Co-creation helps you propel your network where you expand with the right people.
Collaboration is a well-used term, we put it into action this week.
Two communities came together, in Bath (on Thursday), to recognise that we’re great with those we’re familiar with, but can it work with others who share the same mindset but not as attached? I believe it can.
This is what I am learning from a new world of co-community events:
🤔 Be Clear Of Why You Want To Do It?
If you approach with the idea of what you can take for yourself, you’ll only be disappointed.
👊 Find The Right Collaborator
When you find a partner with a common ground, you give value and you get the value back.
🍦Embrace An Open Idea Exchange
When you work with others on new ideas, you have to be willing to experiment as a team and not stick rigidly to previous incarnations.
🍰 You Don’t Need To Go ‘All In’ At The Start
When starting a new initiative, it’s filled with opportunity, but you’re still stepping into a new arena as a novice. That’s ok
🏆 Learning & Contribution Can Be From Those Involved
It shouldn’t be all on you, but a willingness to let others speak up, join in and shape ideas. This helps create an enriching experience.
Loved spending time with John Espirian and the Espresso team this week as well as the You Are The Media squadron ❤️.
In the world of collaboration, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
𝐎𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧, 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝: 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬? 🙄
💭 Hosting events is cool for three key reasons:
1️⃣ Fostering Engagement: As a host, you have the power to create engaging and interactive environments where people can connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
2️⃣ Driving Impact: By facilitating meaningful discussions and exchanges, you can drive real impact within your community or even outside your organization, sparking positive change while putting YOUR thoughts on the big stage.
3️⃣ Building Relationships: Hosting allows you to build strong relationships with participants, speakers, and collaborators, fostering a network of like-minded individuals who share common goals and interests. And if they are not like-minded, you have the chance to convince people of your project!
Let's keep the conversations flowing and the connections growing! 🌊
🎯 at European League of Football premier of the "Beyond the Huddle"-documentary featuring our main partner GAZi.
Attending the Coaches of Colour workshop was transformative! I learned powerful strategies to build and expand my network, enhancing my professional connections and communication skills. Grateful for the valuable insights and practical tips from the coaches and everyone that attended who shared their own experiences that will undoubtedly elevate my career. #CoachesofColour#Networking#ProfessionalGrowth#CareerDevelopment
✨ Reflecting on an incredible event yesterday! ✨
We had 32 amazing participants join us for the 4th Media For All [MEFA] partnered event, which was another huge success. It's always something special to witness a group of people showing up for themselves and each other.
Our participants engaged in enriching sessions on building networks and understanding personal values. The high turnout once again speaks volumes about the value that Coaches of Colour bring to people of colour.
We had some great conversations, shared insights, and had plenty of lol's over pizza! 🍕
A special shoutout to Ahmed Omer, Marketing Director at Spin, who said, "I came today because I was keen to strengthen my network and build deeper connections. The coaching session was amazing, and I got some great takeaways. One thing I’ll definitely be doing is building out my personal boardroom and intentionally following up and connecting with people."
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event so impactful.
Especially the7stars for hosting us!
Here's to growing, connecting, and supporting each other 🌟
#CoachesOfColour#Networking#PersonalGrowth#CommunitySupport#MEFA
PEERPOCALYPSE FAQ: Where is this year's Peerpocalypse?
Peerpocalypse 2024 will be our 2nd year as a HYBRID EVENT! Both in-person and virtual attendees will have access to over 40 workshops AND our annual Mad Hatter Dance! Join us in person at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center in Seaside, OR for more after-hours events and engaging face-to-face networking!
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"Reflecting back on the memories we created at one of our previous events, we’re reminded of the laughter, the connections, and the unforgettable moments. Here's to the teamwork, creativity, and dedication that made it all possible. Looking forward to many more incredible events together! #EventMemories#Teamwork#UnforgettableMoments#EventSuccess#Throwback"
I am doing writing exercises, so buckle up :)
(context in the original post - not clickbait, but I am sharing opportunities from both organizers and ticket buyers perspective so separate-ish)
Event fam with who're producing these big tent industry events with wide topic coverage - my two cents.
If your event attendees are on small teams, but only one or two titles coming through, it may be worth exploring opportunities to provide value to other members of their team.
What does an integrated, cost effective, "team retreat" experience look like for your event? Turn 1 attendee into 4 or 10(!)?
There is an opportunity - one that may have been tried and failed plenty of times, but it can't ALWAYS fail, right?
Lean into the package pricing for teams. Diversify your content and engagement strategies for the top 4-5 titles most commonly seen on these teams, nurture sub communities within your attendees based on responsibilities on the ground level of a business.
Create the space, be smart about programming and scheduling, and you create a completely unique, but clearly integrated experience between the teams on their retreats and you, their host, in ways that capitalize on what already exists with your primary event. Your event might be the setting of their favorite team story.
The margin might be a bit tighter on this type of experience for 5-10% of ticket holders, but guest count, floor time, and face time are meaningful metrics for vendors and these groups of attendees are in go-mode.
Also - go slow and don't wreck your event by leaning to hard into this to quickly. Respect what you've got working for you.
And let the folks who want to piggyback piggyback in peace if they so chose :-)
International Event Producer. Startup SMB focused.
Passionate about Tech, Mind-blowing Innovation, Entertainment, Puzzles/Games
If you have a small, distributed team (<10), and you want to bring folks together IRL, find an established industry event that your whole team could benefit from attending. Carving out time before/during/after that event and hosting a team retreat that piggybacks on the established event could be a way to maximize your budget while checking off some of the key goals of getting together in-person.
Brand Lover I Communication, marketing & digital I Strategy
1moIt was a very successful event. Great time sharing together. Thanks again for the invitation!