I see London, I see France…
by John Heredea
London. It’s an inspirational city. Chalked full of museums and theatres, all within a stone’s throw of each other. However, Canary Wharf can often seem far removed from the inspirational surroundings tourists to the city are greeted with.
Given the global remits and international scope of the FM Global account, it thus made sense to hold our European PR Summit in a city where one can’t help but be inspired by their surroundings. Hence, the UK OPR FM Global team crossed the channel and journeyed to Paris in early July to meet with both our French and German OPR colleagues and FM Global’s European communications team for brainstorming sessions and to share ideas with our continental colleagues across the water.
Given the international make-up of the group (the UK team alone comprised of two Americans, a Canadian and a German, and one lonely Brit) we relished in the opportunity to liaise with our international colleagues on a day out of Canary Wharf. After a productive and collaborative half-day meeting, the teams decided to soak in some French culture, with a stroll along the Champs Elysees, brief tours of the Eiffel Tower and Arc De Triomphe and a brilliant dinner at a local brasserie prior to heading back to London.
All in all, a successful day out. We must have become inspired by our Parisien surroundings, as we’re currently implementing many of the strategies and initiatives outlined during the brainstorm.
