tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post6428637573259536928..comments2024-01-24T11:41:28.022+00:00Comments on A Cuban In London: Let's Talk About...A Cuban In Londonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-31268475068505955192012-03-02T22:26:01.554+00:002012-03-02T22:26:01.554+00:00Many thanks for your kind comments.
I have to say...Many thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />I have to say that the number of conferences I used to attend years ago has come down dramatically because of the economic situation. Which is understandable.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-39520349359152720662012-03-02T20:56:36.330+00:002012-03-02T20:56:36.330+00:00I've been to many many MANY conferences like w...I've been to many many MANY conferences like what you just described. The grating voice of the pointless speaker who spends 30 minutes justifying themselves is always the worst part for me.<br /><br />Like you say, the best conferences I've been to have been lively and interactive and full of people chipping in together to share ideas and come up with concrete action plans. Some of my favourites have been conferences on the environment and free trade.<br /><br />I used to be a member of my university people and planet society. Every weekend there was a conference in some city or another. My head spins just thinking about it.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-14358182578412763982012-03-01T23:55:57.595+00:002012-03-01T23:55:57.595+00:00Aaargh! Just all too familiar!
Having been in the ...Aaargh! Just all too familiar!<br />Having been in the volutary sector for about twelve years, I now think all conferences should be like Henry VIII banquets, with much wine and beer. After all that, a quick speed-dating type event to help the like-minded identify each other, and then finish with the workshops. Such fun!Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-81621984293603553292012-03-01T23:16:00.282+00:002012-03-01T23:16:00.282+00:00Hee Hee. You have expertly summed up the conferenc...Hee Hee. You have expertly summed up the conference experience. And I thought I was the only one who felt like this.Fly Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191335990973494972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-57615774607813954492012-03-01T10:14:27.723+00:002012-03-01T10:14:27.723+00:00I (briefly) worked for a company (voluntary sector...I (briefly) worked for a company (voluntary sector) that ran weekend long "courses" to get people communicating across different sectors. It was my job to make sure the sausage rolls were on the tables at the right time, the speakers present, the coffee not stewed, the badges all in place etc. etc. One of my least favourite jobs... it all felt like such a lot of work (and badges... and paper... and food) for... nothing really. A giant amount of waffle!<br />xRachel Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803852725693518924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1165773290907101242.post-88341780368465526472012-03-01T00:18:04.386+00:002012-03-01T00:18:04.386+00:00Your discourse on conference speakers is good. I&#...Your discourse on conference speakers is good. I'm getting ready to go to one soon and I so hope I am not the bore!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.com