Happy Reviews

It was great and I learned some new tricks even though I consider myself a intermediate/advanced user.

I would have loved to have done this course fully in person (one full day in person every 2 months). I’ve got a lot out of the sessions but in general more from the in person ones than the online ones.

I think I would have liked to build a project plan out throughout the session so having more time and activities. Either 9-5 session or a two day session with activites. Maybe strip back some of the jargon for NON-PROJECT MANAGERs who just want the core skills

Really enjoyed the overview and detail, not too much or too little - with clear takeaways and ideas that I can use immediately.

I have to start by saying I am a big lover of Happy and what you do. I have been on one of your Leadership courses and to one of your conferences a couple of years back, both of which I really enjoyed and took a lot away from. However, I have to be honest in saying that I was pretty disappointed with the conference this year for a number of reasons which I will list below: - Sound/ Tech issues- These were particularly disruptive at the start of the conference with me missing most of what the first speaker was saying, and despite some alterations to how the conference was being run, the issues continued throughout the day. I think with the conference being hybrid, the use of a mic for speakers and audience members would have helped those of us who were online to hear what was being said, and to feel included. Being online- we often missed the conversations that were being had in the room and I certainly was left feeling very frustrated by this and the other sound issues. -Speakers- Sadly, the speaker I found to give the most 'nickable' ideas on the day was cut short by Henry & we didn't get to have question time with them due to the schedule running behind which was pretty frustrating. It felt that this years focus was too heavy on 'leadership' which I appreciate is a key part of contributing to a happy workplace- but I did expect a more diverse lineup in terms of content. One of the speakers also felt very much like a sales pitch for one of the Happy apprenticeship's which again left me feeling frustrated. - Breakout sessions- Often there was confusion in the breakout sessions about what was meant to be discussed. Some breakout sessions I was alone; and towards the end of the day- people began airing their frustrations with some aspects of the day so it felt like it became a negative space that I didn't want to participate in. - Timetable/ organisation of the day- I used the timetable sent out our prior to the event to plan my day around the conference and best utilise the break/ lunch time available for bits of work I needed to do. However, the running of the day strayed quite a bit from the suggested timetable with some breaks not being allocated, some being longer than suggested and our lunch being cut short. I appreciate that sometimes talkers may run over or under but the day seemed to lack organisation. I have ADHD and due to all of the above I found it really quite difficult to concentrate and get the most out of the day. I sadly didn't come away with much in terms of nickable ideas, as I have done previously.

Didnt promote ideas for positive relationships and culture - it was mostly just story telling

A wonderful experience - kept my focus and stayed engaged all day.

It was very interactive and fast-paced. Great speakers and the hosting was brilliant. Big thank you!!!

Was virtual so first experience of this - technical challenges with audio was challenging but quickly resolved, thank you!

Inspirational day. Very thought provoking.