tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.comments2012-11-23T06:30:00.152-08:00CIPD annual conference - HR, OD & L&DMike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-1002758160781450722008-11-21T01:54:00.000-08:002008-11-21T01:54:00.000-08:00Thanks for the tip Mike!Thanks for the tip Mike!Bruce Lewinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14053020979317136906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-10118736441029343832008-09-19T09:29:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:29:00.000-07:00technology in training...OK so the event is over.....technology in training...<br>OK so the event is over... it was interesting that I attempted all of the technologies with varying success. In the end most of the posts (because they were longer than original anticipated) were done via internet station in the exhibition area.<br><br>My trusty M700 was my main instrument of choice - taking pictures and starting the post. This was then emailed to theMike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-35064242264058640212008-09-19T04:28:00.000-07:002008-09-19T04:28:00.000-07:00well I did 'toy' with being in the photo b...well I did 'toy' with being in the photo but thought that might be seen as a bit vein....Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-53491383360232974702008-09-19T04:06:00.000-07:002008-09-19T04:06:00.000-07:00Good spot, Mike... and kudos for the photoGood spot, Mike... and kudos for the photoSteve Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581628726498835634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-69232563742866552512008-09-18T12:15:00.000-07:002008-09-18T12:15:00.000-07:00And now back at base!The reward session in the Roy...And now back at base!<br><br>The reward session in the Royal Hall had two really great case studies on aliggning reward and business strategy.<br><br>McDonalds have adapted the Sears Roebuck model (HBR 1998) in an inttesting way for both their owned restaurants and the franchised ones, harnessing the total reward package.<br><br>Cancer Researc UK highlighted their special challenges of a Harvey Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12456601409493067883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-40771336373639524172008-09-17T11:36:00.000-07:002008-09-17T11:36:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing HarveyThanks for sharing HarveyMike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-82802033354920741862008-09-17T09:01:00.000-07:002008-09-17T09:01:00.000-07:00zasenseoI've done 5 workshops so far and they&...zasenseoI've done 5 workshops so far and they've all provided food for thought.<br><br>HR Business Partnering provided a real "cool tool" for prioritising projects and initiatives, and avoiding overload. Develop UK facilitated an excellent session.<br><br>What Customers Want From HR (a subject close to my heart) launched an IES research paper. It was creassuring to note that theHarvey Bennetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12456601409493067883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-32763831640778684702008-09-16T07:54:00.000-07:002008-09-16T07:54:00.000-07:00Re use of Blackberries - it's very possible th...Re use of Blackberries - it's very possible they were busy texting, '...listening to the most amazing guy - wish you were here...'!!Johanna Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103376321203819264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-234381108200994392008-09-16T06:02:00.000-07:002008-09-16T06:02:00.000-07:00Hi Johanna - will do ;)Hi Johanna - will do ;)Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-24688581245431740272008-09-16T05:56:00.000-07:002008-09-16T05:56:00.000-07:00Thanks, Mike. Will head that way in the morning.Thanks, Mike. Will head that way in the morning.Steve Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581628726498835634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-72209769784716395082008-09-16T05:23:00.000-07:002008-09-16T05:23:00.000-07:00Hi Steve - Yes Margaret is exhibiting in Hall C on...Hi Steve - Yes Margaret is exhibiting in Hall C on the success stories stand, her site is http://www.success-stories.co.uk/ I have experience Margaret first hand and we both spoke at the 2007 ITOL annual conference.Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-45744090775066300242008-09-16T03:51:00.000-07:002008-09-16T03:51:00.000-07:00Have a good conference Mike. Hope you get hold of ...Have a good conference Mike. Hope you get hold of a 'writing implement' by hook or by crook! Give my best to the communities members you meet and not forgetting the stand staff on the CIPD stand - tell Karl we're missing him already!Johanna Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103376321203819264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-82420251533292152762008-09-16T03:23:00.000-07:002008-09-16T03:23:00.000-07:00Mike - does Margaret Parkin have a stand? (too laz...Mike - does Margaret Parkin have a stand? (too lazy, I mean busy, to look in the bumpf).<br><br>Very interested in storytelling.<br><br>Looking at her website now:<br>http://www.success-stories.co.uk/index.php?id=1<br><br>SteveSteve Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581628726498835634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-69946295848528605562008-09-16T02:45:00.000-07:002008-09-16T02:45:00.000-07:00Glad to see Harvey, Peter & Jackie are there a...Glad to see Harvey, Peter & Jackie are there already. Catch up with you all tomorrow (Weds).Steve Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581628726498835634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-66990718026159387662008-09-13T10:43:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:43:00.000-07:00Peter - if you meant can anyone post in MyEvent - ...Peter - if you meant can anyone post in MyEvent - then yes if you are a conference attendee...Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-90961899861515583572008-09-13T10:42:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:42:00.000-07:00Peter, having considered this, what I have done is...Peter, having considered this, what I have done is preset a number of posts - one for each conference session - you can then freely comment your learning , thoughts etc with other - just remember that the majority of people reading this Blog will not have attended, so do your utmost to post key learning points etc...<br> the blog entries will be live as each session starts - so as soon as you Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-9960926998650988092008-09-13T04:36:00.000-07:002008-09-13T04:36:00.000-07:00Ok the Elonex onet+ did finally arrive - of the tw...Ok the Elonex onet+ did finally arrive - of the two I ordered both were 'mis-directed' by the courier and eventually replacements sent - both a different colour from that which was originally ordered.<br>One has a broken hinge cover but otherwise functions well - the other just will not connect to a wireless network - so neither of these will be travelling with me to Harrogate!Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-36324561784751041642008-09-11T10:48:00.000-07:002008-09-11T10:48:00.000-07:00Hi Peter, This is a personal blog and not a part o...Hi Peter, <br>This is a personal blog and not a part of the conference 'offer' if you would like to blog then phone me and I will give you publishing rights - my details are on my CIPD profile page or www.rapidbi.com - sorry but I wont put personal contact details here!<br>Regards<br>MikeMike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-52278218067740665202008-09-08T08:24:00.000-07:002008-09-08T08:24:00.000-07:00Mike,Can anyone blog on here or do your need a pas...Mike,<br><br>Can anyone blog on here or do your need a password? I am attending the exhibition and have received my pass but I guess the blog is for full conference delegates?<br><br>I will be fully tooled up with laptop and mobile broadband so I can blog to my hearts content time permitting<br><br>Comments appreciatedPeter Ramsdenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00003209816180974100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-79102978271718469442008-09-06T04:14:00.000-07:002008-09-06T04:14:00.000-07:00As a professional often on the move, I am always o...As a professional often on the move, I am always on the look out for new gadgets that will help me communicate more easily. In the run-up to an event like the CIPD conference at Harrogate many of you may well be considering bringing technology to help you take notes.<br><br>Courtesy of Training Journal I have been given a Pocketsurfer2 to review. I will be using the device for the next couple of Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-527560228276779582008-09-06T00:18:00.000-07:002008-09-06T00:18:00.000-07:00Hi Steve,Thanks for your comment, please feel free...Hi Steve,<br>Thanks for your comment, please feel free to add your experiences here too...Mike Morrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05226873200814237456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6983108938905718899.post-78551635205816782022008-09-05T21:53:00.000-07:002008-09-05T21:53:00.000-07:00Mike - you're ahead of me here; I am yet to ha...Mike - you're ahead of me here; I am yet to have a proper look around the MyEvent functionality, but am eager to do so.<br><br>Thanks for your phone message about this, by the way.<br><br>Catch up next week. Have a good weekend.<br><br>Steve<br><br>Community Manager<br>CIPD CommunitiesSteve Bridgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581628726498835634noreply@blogger.com