I’ve had the fortunate pleasure of working with Tina Roth Eisenberg over the past few weeks on a project. Her client abitare, a home accessories and gift store in Brooklyn Heights, needed a website and I was able to help construct the newest addition to Tina’s many beautiful creations. I got the chance to see the shop and meet Lizzie while I was in New York on Friday. It’s rare to meet such a talented and pleasant designer teamed up with a wonderful client.
I apologize for falling off the radar for the past month+. I’ve been couped up in my hole (my home/office) working on a web-based revenue management simulation for the hospitality industry.
As many of you know, I do several training events around the world with the hospitality industry. Two weeks ago, we used the new simulation in a training course for HSMAI in Boca Raton, Florida. The course was fantastic and, as a web developer, it’s really special to see what you’ve built help others.
During the past 2, years I’ve been able to see the power of simulation based training first hand. The lazier side of us wants to believe that pushing someone into a training simulation will help them learn everything they need to know but I don’t believe that is the best approach. The most successful format I’ve seen comes from coupling learning concepts and techniques with participants applying them in a real-to-life simulation. There’s so much knowledge to be gained by presenting topics to a group but it really sticks after hands-on application of the new ideas. I’ve also seen that putting participants in small teams enhances the learning. They are able to collaborate and learn from one another during the process.
I’ll be in Brussels next month (June 11-13) using the simulation at a training event and also giving a presentation at the HITEC conference (June 25-26) in Orlando, Florida. On the way back from Brussels I’m stopping in New York so if you’re around any of these locations and want to chat please let me know.
In conjunction with SCORE, and the Greensboro Public Library’s Better Business Series, I’m giving a FREE workshop on how to make your business website a success. We’ll review how to increase exposure, build brand recognition, and improve the effectiveness of your website. Attend this 2-hour workshop and learn techniques to make your website more successful. No matter your level of expertise - learn the things all business owners need to know about websites.
What: Making Your Business Website a Success
When: March 26th 2007 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Greensboro Central Library (Tannenbaum Room)
Registration: Contact Martha Thomas at 373-4559
Cost: Free
Join us for our FREE February workshop on Web Design. We’ll discuss the correct process of web design, what separates the good from the bad, how web design differs from other types of design, and simple techniques anyone can use to improve their design skills. The workshop is geared towards any level of expertise so make sure you show up!
What: Web Design Workshop
When: February, 21st 2007 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: High Point University, Congdon Hall - Room 138 (signs will be posted to guide you to the room)
RSVP: Triad Web Meetup
Download the Web Design Workshop flyer and spread the word!
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