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A New Standard of Excellence…A EUROPEAN Standard!

February 3rd, 2008

Mike and I are thrilled to report that the Amsterdam conference, which wrapped up on Wednesday, was BY FAR the best conference we’ve ever hosted.

Even better than two great American conferences?

Yep, even better.

Our European members and listeners who attended our Amsterdam conference had to fight through some language barriers. There were 17 different countries represented - with almost as many languages. And yet, BECAUSE of the language challenge, this group was MORE attentive and more focused.

Yet again, every meal was FILLED with questions during Open Q&A, and we stayed until close to 7 p.m. Wednesday evening answering questions…even though the conference ended at 5:30. 40 of our 55 attendees were still in the room at 7!

We came to Europe (we are still in London recuperating) because managers are everywhere, and we are HUMBLED by the desire, professionalism, and kindness of our European members.

And if you don’t believe me, please go to the forums and read what the attendees themselves are saying: Amsterdam Feedback Forum

We’re ready NOW to come back!

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7 Responses to “A New Standard of Excellence…A EUROPEAN Standard!”

  1. cedwat Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 8:44 am

    Mark and Mike-

    As we say in France, “Ouf!” Now I am sure you will come back … Thank you.
    It was BY FAR the best conference I attended (more on the forum).

    Have a nice time in London.

    Ced.

  2. gernot Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    Mark, Mike, PierG, Michael,

    when I read the comments from the other american conferences I thought: Oh the american guys overstate the praise.

    But they do not! The effective Tools work in spite the barriers of the cultural diversity.

    Thank you! (More on the forum)

    Gernot (which is quite hard to pronouce ;) )

  3. johntomlinson Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 3:20 pm

    When are you going to come to Spain?

  4. dotinf Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 7:05 am

    Mark and Mike,

    So pleased that the conference was a great success and I wish that I could have been there.

    Sorry I missed the Saturday night get together in London too. I’m up in Yorkshire and other commitments at the weekend prevented me from getting there. Sounds like I missed a great evening.

    Have a good time in London.

    Glyn

  5. nguigon Says:
    February 4th, 2008 at 5:03 pm

    Mark, Mike, PierG, Michael & Kate,

    Thank you very much for this fantastic conference! I can’t wait to attend the next MT conference in Europe. I did not think I would ever see a crowd of 60 people paying full attention from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm (and even 10:00 pm the first day) in a conference. It was inspiring, motivating and delivered with passion. Also a great place to meet people.

    Cheers,

    Nicolas

  6. BBundy Says:
    February 5th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    Mike and Mark,
    Congratulations on a successful conference. Is there any plans for one in Canada?

    Thanks to you and everyone for all the help and advice, not a great manager yet, but better than I was before I found your site.

    Bruce.

  7. Mark Horstman Says:
    February 7th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    JohnTomlinson-

    Alas, no plans in the next 20 months.

    Mark

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