"Dare to be Different"

Mark McKeon, Director of Mischief, Motivation, Attitude Pty Ltd (MMA) shares with us a program developed for a corporate client with some serious concerns:

In early May a company contacted us at Mischief, Motivation, Attitude Pty Ltd with a dilemma, they had some concerns that they needed to address at their upcoming conference.

Their concerns were:

• A disjointed team
• Poor communication
• High stress levels
• Poor time management
• Need for a friendly work environment

Taking into account their concerns we developed and pitched a full day program that would address the concerns above and we challenge them to ‘Dare to be Different’

Firstly we utilised our ‘How Teams Function’ session which concentrates on what it takes to be a ‘High Performing Team’. The 3 keys to high performing teams are:

• Good Clear Communication
• Clearly Defined Goals
• Consistency

Secondly we conducted our ‘Creating Time’ workshop, which is a personal time audit. Where does your time go? It highlights the difference between managing time and creating time. The 4 ways to create time are:

1. Outsource/Delegate
2. 6 P’s , Prior Planning & Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
3. Sleep efficiently
4. Say No

We truly believe that learning should be fun so we interject fun experiential activities that illustrate the key learnings from each session; these activities promote 100% participation & 100% fun.

After our session we received this feedback:

Excellent!!

Derek was engaging, to the point, addressed our concerns and kept the staff involved. He was excellent, patient and appropriate with the ‘mouthy’ group but managed to engage and stimulate everyone with the specific areas of importance. Fabulous presenter with great energy .

After follow up communication with the company they are now working in a low stress level and friendly environment, no longer do they need to work late, they have clear communication and the team cohesion is better than ever.

A true success.

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ICMI’s Corporate Development Luncheon – Friday 26 th August 2005

ICMI'S next luncheon, "Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing", will feature a sports panel including Rex Hunt, Billy Brownless and Dr John Tickell. It will be hosted by Channel 10’s Steve Quartermain. It will also include a special guest entertainer Andrew Startin.

Details of the luncheon are:
Date: Friday 26 th August 2005
Venue: Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne
Time: 12pm to 2.30pm

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are $75 plus GST

For more information about attending, please contact Barry Markoff Tel: 03 9529 3711

For more information about Corporate Development Luncheon membership, please click here.

ICMI announces date for their 2005 Melbourne Showcase

ICMI in conjunction with Crown Promenade and Crown Casino are excited to announce our 2005 speakers and entertainers showcase on Tuesday 11 th October 2005. Speakers confirmed include Li Cunxin , Adam Elliot , Madeleine West, Mark McCrindle and Shane Radbone. The entertainment is due to be confirmed very soon.

A full invitation will be emailed closer to the date with full details.

ICMI to exhibit at Meeting Mart 2005 again:

ICMI is proud to again be a part of the annual Victorian Meeting Mart. Now in its third year Meeting Mart is Victoria 's dedicated business development tradeshow for local and regional Victorian accommodation and events industry suppliers. For more information please click here.

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Have you considered a future speaker for your conference before?

Hands up who does not want to know what will happen in the future? Chances are no hands will go up! Future speakers can be some of the most interesting and engaging of all speakers. In these uncertain times, we are all spending more time contemplating what is going to happen in the future, both short and long term. There are a wide variety of future speakers who can cover a myriad of exciting topics.

Some of Australia’s very best are:

Mark McCrindle – Future Trends Expert with respect to generations and leadership.

Dr Keith Suter (pictured)– Foreign Affairs Editor Channel 7’s Sunrise program & International Affairs Expert.

Dr Tim Flannery – Leading Australian Environmental futurist and author of “The Future Eaters”.

Dr Deane Hutton – Science futurist and one of Australia’s most recognised science. experts

Prof. Ron Johnston – Pioneer in the analysis of the emerging knowledge economy.

Prof. Neville Norman – Recognised as one of Australia's foremost economists and works with companies and Governments to develop clear, consistent and relevant views of the future.

Craig Rispin - A business futurist, trends tracker and technology guru.

Peter Blasina - T he impact technology is having on businesses and their customers.

Bernard Salt - commentator on consumer, cultural and demographic trends.

Phil Ruthven - Executive Chairman of the IBIS Group, Australia’s best known business information, forecasting and strategic services corporation.

Richard Neville – For over 30 years, Richard has been one of Australia’s leading social futurists.

What about a future panel?

Why not engage two or three future speakers with different backgrounds, create a topical brief and let them loose at your next conference in a thought provoking discussion!

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At 16 Madeleine West became a street kid after years in an abusive family and then became a ward of the state. With enormous determination she was able to put herself through school achieving high enough marks to be accepted into Melbourne University Law.

After her performing career had taken off with her leading role in Neighbours, Madeleine was tragically hit by a bus which not only almost killed her but also nearly ended her performing career, something she had worked for so hard and so long to achieve.

It is amazing how many lifetimes can be crammed into just 24 years, but Madeleine West has experienced more in her time than many would even dare imagine. Despite personal tragedy and seemingly impossible odds, Madeleine is fulfilling her ambitions, and is living proof that regardless of the obstacles you face, by setting goals and having faith in yourself, anything is possible.

As Madeleine says, “If you dare to dream, no matter who you are, nothing can stop you...not even a bus!”

For a full profile on Madeleine West please click here.

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DivasInc is an innovative musical and theatrical entertainment package for your corporate function or private party. Based on a well-proven concept, the act is a dazzling, amusing, and vocally breathtaking experience, expertly delivered by three of Australia’s finest young singers. DivasInc is sure to make your special function distinctive and memorable.

Three Divas will attend your function in disguise. Over the course of the evening, they will reveal their true identities in a way that is relevant to your event, incorporating themes and individuals as required. The Divas will enthrall your guests with memorable and stirring excerpts from a broad repertoire, spanning Grand Opera to Abba, and including a soaring finale of Mozart, uniquely interpreted for the 21 st Century.

The extraordinary experience of DivasInc will strike your guests when they least expect—taking them on a musical journey that will amaze, amuse, and beguile.

For a full profile on DivasInc please click here.

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