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TL;DR Hosting and participating in AMAs just got easier. As a host, you can now schedule and promote AMAs ahead of time, appoint co-hosts, and announce when your post is done. Attendees can now sign up for reminders ahead of time, get notified when the AMA starts, and quickly jump to questions that the host has replied to. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQrc_TWM

To hire a venue at Novalis Ubuntu Institute in Wynberg, Cape Town, please follow these steps: Contact Novalis Ubuntu Institute: Start by reaching out to Novalis Ubuntu Institute to inquire about venue availability, pricing, and any specific requirements. You can contact them through email or phone, which can often be found on their official website or social media pages. Discuss Your Event Needs: Provide details about your event, including the date, time, the type of event, the number of attendees, and any specific requirements you may have. This will help Novalis Ubuntu Institute suggest the most suitable venue options for your event. Visit the Venue: If possible, schedule a site visit to the venue to get a firsthand look at the space and ensure it meets your event's requirements and expectations. Communicate with the Venue: Keep open communication with Novalis Ubuntu Institute in the lead-up to your event to ensure everything goes smoothly. Remember that booking a venue well in advance is advisable, especially for popular dates, to secure your preferred date and time. Novalis Ubuntu Institute's staff should be happy to guide you through the booking process and assist you in planning a successful event.

See below for Twinkl CPD's upcoming TeachMeet events - if you can't attend live, don't worry. Twinkl CPD send a recording of most TeachMeets to registered attendees after the event has concluded. Register below - #education #CPD #teaching #teachersoflinkedin #teacherslife #teachers #edtech #teacher #teacherlife #school #schools #schoollife #schoolleaders

ICYMI: (A3) JCE7: The 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism:   What a privilege it was to be part of the 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism! I’m so glad I was able to attend, network with so many colleagues and friends and see what God was doing. The elation in participants voices about this gathering was immense. Every person I asked, was so encouraged by this gathering. Here’s what A3 International board chairman Phil Foxwell had to say: "I’ve just come from a few days in Gifu at the 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism that only takes place every seven years. 14 years ago everyone wore neckties, and even seven years ago the speakers were mainly senior pastors in their 60s and 70s. This time over 1,000 people gathered in person and online. No one was allowed on stage who was over 50 years old. No one wore neckties, some even wore shorts! The messages and panel discussions were amazing and gave all of us great hope for the moving of God’s Spirit in Japan!  And the worship music was mostly new Japanese praise songs with wonderful lyrics. We are usually inspired and encouraged by these kinds of gatherings, but this time there was a marked commitment for continuing joint activity, with 14 collaborative projects across Japan that will move forward out of the conference. It was also bathed in much joint prayer, leaving specific groundwork to carry on the work ahead, much of it together, and for all to be praying specifically for each endeavor—it made me truly believe that the best is yet to come for the Kingdom of God in Japan!" Time after time, I heard similar reports about how different this gathering was and how hopeful people are for Japan. Isn’t this exciting?! Adding fuel to my enthusiasm were how many A3 alumni were presenting throughout the week. Several next generation leaders shared throughout the congress, and they all carried hopeful, encouraging themes. I’m so glad I went! For those interested, the following key initiatives are being developed over the next seven years as they prepare for JCE8. To have this kind of action plan and initiative put in place is even more powerful. They are acting on what they shared this week. Project teams are required to report the following: * Every year, by September 30, submit an "Interim Report" in the prescribed form; for a three-year project, two interim reports are required. * In the third year, submit a "Project Completion Report" at the end of the project. * Attend the "Project Outcome Report Meeting" scheduled to be held in November 2026, and make a presentation report. The above reports will be managed on the Japan Evangelism Promotion Network's platform and information will be made available to registered members. Action Plans: * Environmental Issues - Living the Mission of Creation Care. * Developing the Future of Missionary Cooperation: Exploring the Biblical… #A3 #JoeHandley #polycentricleadership

Events have always been an important part of the property calendar, but there seems to be a renewed appetite for them post-COVID. And I'm increasingly getting asked to cover panels as part of my media training. Whether you've been invited, volunteered, or managed to grab a spot as a panel sponsor, you want to come across well. And that means doing some prep. One of the things I always advise is to ask the organisers questions. When I moderate, I like to make sure all the panellists know what to expect and feel comfortable; we've normally had a pre-event call to run through things. If there isn't a call, you can still ask about the format, who the audience is, whether there are specific talking points, etc. All this information will help you prepare, and being prepared will help you relax and enjoy it – and come across better. Have you been on a panel? What advice would you give? (And yes, that is me in action during MIPIM, sometime pre-COVID.)

Let's also not forget about our IT Requirements specifications Coffee morning on the 7th of May Research Quality Association (RQA)?! Even more free knowledge and experience sharing! Yours truly and John Cheshire will be discussing The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of User Requirements. In this session you will learn about the importance of ensuring user requirements are written in a clear, concise, and testable or verifiable manner to avoid unnecessary confusion and poor testing. We’ll explore examples of user requirements and discuss the benefits of stakeholder engagement and risk assessment throughout the requirement gathering process. #userrequirements #computerizedsystemsvalidation #vendormanagement #softwaretesting #riskassessments

With just four weeks until the 2024 National Conference and Webcast, now is the ideal time to take the leap and register to host so you can begin marketing your event. Hosting the National Conference and Webcast will help you train your staff or facilitators, engage your community, and connect with local organizations or educational institutions. To learn more and register, visit nacg.org/webcast. This event is crafted to serve your needs, with a straightforward hosting process and a nominal one-time hosting fee. The only technical requirement is a reliable digital connection and a screen. Everything is streamlined and made accessible, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters - bringing valuable learning while growing your relationships with people in your community. Still have questions? Watch the payback of our Q&A webinar for answers to our most frequently asked questions and an overview of hosting an event. Watch the playback here: https://bit.ly/432BC6d.

(A3) JCE7: The 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism:   What a privilege it was to be part of the 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism! I’m so glad I was able to attend, network with so many colleagues and friends and see what God was doing. The elation in participants voices about this gathering was immense. Every person I asked, was so encouraged by this gathering. Here’s what A3 International board chairman Phil Foxwell had to say: "I’ve just come from a few days in Gifu at the 7th Japan Congress on Evangelism that only takes place every seven years. 14 years ago everyone wore neckties, and even seven years ago the speakers were mainly senior pastors in their 60s and 70s. This time over 1,000 people gathered in person and online. No one was allowed on stage who was over 50 years old. No one wore neckties, some even wore shorts! The messages and panel discussions were amazing and gave all of us great hope for the moving of God’s Spirit in Japan!  And the worship music was mostly new Japanese praise songs with wonderful lyrics. We are usually inspired and encouraged by these kinds of gatherings, but this time there was a marked commitment for continuing joint activity, with 14 collaborative projects across Japan that will move forward out of the conference. It was also bathed in much joint prayer, leaving specific groundwork to carry on the work ahead, much of it together, and for all to be praying specifically for each endeavor—it made me truly believe that the best is yet to come for the Kingdom of God in Japan!" Time after time, I heard similar reports about how different this gathering was and how hopeful people are for Japan. Isn’t this exciting?! Adding fuel to my enthusiasm were how many A3 alumni were presenting throughout the week. Several next generation leaders shared throughout the congress, and they all carried hopeful, encouraging themes. I’m so glad I went! For those interested, the following key initiatives are being developed over the next seven years as they prepare for JCE8. To have this kind of action plan and initiative put in place is even more powerful. They are acting on what they shared this week. Project teams are required to report the following: * Every year, by September 30, submit an "Interim Report" in the prescribed form; for a three-year project, two interim reports are required. * In the third year, submit a "Project Completion Report" at the end of the project. * Attend the "Project Outcome Report Meeting" scheduled to be held in November 2026, and make a presentation report. The above reports will be managed on the Japan Evangelism Promotion Network's platform and information will be made available to registered members. Action Plans: * Environmental Issues - Living the Mission of Creation Care. * Developing the Future of Missionary Cooperation: Exploring the Biblical Context. *… #A3 #JoeHandley #polycentricleadership

Yesterday saw the 3 month anniversary of BOB (Buddies on Budget) in London. It's a meetup group I set up to combat some of the issues we face at the moment i.e lack of money because of being squeezed in every direction, a worsening ability to connect and drive forward meaningful friendships made worse by events of the last few years, namely the emphasis on home working and activities centred around isolation and the general malaise with trying new activities for some people, due to age or social anxiety. So far we have been on theatre nights, late night exhibitions, walks, live music gigs and attended fetes. This week we go on our first supper and conversation club. It's free to join and you pick and choose which events you want to attend. Many of the events I have capped at 10 people so that you can get to know others. I was finding in some of the events that 30 or 40 people were just not connecting. I cannot tell you how fab it's been to meet some truly interesting and nice people. Yesterday we became 678 members!!! Fancy joining us? https://lnkd.in/eFacUC67 Got a business in London and fancy hosting us or sponsoring an event? DM me. #londonlife #activities #lonelinessepidemic #connections #budgetfriendly #budgeting #conversation #friendship #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth