Hi everyone - This is what I received from Julian. Please feel free to comment - I will add it to our next agenda. Thanks!
Below I am laid out an outline of a 90-minute Keynote for 90Minds upcoming event, with an add-on workshop option if you're interested. My vision for the add-on workshop is for it to actually be a networking event, but specifically designed for attendees to use the new tools and learning they've received from the keynote to make for an advanced networking opportunity. I believe this will be extremely well received and directly beneficial to all attendees in a way that most events are not today.
Also, because this kind of highly experiential event is really different from what folks are used to at an ERP/technical summit, seeing it in action (or something very similar), might be helpful, in order to provide a sense for the experience. To that end, I'd like to offer up a few videos so that anybody interested might get a bit of a sense for what this kind of activity is like. Mind you, the Keynote will be MUCH more speaker/audience style, but an add-on workshop as I am visioning could have a feel really similar to what you see in
this video, and
the other videos on my Improv Alive website. This is my offer for 90Minds:
- KEYNOTE: Thinking On Your Feet, an IMPROV-isational Approach to Networking and Creating Personal Connections
- DURATION: 90-minutes (with optional 2-4 hour advanced networking workshop add-on)
- COST: $10,000 ($12,000 including additional workshop) + travel & lodging.
*We have spoken about the possibility of 90Minds providing DyNexus a booth, and sponsoring us to attend. This would obviously affect pricing.*
KEYNOTE BLURB:
Come learn essential skills for building stronger connections, enhancing communication, and navigating networking scenarios with confidence! This keynote address introduces the powerful concepts of
active listening,
spontaneity,
collaboration and
trust through interactive and highly-engaging exercises used by theatrical improvisers. You will come away with a set of practical, easily deployable tools for networking and establishing personal connection with anybody in any situation. This presentation is for "regular people" who wish to be more comfortable and effective networkers.
KEYNOTE OUTLINE:
Introduction
- Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Brief Overview of Keynote Objectives
- How Improvisation Skills Enhance Networking
The Fundamentals of Improvisation
- Definition of Improvisation
- Connection between Improvisation and Networking
- The "Yes, And" Principle
Active Listening and Empathy
- The Power of Listening in Networking
- Techniques for Enhancing Listening Skills
- Mirroring and Reflecting
- Demonstrations and Practice
Spontaneity and Adaptability
- Staying Present in Networking Conversations
- Exercises for Thinking Quickly
- Word Association Game
- Rapid Storytelling Challenge
Building Trust and Collaboration
- Trust in Networking Relationships
- Demonstrating Trustworthiness
- Collaboration through "Shared Reality"
- Finding Common Ground
Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt
- Common Networking Anxieties
- Strategies for Building Networking Confidence
- Visualization and Positive Affirmations
- Interactive Self-Expression Activity
Application in Networking Scenarios
- Elevator Pitch Improv
- Navigating Group Conversations
- Handling Unexpected Networking Challenges
Conclusion
- Recap of Key Principles for Networking Success
- Encouragement to Apply Improvisational Skills
- Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Optional Post-Keynote Workshop & Networking Session (if desired)
- Extended Interactive Session for In-Depth Practice
- Improvisation infused Networking Session
- Group Discussions and Sharing Personal Insights
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Anne Sawyer
Executive Director
90 Minds Inc.
Sunset Beach CA
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