Here is a little note from Matt Bagwell to tell you what we have been up to at TFT lately….
“I thought I'd let you know what's happening in Fantastic Tavern land these days as you might think its been a bit quiet.
In fact, as I say in this blog post, quite the opposite is true.
For any of you who were at the last TFT with its theme of gamification, the good news is that Cancer Research (with some support from EMC Consulting), has shortlisted several possible concepts for further consideration and definition. If you feel you'd like to be a part of a taverner team that does this - freely initially – let me know. Thank you all for coming to the event and then contributing your brain power for such a good cause. It's nice to think The Fantastic Tavern can make a tangible difference.
In fact, this year has seen the Tavern focus on helping other organisations. Some of you attended the brainstorm we did with Greenwich Council about the future of a community and what they should be considering as they unfold the grand plans for the Greenwich Peninsula. Once again, you came, you drank the beer and you gave your insights and thoughts. The Council was hugely challenged and impressed. Here's just a little of what they said the morning after:
"Just wanted to thank you for last night and for the support you are giving to us. It was a fascinating discussion which generated many valuable ideas, that we look forward to taking forward. It was also very enjoyable and evening."
Of course, I cannot sit on my hands, reflecting on the things we have done.
So we kicked off the Builder's Breakfast Series yesterday. We are undertaking a Holy Grail like quest – to find the real return on investment in social. This series will include three breakfasts and then culminate in the theme and content for the next Fantastic Tavern, planned for October 13th. If you want to be at that Tavern watch your email as a separate email invite will follow next week. I hope to see many of you there.
There are other ways that you can be involved in Tavern activities too. You could sponsor an event – you buy the beer for example. You could contribute content – the theme of the Builder's Breakfast might be a focus for you – if so let me know. You might have a theme you'd like us to cover - I'm open to suggestions. Or you could be a brand that would like to host your own Tavern–like event with my help. I've run Private Taverns like this and they are great fun and exclusively focused on your business – please get in touch if this sounds like something you'd appreciate (yes, we still drink at it).
I hope that as we race through the year, you get something out of The Fantastic Tavern. It’s great fun sharing beers with you all but I also like to hear that you value what we talk about together.
See you soon Taverners
As always
Matt
The Founder”