Six Uber Important Conference Connections November 14, 2011 by Jeff Hurt During school, we focused on what was in our heads. We took exams, got grades, received diplomas and worked towards degrees. During work, we focus on doing the job right. Our work is an open-book exam and we access lifelines from our colleagues to the Internet. Accessing our networks is encouraged and welcomed. Success today … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Networking, Experience Design Tagged With: , conference, conference best practices, conference education, connections, meetings as connections, network, networks, social learning
Social Media Equals Human Content And Connection April 19, 2011 by Jeff Hurt The term social media has become fused with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. But that’s wrong. It is so much more than those three social networking tools. What Is Social Media Anyway? Web 1.0 was about online delivery of information. It was static information on pages. It was one-way broadcast. Web 2.0 is bidirectional, dynamic and … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , connections, engagement, facebook, LinkedIn, social networking, social technology, twitter
The Extreme Makeover: Conference Edition March 22, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Keep the tissues box handy because the tears may flow. And prepare to cover your ears when Ty Pennington belts out that infamous phrase, “Move That Bus!” What often keeps many viewers riveted to the weekly show The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is the heart wrenching family story. One filled with anguish and great sorrow … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Planning Tagged With: , association, conferences, connections, meetings as connections, peer-to-peer, person-to-person
Connecting: A Radical New Vision For Conferences And Events March 15, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Connections. As important as the plug is to the outlet so the electricity can flow. As important as the computer programming is to the wireless cell tower so our cell phones work. As important as the water faucet is to the plumbing so we can have fresh water. As important as the heart pumping blood … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Networking Tagged With: , community, conferences, connect, connections, engagement, event
