Articles tagged “speakers”

According to organizational psychology expert Dr. Joe Allen, most off-sites regularly miss the mark. Here’s his advice on how to change that.

Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

As budgets tighten and return on investment comes under scrutiny, planners are rethinking the value of high-priced celebrity speakers. Instead, they’re prioritizing industry experts who offer actionable insights, often for a fraction of the cost.

It can be a daunting task to choose a speaker from the thousands listed online. Enter speakers bureaus, which not only represent curated collections of speakers but also manage all the details for planners.

The right speaker can make or break your event. Considering the makeup of your audience and your meeting’s objectives will guide you toward the best decision. 

Panels can be a great way to include different points of view on the stage, if done well. But when they fall flat, they can be painful. Here are 20 tips that will help.

Stay away from rambling, formulaic intros — your speakers deserve better than that. Or maybe skip the speaker intro altogether.

Planners put so much focus on the meeting experience that they sometimes overlook how much logistics have an impact on content.

Prepping for on-stage interviews with CEOs can be challenging. The key to a truthful conversation, says Skift's own VP of Editorial Events Brian Quinn, is to be respectful while pushing the boundaries.

The first night of the Democratic National Convention was criticized for not running on time with President Joe Biden’s speech ending past midnight EDT. How can you master the clock?