Open Audience blog Technology as an Enabler in Virtual Learning and Development

Technology as an Enabler in Virtual Learning and Development

Professional development coach Lucy Philip discusses why a trusted, quality technology solution is an essential part of virtual learning and development – enabling her to focus on her audience, and the audience to focus on learning and being engaged.
Open Audience blog Stepping Into the World of Improvisation in Virtual Times

Stepping Into the World of Improvisation in Virtual Times

‘Improv’ has made its way from theatre to the events world as a way to get people engaged, have fun and to start thinking about how they listen. In this blog, the actor, writer and comedian Neil Mullarkey describes how you can use principles from improv to improve your virtual engagement.
Open Audience blog Live

Live, Virtual or Hybrid: Is There an Optimal Mix?

Organisations are increasingly interested in 'Hybrid meetings', but this term lacks definition and is often being used as a sales buzzword. However, we actually have the experience and expertise to plan and deliver fully virtual, hybrid and physical events.
Open Audience blog Going from Indifferent to Excellent in the Virtual Events Space

Going from Indifferent to Excellent in the Virtual Events Space

While many thought a switch to virtual would be easy, that’s not the case. James Templeman, Open Audience's Technical Event Director, examines how virtual events are in many ways more challenging than in-person meetings, and how we have adapted.
Open Audience blog Adapting and Innovating in the Virtual Learning and Development World

Adapting and Innovating in the Virtual Learning and Development World

Virtual learning and development is not a new concept, but the need to shift every aspect of a programme to the online world has changed both the way training needs to be delivered and the kind of support learners require.
Open Audience blog The Role of Illustration in Mapping and Visualising in Meetings

The Role of Illustration in Mapping and Visualising in Meetings

In this guest blog, illustrator Amber Anderson discusses the role of live scribing in events, physical and virtual, and how illustration and mind mapping improves audience engagement and boosts learning and recall.
Open Audience blog Storyboard Your Presentations Building Excitement in the Virtual World

Storyboard Your Presentations: Building Excitement in the Virtual World

Whether in the physical or virtual world, building a story to deliver key messages is a powerful way to engage your audience. In his third guest blog, leadership and communications coach Mark Thomas explores how storyboarding helps to set the tone and build excitement in a presentation.
Open Audience blog Creating Engaging Virtual Presentations From Your Home Office

Creating Engaging Virtual Presentations From Your Home Office

In these difficult times with many people forced to work from home, we have all experienced awkward and embarrassing moments. Nobody expects perfection, but leadership and communications coach Mark Thomas knows a few ways you can improve your virtual presentations.
Open Audience blog Virtual vs. Physical Meetings: What Works and What Doesn’t

Virtual vs. Physical Meetings: What Works and What Doesn’t

The differences between face-to-face and virtual meetings are obvious – but just how much have meeting organisers adapted the formats and experiences of their virtual sessions for participants? Here, leadership and communications coach Mark Thomas discusses some of the key ingredients for excellent virtual events.
Open Audience blog The Lymphoma Coalition Summit Goes Virtual: Learnings from Around the World

The Lymphoma Coalition Summit Goes Virtual: Learnings from Around the World

In 2020, Lymphoma Coalition held its largest and most accessible global summit ever, thanks to the flexibility of virtual events. Kim Drever, Director of Global Operations, writes about what they learned and how their partnership with Open Audience ensured their success.
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