So, it has come to that time that everyone loves again, conference time. If you are holding the conference in a new and exciting place, then it can really help get the ideas flowing. If people can relax then they are more willing to listen to what you have to say.
One of the most important things to do is to look at where you will want to hold your conference. A great place is Cheshire. There is a lot of fantastic scenery and picking a Conference Venue in Cheshire couldn’t be easier. If you do chose to pick Cheshire as a conference venue setting don’t forget to check out the local cities and towns nearby. There is a lot of rich history and with the picturesque settings, there is something for everyone there.
One great place to explore in Cheshire is the City of Chester, from roman architecture to fund boat rides, there is plenty to see and do when you are done with your conference. If you decide that you would like to incorporate Chester into your business trip then don’t forget, there are plenty of Hotels in Chester to choose from.
Before you can go out and enjoy your time in the city, you must carry out your conference first. Here are a few ideas to help you keep running things smoothly throughout your stay.
Have everyone contribute
Everyone involved should be allowed to submit a paper, panel session idea, or proposal. You may hear things that you hadn’t thought of and it gives everyone a chance to be heard. If an employee is allowed to voice their opinions or concerns and they are listened to, it will make them feel more valued and therefore they will put more effort into their work.As an added bonus, submitting ideas can also be rewarding as it can improve their ability to think and communicate about the company they work for.
However, not all submissions can be used. You will have to choose carefully which ones will be discussed at your conference. If something is not relevant, but might be in the future, save it for another time. Be sure to give feedback and explain why their proposal isn’t quite right for this time.
Have workshops
Workshops are a great idea to get your point across, regardless of whether yours is a success or disaster; you can guarantee it will get people talking. So what can you do in a workshop? One way to do it is to set up various stations, these stations each represent something different and bring fresh, new and innovate ideas to your conference.
- Company Goals- have everyone visiting this station evaluate each other’s talents, work out how they are an asset to the company. What does the company stand for, how can we make it better? Set goals for everyone to reach within reason. Develop a plan over a timescale of where you would like to be with the company in a selected amount of time.
- Company resources-show the staff all the tools that are available for them to use freely in order to complete their goals and tasks that have been set for them. If people can see what help and resources are available then it’s one step closer to getting them to their goal. People are morelikely to complete or reach their goal if the resources are there for them to use.
- Effective use of resources–practise using tools and resources here, to make sure everyone understands how to use everything effectively and that they are working to the best of their knowledge and ability.
- Informal workshops- as the name suggests, these workshops are not meant to be taken seriously. They are often loosely organised and are usually short meetings where people agree to create a new topic for discussion at a later date. If there already is something to discuss, it becomes like a mini bonding session and pretty much anything can be discussed.
Demonstrations
Last but not least, don’t let a good idea pass you by. Some people may have fantastic ideas that would greatly improve the business. However they may not be good at expressing their ideas. Some people really shine when they are asked, so if you think an idea has potential and the contributor is able to demonstrate to a group of people why their ideas works then let them do it. Sometimes actions speak louder than words!
