for more details). Following our Swan River cruise the conference commenced Friday morning with a Survivor team building challenge immersing our team in activities that tested our creativity, collaboration, and communication in fun and unexpected ways. The room went from being full of people with stern protect the tribe laser focus to laughing as a number of unexpected outcomes unfolded. Congratulations to the winning tribe! Then it was down to business with presentations on what we stand for, our achievements/challenges for the year and what does Bastion look like in 2029. At Bastion we’re a values-based company with a crystal-clear vision on what we stand for and where we’re heading. This was very apparent from the presentations and also the engagement from our valued team members. We then had a question and answer session with the executive promoting honest and active feedback as well as transparency in leadership. We as a company believe in actions and outcomes over words and have demonstrated our commitment to transparency this year by releasing our pay structure to our employees and through our open and honest dialogue within the team. Following an insightful and thought-provoking day we broke to prepare for our Gala Night with Keynote Speaker Mark McGowan and speeches from our not for profit of choice Invisible Injuries. 📸 Click the video for highlights from Bastion Shark Tank and Day 1 of our conference! #StayTheCourse #Teamwork #AnnualConference #TeamBuilding #ProfessionalGrowth #Transparencyinleadership

🚀 July Milestone with DEC: Celebrating Growth, Global Adventures, and New Connections. DEC is reflecting on an incredible 2024 so far. Here’s a quick look at our standout achievements: 1️⃣ Team Expansion: Our team has grown by 40%! We’re stronger, smarter and full of innovation. 🧠 2️⃣ Global Adventures: We’ve travelled across 3 continents! From high-energy client meetings to spectacular global shows, with more to come. ✈️ 3️⃣ Webinar Success: We’ve hosted two engaging webinars with international audiences, sharing our insights and connecting with professionals from around the world. 🎥 4️⃣ New Partnerships: We’ve welcomed more clients and growing even more with current clients. Here’s to new collaborations and bigger successes. 📈 5️⃣ Networking Triumphs: We’ve made countless new connections, it's great being surrounded by inspiring people. 🤝 And it's not even the end of the year yet... Here’s to hitting more milestones, sharing more laughs, and maybe collecting a few more passport stamps along the way. 🏆 #DEC #TeamGrowth #GlobalAdventures #WebinarSuccess #NewClients #Networking

Gather  d i f f e r e n t l y  at the upcoming (& revamped!) @seechangesessions flagship this September 17–19 🧘✍️🏹 It’s a refined, focused, and undoubtedly more fun way for you to sharpen your critical thinking, build creative confidence, gather new ideas, and form meaningful connections with a new (and unlikely) crew of innovators. Expect plenty of opportunities to regroup, explore the interconnections between tracks, and actively engage with everyone—this is no passive conference experience! !✨👥💼 Select one of three expertly crafted tracks: placemaking, packaging, or space tech. Each track has a distinct mission related to its topic that you’ll work with a curated group of 50 or fewer expert guides, advisors, facilitators, and contributors (you!) in dynamic, off-the-record experiences. Connect pre-event with your track team to strategize and jumpstart your journey. Throughout the event, you’ll contribute to a group report, solve problems in real-time, and be guided by a dream team of industry leaders and experts. Sessions include design-thinking workshops, labs, shared meals, collaborative creative projects, saunas, and quality time outdoors. To register, head to: https://lnkd.in/gG8NKkn7

🚀 3 Years in Business: Reflections from our Founders: Part 1🚀  Today marks a special milestone for the Posse team – we’re celebrating   🎉3 years🎉 since we huddled together over a glass of Prosecco, allowed ourselves to dream and took the plunge to set up our own business. We think this calls for a bit of reflection; first up Sarah-Jane Dowman shares her 3 proudest achievements:   👫 Fostering an amazing posse of expert collaborators...that keeps growing! 👭  I'm proud of the impact we've made by harnessing the power of expert collaboration. Together we've delivered fantastic work that has inspired action in some of the world's top businesses—and had a great time doing it! 🚲 Designing a workstyle that places balance at its heart 🚲   We have been enabling everyone who works with us to balance life with work.  Delivering great, energising work, whilst not missing out on the most important things in life. 🌉 Building a business with truly global horizons 🌇  We have the pleasure and the privilege of working with such a diverse mix of businesses and individuals, from China to the US, Brazil, and beyond—constantly expanding our horizons and those of our clients. For all this and more, we are hugely grateful to our partners and families, our mentors (you know who you are!), client champions and of course our incredible growing posse of experts and collaborators who are the real stars of this show 😊    #proudmoments #expertposse #balance #globalreach #businessimpact     Next up, Sarah Applebee will be sharing 3 key lessons that she hopes will inspire and guide any future business owners as they set out on their journey.