The institution I wrote about has now announced the programme. I am, unsurprisingly, not part of it. That is perfectly fine. An institution is free to decline my terms, just as I am free to decline an engagement.
What is less easy to understand is that nobody thought it necessary to reply.
I was asked to put my position in writing. I did. The proposal was apparently considered, the programme was revised, and the event went ahead, but there was no acknowledgement, no decline, not even a two-line note closing the conversation.
This is a one of the premier professional bodies that regularly speaks to architects about standards, conduct and professional responsibility.
Perhaps professional courtesy is a very small thing compared to policy, regulation and institutional programmes. But professions are built out of small things too.
If I moderate I'm $500 per hour of face to face plus the same time in preparatory interviews and planning. That is 5 hours moderation plus 5 hours prep: $5000 (plus VAT, etc.)
If I facilitate its $5000 per day plus $500 per hour for the three to five days preparation: interviews, reading, analysis of issues, meetings with the convening team, etc.
If I speak its all expenses (business class air travel and 5 star accommodation) with a $10,000 honorarium. If I pass through more than 3 time zones, I must arrive 24 hours before appearance. No change to fee.
Organizers need to understand, the deal is about value, not time.
This is the exact distinction I was trying to make. What organisers focus on is the hour on stage, whereas they should be focused on the work, preparation, responsibility, expertise, and conditions around that hour.
While I totally agree with your perfectly differentiated pricing, I myself have categories and price them differently (and I don't moderate and don't prefer panel discussions). What would you say to an educational institute? Do you look at events organised by educational institutes the same way you look at an industry or professional conference stage?
A small postscript to the essay.
The institution I wrote about has now announced the programme. I am, unsurprisingly, not part of it. That is perfectly fine. An institution is free to decline my terms, just as I am free to decline an engagement.
What is less easy to understand is that nobody thought it necessary to reply.
I was asked to put my position in writing. I did. The proposal was apparently considered, the programme was revised, and the event went ahead, but there was no acknowledgement, no decline, not even a two-line note closing the conversation.
This is a one of the premier professional bodies that regularly speaks to architects about standards, conduct and professional responsibility.
Perhaps professional courtesy is a very small thing compared to policy, regulation and institutional programmes. But professions are built out of small things too.
You do not have to agree with someone's terms.
You do have to answer them.
If I moderate I'm $500 per hour of face to face plus the same time in preparatory interviews and planning. That is 5 hours moderation plus 5 hours prep: $5000 (plus VAT, etc.)
If I facilitate its $5000 per day plus $500 per hour for the three to five days preparation: interviews, reading, analysis of issues, meetings with the convening team, etc.
If I speak its all expenses (business class air travel and 5 star accommodation) with a $10,000 honorarium. If I pass through more than 3 time zones, I must arrive 24 hours before appearance. No change to fee.
Organizers need to understand, the deal is about value, not time.
This is the exact distinction I was trying to make. What organisers focus on is the hour on stage, whereas they should be focused on the work, preparation, responsibility, expertise, and conditions around that hour.
While I totally agree with your perfectly differentiated pricing, I myself have categories and price them differently (and I don't moderate and don't prefer panel discussions). What would you say to an educational institute? Do you look at events organised by educational institutes the same way you look at an industry or professional conference stage?