The Buzz Bin asks some interesting questions about unconferences.
I haven’t been to an unconference as of this posting and I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Are they really as great as people say? Or is it just hype because it’s something new?
To start off with format of ‘unconference’ that you are referencing is at Corporate Communications and the Social Media Revolution . It is using a format that is quite challenging to actually do well.
Ragan has recruited Social Media guru Shel Holtz to chair the event and act as one of the discussion leaders. Think of these leaders as researchers who have been given the task of writing a report based on the knowledge in the room.
Let’s take the topic: “How do I get my CEO to write a blog that is personal and honest?”
The discussion leader will immediately call on those in the room who have already done this and ask them to explain. Meanwhile, Ragan will use interactive brainstorming technology...
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Marketplace Covers UnconferencesFrom: unconference.net
Post Date: 2008-02-29 16:40:57
Last night I got several pings from friends who heard me on the last 5 seconds of Marketplace for the piece airing today on unconferences. I was interviewed by a corespondent of theirs during Mac World in January. I hope they do a good job of covering the phenomena.
The web changes ‘everything’ - including traditional conferences. Why would you go across the country to listen to people present papers, talk on panels, visit trade show booths or watch ppt presentations when you ...
more Beyond Traditional Talking HeadsFrom: unconference.net
Post Date: 2008-01-24 12:19:14
A friend of mine in the facilitation world, Tree Bressen — along with Debby Sugerman and the Sunrise Facilitation collective — has written a paper about the Possibilities for Transformational Conferences .
Let’s assume that you are going to succeed at attracting 50-1000+ motivated, smart people from around the region or country to attend your conference, ok? As the convenor, you now have an amazing opportunity to engage and influence a large number of active and talented folks...
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