No Green Washing in Toronto

During ASAECenter Annual 09, I chatted with John from Tourism Toronto and commented on how Toronto exemplifies social responsibility.   John responded, "there's no green washing in Toronto."  So true!

One clearly apparent example:   recycling.  In the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, there were multiple bin options in each meeting room and hallways.  The MTCC Green . . . Read More: No Green Washing in Toronto

#mtgfuture

I just set up a new hashtag:  #mtgfuture.   Join the conversation about meetings of the future on Twitter.  Also follow me on Twitter amandabatson  and share your ideas on meetings.

 The Learning Lab that I am leading on August 16 at ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Annual Conference Annual 09 focuses on . . . Read More: #mtgfuture

Twitter Twilight Zone

Like many social media users around the world, I have been impacted by this week's attacks on Twitter and other social media.  For the past two days, I have been able to connect with Twitter and receive updates from folks I am following.  However, I have not been able to tweet or add followers. . . . Read More: Twitter Twilight Zone

Meetings: Location, Location, Beyond Geography

In June 13-14, 2009, New York Times, Leslie Berlin Location, Location, Location: It Still Pays to Be Near wrote about the value of physical location even in these days of virtually instant connections.   Berlin noted the synergies that develop when a geographic location becomes an innovation magnet.

Digital tools promote . . . Read More: Meetings: Location, Location, Beyond Geography