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It was a two-and-a-half day whirlwind business trip to Zurich. No, I wasn't among the elite heading for Davos but rather attending the Horasis annual meeting of CEOs and other executives concerned with sustainable growth. It was full of stimulating conversation with only a fraction of the stress of the gathering up the mountain. The Horasis … [Read more...]
We're pleased to have this guest post from Amanda Crater, Founder and CEO of CraterCom -- a public relations firm specializing in work for green brands. Amanda attended the recent Executive Council Value-based Sustainability summit in San Jose and offers her views on Joie de Vivre's Domain hotel. My enthusiasm heading up to San Jose for the … [Read more...]
I made a quick, yet pleasant, trip to San Jose to help facilitate the Executive Council's Value-based Sustainability Summit for which I served as consulting editorial director. Admittedly a bit biased, I found it to be an interesting day with speakers from Coca-Cola (going net carbon neutral at the upcoming Olympic games in Vancouver), UPS … [Read more...]
I'll be moderating at the upcoming Value-based Sustainability summit being held in San Jose on January 26. You know that I can't visit any city without trying to squeeze in a little culture and fun. With just a couple of hours free on January 25, I'm hoping to visit at least one or two area wineries. But Monday...off season...it's tough. I won't … [Read more...]
I was in San Francisco on business earlier this week. It is truly one of my favorite destinations and I'm always happy whether in the city for business or pleasure. I was facilitating the BeDo Intra 09 conference held at the Fort Mason Center so I found myself staying in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood -- one I don't often frequent because of … [Read more...]
We're glad you are here to read but we also invite you to write and comment. We are always looking for new locations to add to the mix we present on the site. Are we missing a city or two? Yes -- and we'd love you to help us put together the definitive insider's guide. If you've always wanted to be a food critic, book reviewer, or travel writer, … [Read more...]
We Nomads already know the value of visiting our colleagues and customers in their native habitat -- there is so much more to learn and explore than is possible through Web or video conferencing. Now academic research proves it (courtesy of The Economist): "Academic evidence backs up what many of us already suspect: face-to-face meetings offer … [Read more...]
Fellow Nomad Brian Duggan has just launched a new site, www.conferencebites.com where he will bring the best nuggets from conferences around the globe. Check it out. … [Read more...]
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