ILSHRM All Access - Daily Video Wrap-Up

Here at Illinois SHRM we have been trying to push the envelope, raise the bar, whatever metaphor you want to use, to bring innovation to the 2011 Conference.

Curtis Midkiff

Ryan Seacrest

Today I got some exciting news from an old friend who will be at the conference.  Joining us from the mothership on Duke Street will be Curtis Midkiff a.k.a. @shrmsocmedguy.    Last year upon his arrival it wasn’t 30 minutes before we were at Best Buy.  Curtis is one the edge of the Social Media and technology stuff, and I like hanging with him.

Well this year, Curtis is going to be transformed into ILSHRM’s version of  Ryan Seacrest.  Curtis will be gathering video both days of the show. Then at the end of each day we will post  his video wrap up of  Monday and Tuesday.  No doubt Curtis will go behind the scenes and get the “real story. “

So Check back with us to see ILSHRM All Access – a daily video recap of the conference on Monday and again on Tuesday.  Look at the photos above, and I ask you, who do you think would make a better host? 

-Dave Ryan Director of Social Media ISC SHRM

Be Polite - And Don't Tweet at the Conference

Day two at leadership is better. We have put sick Uncle SHRM to bed –he’ll be fine. The Friday morning vibe is much better. At the General session there was a lot of talk about diversity, life work balance and social media. Me I am happy to hear the talk of social media.

The morning panel included Eric Petersen, Lisa Horn and Curtis Midliff. The dialogue was great and the audience appeared well caffeinated and engaged. Eric managed to keep diversity on the front burner with interesting comments and information. Not to be outdone Lisa talked about work life balance and her other role in government relations. Then onto my man – who was tweeting while on stage.

Panelist Curtis Midkiff, Lisa Horn and Eric Petersen

Curtis asked for all of the people on twitter RIGHT NOW to raise their hand. My guess is that about 150 people raised their hand. There were supposed to be 800 attendees, so about 20% - not bad. Curtis talked about how to engage and involve chapters via social media. Curtis had some good dialogue and a number of how to question – which he addressed and will continue to do so. Perhaps the best moment of the Q. & A was this. Curtis wanted to address a question that had been posted out on twitter. The message was tweeted by John Jorgensen. Curtis called John out on the question and wanted to address it. John told Curtis that the question was actually from the person sitting next to him, who refuses to adopt any form of social. BAM- score one for the tweeters.

SHRM Interview with Kris Dunn

Here is a relaively short interview with Kris Dunn.  In this piece Kris challenges SHRM, as well as all buisnesses regarding social Media.  Kudos to Kris for a great piece, and to Curtiss Midkiff for sharing this.


http://vimeo.com/15659877 from SHRMSocMedGuy on Vimeo.