They’re voting with their feet. It’s a common phrase. And one that we as conference organizers should pay attention to. And let's not forget: after participants vote with their feet, they vote with their wallet. We often wonder if a topic or session is valid or valuable to our stakeholders. The answer is frequently painfully obvious—participants voted with their feet. Meaning that people are or are not supporting, registering, attending, etc. The audience has already given you their … [Read more...]
Do Not Poke the Conference Feedback Bear Unless You Are Willing to Act
There's a local meeting I attend each year. What I value most about this event is the chance to reconnect with colleagues. Every now and then, I meet new and intriguing people, but it's the "regulars" who keep me coming back. Sadly, that crew of regulars has been thinning out lately. Then there's the programming piece, which is where this meeting value proposition starts to unravel. Session topics of late have been weary and overplayed. Speakers have been mediocre at best. Still, this … [Read more...]
