Whether you add a short Question and Answer session at the end of your presentation, or you plan to offer a full session of audience questions, running a great Q&A session isn’t as easy as simply saying, “Okay, who’s got questions?” Run well, and your Q&A session can be a fun and ... » Learn More about 8 TIPS FOR RUNNING A GREAT Q&A SESSION
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How Successful Was Your Event? Determining Event ROI
After every event, no matter how large or small, you always want to determine if it was successful. Did it go over well? How are you determining that? What measurements are you using? Sure, your sense of accomplishment means a lot, but it’s not necessarily going to tell you the full story. While ... » Learn More about How Successful Was Your Event? Determining Event ROI
GGS – MARCH BLOG – PLANNING THE ONLINE PORTION OF A HYBRID EVENT
We’re seeing more and more hybrid events in our industry this year—events that offer both an in-person and virtual option to allow attendees of different comfort levels in this pandemic age to participate. But although in-person events have been the standard in the past, how is the online or virtual ... » Learn More about GGS – MARCH BLOG – PLANNING THE ONLINE PORTION OF A HYBRID EVENT
GGS – MARCH – So You Want to Be a Keynote Speaker
If you’ve been speaking for a while, are particularly known for a specific hot topic, or have gained a bit of fame in your career, chances are good you’ll be asked to be a keynote speaker at some point. If it’s your first time (or you simply want to be prepared—extra points for you!), you’ll need to ... » Learn More about GGS – MARCH – So You Want to Be a Keynote Speaker
COVID SAFETY FOR IN-PERSON AND HYBRID EVENTS
As more and more people are completing their COVID vaccinations and getting their boosters, in-person events are tentatively coming back into consideration. Now, we don’t think virtual events are going away soon—in fact, we think that they will be a permanent way of reaching the highest number of ... » Learn More about COVID SAFETY FOR IN-PERSON AND HYBRID EVENTS
GARDEN TRENDS 2022
Do you all follow the Garden Media Group’s Garden Trends Report each year? It’s a fascinating in-depth report of what’s happening in the industry right now, which, of course, impacts all of us as garden communicators. From book topics to presentation ideas and more, the trends report can give us new ... » Learn More about GARDEN TRENDS 2022
WHAT TO WEAR
Do you remember that show that was on TV for a number of years, “What Not to Wear”? Hapless fashion victims were nominated by friends or family to have a total makeover at the hands of celebrity experts, and the results were often amazing. While we haven’t gained celebrity status (yet), we’ve been ... » Learn More about WHAT TO WEAR
THANK YOUR SPEAKERS
While the ultimate speaker appreciation is getting adequately and promptly paid, smart program managers know that showing appreciation for their speakers goes a long way to create a positive experience for them, and always reflects well on your club or venue. We’re Paying Them—Isn’t That ... » Learn More about THANK YOUR SPEAKERS
Creating a Presentation Kit
While many venues have everything you need to simply show up and speak, others don’t. And even when they do, something can go awry—you can forget something, the venue can forget something, equipment malfunctions, or accessories can’t be found. That’s why seasoned speakers always have a “presentation ... » Learn More about Creating a Presentation Kit
HOW TO INTRODUCE A SPEAKER
Are you thinking, “This sounds so basic, I can’t believe Great Garden Speakers is going to tell me how to introduce someone”? Well, we are, because guess what? Some of the speaker introductions we’ve heard over the years would make your toes curl, and none of us are in the business of curling ... » Learn More about HOW TO INTRODUCE A SPEAKER