20 Sep 2023

Maximize the return on investment at your next company event.

The value of face-to-face gatherings has been reinforced over recent years. Building connections, deepening relationships, and understanding strategy are just some of the benefits of well-designed events. But how do we maximize the chances of all participants seeing the value in attending a large meeting or company conference? Three tips on helping to keep people […]

8 Mar 2023

Helpful Tips to Train and Retain Employees in 2023

In a recent article for Dynamic Business, Red Leaf’s CEO, Ian Schubach, reflected on what’s ahead for the 2023 business environment. With big tech tightening workforces at an ever-increasing rate and travel and entertainment experiencing a heightened bounce-back after a COVID-induced slumber, uncertainty continues to dominate many industries and workforces. In the never-ending war for […]

Part Two: The Importance of Measuring Productivity by Results, Not Inputs

As hybrid work environments have continued to bring new management challenges to the forefront, finding adaptive and future-oriented structures has become an urgent priority. In part one of our analysis of the importance of measuring productivity by results, not inputs, we identified the importance of defining success within an organisational structure in a way that […]

7 Mar 2023

THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS

How do you build a deep enduring relationship of mutual respect and trust. Alex and Renias show us how  … Renias Mhlongo and Alex van den Heever are from two completely different worlds. Over 25 years they have built a relationship of deep respect and mutual reward. I listened to their story recently. It moved […]

15 Feb 2023

Importance of Measuring Productivity by Results, Not Inputs

The influx of hybrid and remote work arrangements has brought new considerations for team leaders, business owners, and managers. Some of these are immediately apparent, such as equipping team members to work from home effectively and addressing remote policies, communication, and access issues. Others are more subtle, such as the sense of ownership, the ability […]

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    Maximize the return on investment at your next company event.

    The value of face-to-face gatherings has been reinforced over recent years. Building connections, deepening relationships, and understanding strategy are just some of the benefits of well-designed events. But how do we maximize the chances of all participants seeing the value in attending a large meeting or company conference?

    Three tips on helping to keep people engaged at your next event.

    1. Avoid leaning too heavily on the approach that you would enjoy yourself. Some participants will benefit from visual aids, others will rely on listening to what is said, while some will prefer discussing concepts with their peers. Interactivity is crucial but it doesn’t always have to be verbal.
    2. Back up abstract theories with real-life examples. Spend time discussing small details as well as outlining large-scale ideas.
    3. Include sessions in the agenda that are both fun and useful. The two are not mutually exclusive.

    You can’t always cater for everyone, but you can better engage your audience by allowing for different approaches to learning. If nothing else, your varied approach will keep people energized and alert!

    Find the right keynote topic/speaker you need to build a highly strategic, outcome-oriented event. Contact kavita@redleaf.co or i.schubach@redleaf.co to set up an initial consultation.