Before I forget

Mike Pickford

0.0 (0)
Business
Weekly

After 40 years of event management, I'm sharing experiences, insights and thoughts about the business events sector. I hope these podcasts enable others to have the satisfying and rewarding career I've enjoyed.

Aug 19

A Fascinating Journey

In this episode, I step back from the organiser perspective and interview Professor Richard Boyd on his journey as a delegate, committee member and conference creator. The journey is backdropped by his own extraordinary, ongoing work as a bio-scientific researcher, teacher and story teller
Aug 18

Review, Review, Review

Doesn't matter how good your event is, the next one needs to be better. Using feedback and reviewing a conference is key to creating a better outcome for your clients and their delegates. This episode looks at evolution of an event which runs annually from a good idea back in 2002 and the factors being considered in shaping the next edition.
Aug 12

Outside the comfort zone

The International Cool Climate Wine Show was a novel project that tested our teams enterprise, creativity and confidence to great effect
Jul 29

Money Matters

An introductory podcast to financing your event. I'm sure some with experience will find this mundane but I hope new participants in the business events field find it valuable.
Jun 24

Snakes in the Grass

The Australian perspective on snakes in the grass is different to a New Zealander's for instance since they don't have any snakes. A couple more stories here of snakes and conferences.
Jun 4

Food Disasters

Event catering can make or break the delegate experience. I share some experiences that I've both learnt from and not forgotten
May 7

I thought I was in control

You cannot control what you cannot control. This episode follows the journey of macro factors completely beyond any individual's control that had consequences for everyone's events. The learnings come through agility and rolling with the punches.
May 7

It's not my fault

A podcast that reflects on some outstanding 'It's not my fault' examples - own it or be judged.
May 7

Whose event is it

Starting with tentative learnings in my early events, this episode outlines some of the understandings that have gained. The event needs to be relevant to the clients needs - sounds obvious but not always observed. The episode includes an interview with a long time client, Professor Ian smith, formerly of Monash University.

9 Episodes

After 40 years of event management, I'm sharing experiences, insights and thoughts about the business events sector. I hope these podcasts enable others to have the satisfying and rewarding career I've enjoyed.

Creator

Mike Pickford
Episodes

9
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Mike Pickford
Show Website

Before I forget