PCMA Experientials
Break out of the traditional classroom setting for these educational programs! Many of these unique programs integrate local culture and venues into learning situations. PCMA has partnered with venues in Seattle and extraordinary facilitators like L(earn)², a leading training and learning development group, to create these experiential learning opportunities. Due to the exceptional value of these programs, space is limited and additional fees apply - please click here for more details.
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Monday, January 14, 2008
View Monday, January 14, 2008's Sessions
- 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
L(earn)2 Improv to Improve™
Venue sponsored by Teatro ZinZanni Cabaret Dinner TheatreCommunication Professional Education - 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
L(earn)2 Save the Titanic™
Venue sponsored by Bell Harbor Conference CenterStrategic Planning/Thinking Professional Education - 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Advanced Food and Wine Pairing
Sponsored by Grand Hyatt Seattle & Ruth's Chris SteakhouseEvent Management Professional Education
Have you ever walked away from a business discussion and thought of something you wished you had said when you had the chance? Learn how to think fast on your feet during this fun, interactive, experiential session. Develop public speaking skills and improve your responses to difficult situations as you partake in this improv session. Join us at Teatro ZinZanni housed inside a gorgeous antique tent constructed at the turn of the 20th century. Step back into history as you practice your improv skills and give yourself an edge over your competition. Note: Session is limited to the first 80 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Buses depart at 10:00 a.m. from the Convention Place Transportation Center. 
Are you able to find solutions for even the most daunting tasks? Travel to Bell Harbor and embark on a journey of exploration aboard the Odyssey Maritime Museum. During this award-winning, experiential session, put all of your leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to the test. In this exciting simulation you will gain experience in developing management and leadership skills in a high-pressure situation! Each group will receive the same list of available resources, then devise and implement a plan while a facilitator evaluates the groups' performances. This incredible experience allows you to learn an entirely new level of team accomplishment by taking responsibility and finding the solutions necessary to save the day – no matter what the obstacles. L(earn)2’s #1 Flagship Program may just save your conference or organization. Note: Session is limited to the first 100 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Buses depart at 1:30 p.m. from the Convention Place Transportation Center. 
Pairing food and wine is primarily about flavors – isolating them, maximizing them and combining them. Discover the technique to combine food and fine wine selections to create inspiring pairings. This experiential session at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse will take you on a journey through different "courses" provided by Grand Hyatt Hotel . Discuss important aspects of pairing food and wine with top level chefs and sommeliers and walk away with techniques that will amaze your attendees. Note: Session is limited to the first 60 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Tuesday, January 15, 2008
View Tuesday, January 15, 2008's Sessions
- 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Experience the Finer Points of Coffee
Sponsored by Tully's CoffeeEvent Management Professional Education - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
L(earn)2 Profit from Change™
Sponsored by Walter E. Washington Convention CenterLeadership Professional Education - 1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
L(earn)2 Create Site Inspections That Sell™
Facilities & Services Professional Education - 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
L(earn)2 Build Attendance™
Venue sponsored by Safeco Field, home of the Seattle MarinersEvent Management Professional Education Marketing
Seattle is unofficially known as the "national capital of coffee lovers." Tully's Coffee is a specialty coffee retailer and wholesaler based in Seattle with a focus on serving fine handcrafted coffee. This experiential session will focus on Coffee 101. Discover the background, the selection of beans, and the process of developing gourmet coffee. Also, find out how to order it, when coffee should be refreshed, and when it should be replaced. Witness the roasting of beans in the plant and round out the experience with a discussion and tasting of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Discover how to pair the various coffee blends to complement the palate. Note: Session is limited to the first 60 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Buses depart at 10:15 a.m. from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
Travel to the home of the Seattle Mariners for this experiential session and gain the necessary tools and experience to increase attendance at your next annual meeting. Each team will receive a budget of time and money to implement specific tactics to build attendance. Receive feedback based on choosing the right tactics, in the right order, at the right time. Be careful… it’s not as easy as it sounds – real life examples of attendance decreasing obstacles are also included. Note: Session is limited to the first 90 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Buses depart at 2:30 p.m. from the Convention Place Transportation Center. Wednesday, January 16, 2008
View Wednesday, January 16, 2008's Sessions
- 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
L(earn)² Reveal the Secrets™
Marketing Professional Education - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Expertly Pair Beer with Food
Sponsored by Pike Brewing CompanyEvent Management Professional Education - 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
L(earn)2 Bridge the Gap™
Communication Professional Education
Seattle has a beer culture that rivals Belgium, and that is no more evident than when visiting the Micro Brewery Museum. Join this experiential session for tales of ales from ancient Sumeria to modern Seattle. Follow the trail of hops, the seasoning, and natural preservative in beer from the monasteries of the dark ages to Washington's Yakima Valley, America's largest hop producer. After hearing about the raw materials, tour the multi-level Pike Brewery. The interactive gravity flow micro brewery is a perfect place to learn about the brewing process and to understand how top fermenting yeast convert wort to beer. Discuss and taste with your group a variety of beers of different brewing styles, and discover how to taste beer, and pair beer with food. Note: Session is limited to the first 60 registrants. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Buses depart at 2:30 p.m. from the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. 
