Full steam ahead for IMEX
IMEX RETURNS TO FRANKFURT FROM 31 MAY – 2 JUNE .
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MEX in Frankfurt returns 31 May – 2 June and as ever , business and human connections are at its heart .
“ There ’ s a dance between listeners and speakers that makes true connection possible . The risk is that we can be self-focused even when trying to connect with others . I ’ ll share tactics on how to truly tune into others and master that dance of good listening and connected speaking for more effective and energising results at work ,” says Traci Ruble , psychotherapist and founder of a global human connection movement , who discusses the toolkit she ’ ll share in her learning session , Becoming a connected listener and speaker at the show .
Attendees can choose from more than 150 educational events , the majority accredited by EIC and CSEP . During the hiatus of the pandemic , the IMEX team rethought its education tracks , introducing : Professional Development and Upskilling ; Creativity in Communication ; Diversity , Equality , Inclusion and Accessibility ; Innovation and Tech ; and Purposeful Recovery to reflect current industry challenges and priorities . The new look Inspiration Hub is home to the show ’ s learning programme , with newly designed , nature-themed rooms – Forest , Ocean , and Canyon – deliberately styled to provide a shot of creativity . hear ourselves better – then change follows . Experience our session and see where it goes . Attendees can lead one-to-one sessions at their own pace – it ’ s their time to use for whatever they want ,” explains Listening Collective founder Jon Barnes .
Team dynamics and roles have shifted since the lockdown leading to a new approach to recruitment strategy . In ‘ Where ’ s my team ?’ Tanesha Moody , former director field and events marketing at Bolt Financial , will providing guidance on building an evolutionary team from scratch . Her professional theatre background gives Moody a unique take on planning and delivering events .
Andy Lopata , a specialist in professional relationships and networking and ‘ one of Europe ’ s leading business networking strategists ’ according to the Financial Times ,
Building connections to support business recovery The importance of listening is a major theme running through this year ’ s show . Experts from the Listening Collective will bring their own powerful brand of coaching with a dedicated space , The Listening Lab . “ When we ’ re skilfully listened to and challenged , we
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