Paul Hobcraft

AUGUST 19, 2020

We need to shift from scalable efficiency to scalable learning but how can we liberate creative energy, how can we achieve higher engagement? For this, we need to think about some modern engagement platforms that have ’engagement and knowledge’ at their heart. Let me offer some thoughts on this engagement need.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Hybrid events will are here to stay. Event marketers must continually adapt and innovate, with an eye on delivering unified live and digital experiences. . While we firmly believe that nothing will ever replace live, in-person events, we’ve been able to do a lot of great things online that would be hard to create in the real world.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Hybrid events have grown up quickly. Presenting an event with a live and a remote audience creates new opportunities that were unimaginable two years ago. Hybrid events can position any brand for dramatically more reach, more revenue and more market share. Pre-recorded content is the star of the new era of hybrid events.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 9, 2020

We are in a very different time, a social distancing time that might lead to a different type of work, one that you will have to be forced to stand out from the crowd as a socially engaged person. You will need to begin to drive your significant engagement, not rely on others but your views and opinions !

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 3, 2025

AI can automate routine tasks, allowing you to focus on high-value client engagements. Harnessing AI to Enhance Client Engagements AI can revolutionize client engagements, making interactions more personalized and insightful. These strategies will position you as a forerunner in AI-driven business innovation.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Engage with industry peers and experts to build a robust network. Industry Events : Participate in industry events, conferences, and seminars to connect with other professionals. Social Media : Utilize platforms like LinkedIn to follow thought leaders, join relevant groups, and engage in discussions.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Last week, Siemens had a really valuable virtual event called their “ Digital Enterprise SPS Dialog “ Those that missed it you can watch previous sessions on-demand at any time via “Recordings”. An event showcasing critical aspects of the factory of the future. Siemens Digital Enterprise SPS Dialog Results.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Importance of Choosing the Right Keynote Speaker The selection of a keynote speaker is a critical decision that can significantly influence the success of your event. A speaker’s ability to captivate, engage, and inspire the audience sets the tone and leaves a lasting impression.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Team members who feel part of a united group are more likely to be engaged and committed to their work, which in turn can reduce turnover rates and foster a sense of loyalty to the company. Higher Employee Morale Team unity boosts job satisfaction and engagement. Increased Efficiency Collaborative efforts streamline processes.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 6, 2021

A story is linked to a series of events that take a character from one state to another. In contrast, a narrative is a system of stories that links values and events to establish a broader and often new cultural meaning. They are a call to action and engage those listening to the narrative to make a difference.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The choice of speaker can set the tone for the entire event and influence the mindset of every attendee. Defining a Keynote Speaker’s Impact on Corporate Events A keynote speaker does more than just address the attendees of a corporate event. They imbue the gathering with energy, insights, and inspiration.

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Destination Innovation

MARCH 2, 2018

Frequency – the more brainstorm and ideation events the better. Engagement – the more active participation by people the better. They measured engagement by the level of peer voting on ideas – on average this is about 5 votes per user per year.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The theory comes from work by Leon Festinger and brought to the public in his 1957 book: A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance In it, Festinger outlined how he noticed how two previous events showed people acting irrationally. In another event, Festinger looked at a Doomsday cult led by Dorothy Martin.T In 1934, a powerful magnitude 8.1

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 19, 2021

Siemens provided a three-day event showcasing their hardware and software solutions and many other technology innovations. Across the Siemens Virtual event held in Hannover Messe week, the examples of so many changes that have been enabled by the use of digital solutions, especially the Digital Twin contribution. Reference Links.

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Destination Innovation

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Networking : Engage with a diverse group of people in your industry or interests. Attend networking events, join forums or online communities, and participate in discussions. Art and Creativity : Engaging in artistic activities like painting, music, or writing can stimulate your creativity and lead to fresh ideas.

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Paul Hobcraft

DECEMBER 15, 2020

They are constantly reacting to daily events, to fix focusing and fixing short-term performance. How can you keep the engagement, how can you find an environment that is creative, stimulating and allows for innovation? Juggling so many crisis events in different ways is exhausting. Today most executives seem to be time-starved.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 27, 2021

Some events today set me thinking that resulted in re-issuing this post, shortening it down a bit. Often we do not stop and think of the real differences culturally in how we want to0 engage and build relationships between the East and the West. We need to recognise differences and balance them.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

This event highlighted what employers were already starting to realize: Workers need to feel supported and valued in order to be engaged and productive. “In If employers want an engaged workforce, they need to end the stigma and support their employees’ mental health. More than 33 million U.S.

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Idea to Value

MAY 4, 2021

I don’t do very many mass-market public speaking engagements anymore. I am very picky about who I work with nowadays, and it is almost always just for private corporate or educational events. However, if you can build up trust with me, I will pay it back a thousand-fold.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 5, 2025

High-profile launch events to build anticipation. For example, Spotify tracks engagement metrics like active listening time and retention rates to optimize its marketing and product experience. Maximize customer engagement and retention. Ensure a smooth product launch and long-term scalability.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 16, 2020

The changes that COVID-19 has brought are occurring in waves, starting with the shutdown of production in China and continuing through the cancelation of events, ceasing of travel, and lockdowns in various locations. Now more than ever, people are engaging with one another online using conversation, videos, and social media posts.

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Brunner

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Universities should take time to research where prospective students and their guardians are engaging and receptive to decision-driving content vs where they are going strictly for entertainment. If you’re seeing low engagement, maybe the platforms aren’t the problem…. This is where a well-thought-out strategy comes into play.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 7, 2021

For us, it’s been incredible to see how excited our audience has been to attend music festivals and concerts again – we’ve seen a major opportunity now that in-person events are coming back. You can control your voice, engage with your community, and find new shoppers who have been looking for a product like yours!”.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“Fusing” human engagement with technology enablement involves creating a harmonious integration of human collaboration and technological tools to enable an ecosystem’s successful development and operation. Open Communication Channels: Establish open communication channels encouraging transparency and active engagement.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Importance of Motivational Speakers on Team Cohesion Enhancing Team Dynamics As you plan your corporate event or leadership program, one key element to consider is the influence of motivational speakers on team cohesion. Boosting Employee Engagement Employee engagement is a critical factor in the success of any organization.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

In fact, research shows that companies hosting regular hackathons see significant gains in employee engagement, faster prototyping, and fresh, actionable ideas. At its core, a hackathon is a time-bound event where participants collaborate intensively to tackle challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, or build functional prototypes.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Surveys consistently find that older adults who consume cannabis report they are more likely to frequently engage in physical activity and possess a greater quality of life than non-users. Seniors also frequently report using cannabis to improve their sleep and/or to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression. Are cannabis products effective?

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HYPE Innovation

AUGUST 5, 2019

Editor's Note: Andy Seferta is Head of Ecosystem and Analyst Engagement, Digital Technology Services, Fujitsu EMEIA. The insights from the event showed me that we’re changing the conversation on how to work with partners, so I’ll be noting down the lessons learned on the value I see with working in an ecosystem.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 20, 2023

A former firefighter for the Town of Davie, Florida, experienced this firsthand when a dentist helped save his life after he’d attended a wellness lunch-and-learn event. Post-event, during a follow-up visit, the firefighter found out he had an early stage of cancer.

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Paul Hobcraft

JULY 13, 2021

For me, the “cascading effect” for innovation is “ a sequence of events in which each produces the circumstances necessary for the initiation of the next”. This is where the engagement from the top of the organization becomes pivotal. We need to reach out for help, for understanding, for assistance.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 22, 2018

It is where there are engagements in deeper meaning and relationship growing, that can only emerge from sharing perspectives. We have two perspectives for this community to thrive in, the insiders working within a business like Siemens, and those outside, looking in, mutually engaging. So the recordings gave me longer term value.

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IdeaScale

JANUARY 23, 2018

As an innovation strategist at IdeaScale, I focus on helping our clients think creatively about how best to engage their crowd and leverage the wisdom of the crowd to source ideas for new products and services and improve processes. I often share this quote by Wayne Gretzky “Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.”

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IdeaScale

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As professional conferences turn into hybrid events and as work-related travel is evaluated to see if it’s necessary, fewer workers will travel. Innovation teams will be called on to build events and find platforms that engage, delight, and educate to make these hybrid events successful.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Introduction to Keynote Speaking Keynote speaking is a pivotal element of many corporate meetings and events, setting the tone and establishing the framework for the entire occasion. Their speech not only serves to inform but also to inspire and motivate attendees to engage with the event’s agenda and goals.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The increased ability to deploy, activate and utilize multiple organizations’ resources and assets requires these digital platforms to constantly exploit latent potential through the network and relationship engagements that engage in mutual pursuit. Ecosystems and platforms become the core of any design.

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Destination Innovation

JULY 14, 2017

Chat to the organizer to get a good feel for the event and the audience before you set foot on the stage. It engages the audience and raises the level of the talk. Catch an earlier one. Arrive at least one hour before you are due to speak. Check the logistics, microphone, stage, video, audio etc. Use a microphone. Look them in the Eye.

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