I took my friends to one of my favorite weekend haunts, Kirin Court, a Chinese dim sum experience in far North Dallas. On weekends they offer a special buffet-type affair from 10 am - 10 pm. The Sunday wait time is usually at least an hour. The lines are long even though the restaurant seats about 250 people. Going To Dim Sum Is Going To Yum Cha I say buffet-type because if you've ever had dim sum, you know that it is an unusual food tasting event, especially for most Westerners. Dim sum is a … [Read more...]
Make Your Conference More Lady Gaga-istic
Image by by VJ Alisa! And now, I am just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time! ~ Lady Gaga Whether she's hatching from an egg at the Grammys, strolling down the red carpet in a meat dress or being photographed in a dress made from stuffed animals, Lady Gaga knows how to stand out from the crowd. She is memorable. Odd. In your face. Unforgettable. Unique. Totally different. And her tunes are catchy. They make you want to get up and dance. Unlike ear worms that echo in the bowels of … [Read more...]
Six Meeting Engagement Takeaways From Chris Brogan
Recently, Chris Brogan presented "Fitting Community Engagement Into Your Event Design" at EventCamp Chicago 2011. Here are six gems that he shared from his personal experience as a conference attendee, event organizer (he helped start Pod Camps and works in tradeshow space) and speaker. 1. Push experience over flow at the event. The attendee's experience should trump logistics and details. When planning the event, think carefully about the actions, emotions and thoughts of your attendees. … [Read more...]
