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I find TED's concept about giving global conferences very impressive. It's the first time I know about them but surely it won't be the last. From now on, they have themselves assured another viewer.



With this video I've reinforced my opinion on how videos impact our lives these days. The speaker, Chris Anderson  demonstrates how TED's concept really works. He mentioned how video impact is surpassing other ways of learning and communicating such as writing. I think writing has it's own original way to inspire but I agree that video communication exceeds the impact because human learn a lot better through vision. Even if it's only someone speaking, and nothing else, video enables more body senses where sight and hearing are one of the most used for communication and learning. 
When describing TED, Anderson says "In TED we are obsessed with openness."; "We are talking from many to many."; "Not only the stars benefit from this." Expressing things like this are what inspire their viewers. They are letting them know what they want to accomplish with their concept. He is influencing the crowds to interact, respond to speakers and become speakers themselves. 

TED overcame the challenge of reaching others culture and generate in them the enthusiasm and engage participation not only as viewers but some have become inspiring speakers of the program and in their countries.

Anderson shares the model of the "crowd, light and desire wheel". He teaches us how this is causing his called phenomenon "Crowd Accelerated Innovation". He uses it to describe how video sharing is being strategically used by people, sometimes without knowing and realizing the mayor impact it will have on others. 

With videos, uniting crowds interested in the same matter has become easier. Videos are being used to educate, and as Anderson said, learn from one another and learn directly from great leaders also.  Education is becoming a cycle. In most times, it used to be a one way communication, now, the audience interacts with the educator and educators may learn from them also.  

Each story prooves how, now, we have the tools and access to show ourselves to the world and demonstrate the world what we do. People see what happens in other places and can learn from them.

The stories about dancing 6 year old and the unicyclist are a demonstration of the “desire” part of the wheel. As Anderson states, "to describe what you see in the video is really hard to put in words." On the other hand, the last story, about Kibera, touches each point, "Crowd" (in Kibera they are already united for the same reason), "Light" (they opened themselves to the world) and "Desire" (they create inspiration to others with what they are doing). 

I think it is a great thing what TED is doing. Great leaders not only speak to teach, but they also appreciate others for their interaction as viewers. Each viewer will feel individually appreciated for their viewing time and this challenges and motivate them to one day become speakers as well. Individualism is an important way to reach the attention of someone because everybody wants to know they are part of something. We can see when Anderson give thanks to Christopher Makau for what they learned from him that night. This shows people that what they are doing will be appreciated. 
I love how they are using this concept to motivate education and inspiring others to become great leaders and educators. This is something I will consider for my professional future. Video sharing is a good strategy to use for a company to present their innovations, vision and ideas. The fact of speaking in TED is an intimidating challenge, but if someday I have the opportunity, I will more than glad to.   


Associations have become an essential asset in every profession. Professional Association in specific, form, unite and keep informed professionals from the same industry in different aspects. I think that, once you become a professional it is very important to become a part of something bigger than only yourself; joining an association is a great way to start! You will interact, learn from and keep connected to people with the same working interest as you. And most important, this will definitely improve your personal brand strategy and marketing strategy for your personal company. 

Associations help keep your education up to date and modernized. As technology moves along so quickly, it is important to look for ways to keep learning new things and professionals associations are supposed to do so. Associations have people in charge, selected by the members themselves, who are responsible for recruitingeducating and informing others.


ACSPPRI is a puerto rican association for professionals in social activities coordination. It is a private organization, voluntary and non-profit and registered with the State Department. It helps promotes the best interests of members and encourages that they respond to the demands of our society in all kinds of social activities. Develop the professional growth of its partners to achieve excellence in the quality of services provided and to promote greater recognition of this profession.

Associations like ACSPPRI are a good way for recent graduates who want to work as an event producer to start. As said before, it is a good way to begging branding and gaining experience. 













References:

http://asocoor.com/BIENVENIDOS.html 

http://healthcareers.about.com/od/glossary/g/professional_gl.htm