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New Pace Project

As a branch of New Pace Consulting SA, New Pace Project helps individuals and organisations plan and run professional projects.

Whether your project is about achieving a business goal, planning an arts exhibition or organising an event, you will benefit from working with us.

What to expect from your collaboration with New Pace Project? 

  • Clarity about the project goals, stakeholders and scope 
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of project management and project communications
  • Smooth management of multi-cultural and multi-linguistic issues
  • High level of support and personal involvement 
  • and... clear and measurable results!

New Pace Project is led by Natalia Filchakova, experienced project leader, manager and co-owner of New Pace Consulting SA. Click here to learn more about Natalia, or contact her and request references.

Sunday
Nov282010

The Award Season continues...

Bern, 23 November 2010

On the occasion of the Christmas reception at the Embassy of Russian Federation in Swiss Confederation his Excellence the Ambassador Mr. Igor Bratchikov presented Ms. Natalia Filchakova an award for her significant contribution to the development of bilateral Swiss-Russian cultural relationships. Natalia's contribution has been recognised as instrumental to the success of the 2010 landmark project Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire

 Natalia Filchakova receiving the award With attaché of cultural affairs Ms. ZubarevaWith the Ambassador Mr. Bratchikov

Monday
Nov222010

The Award Season begins...

Barcelona, 21 November 2010 

Toastmasters International, a world-wide organisation for effective communication, and its Continental Europe region award Natalia Filchakova a special prize, Area Governor of the Year 2009-2010. This award represents the highest recognition provided to area leaders (sub-country managers) for outstanding achievements in area management. In total, continental Europe is operated by some 40 area governors. Through her strong and empathetic leadership Natalia not only achieved a retention rate of 70% but also doubled the area in size.

What stood out among the nominations for us was how you led your team, setting up taskforce teams and getting assistants involved, which shows the capabilities of a true leader. You have focused on goals and gone the extra mile to encourage, motivate and inspire...
Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishments! 

 Ellen Hermens, District Governor (Continental Europe) 2009-2010

View Natalia's speech on the receipt of the award:  

 

Monday
Nov082010

NEW: myKultursponsoring 

Gezielte Reputationssteigerung für Ihr Unternehmen

Leiten Sie ein Unternehmen, dessen Geschäft einen Bezug zu Russland oder zur russischen Sprache und Kultur hat? Legen Sie Wert auf Ihr Firmenimage und auf Kundengewinnung?
Im Jahre 2011 haben Sie die einzigartige Gelegenheit, die Sichtbarkeit Ihres Unternehmens zu steigern, sich eine positive Reputation auf dem Markplatz Schweiz-Russland zu sichern und neue Kunden zu gewinnen.

Mit myKultursponsoring von New Pace...

  • Natalia Filchakova moderating an exhibition opening ceremony in Hauptbahnhof ZürichErhalten Sie eine detaillierte Übersicht und Auswahl von über 10 hochwertigen Kulturprojekten
  • Treffen Sie eine gezielte Entscheidung über Kultursponsoring dank qualifizierter Beratung
  • Sparen Sie Zeit und Aufwand zugunsten Ihrer unternehmerischen Kernaufgaben
  • Nehmen Sie eine aktive Position ein und planen Ihr Engagement im Voraus  
  • Steigern Sie die Reputation Ihres Unternehmens und sprechen Ihre Kunden gezielt an

Vielleicht haben Sie bereits Anfragen zur finanziellen Unterstützung von diversen Kulturevent-Veranstaltern erhalten? Für deren Evaluation verbrauchen Sie wertvolle Zeit, die Sie als Unternehmensleiter besser in Ihre Kernaufgaben investieren. Ausserdem ist dieser Prozess erfahrungsgemäss für Sie wie für die Bewerber nur begrenzt effektiv. myKultursponsoring bietet hierzu eine echte Alternative!

Wie funktioniert es?
Wir offerieren Ihnen ein spezielles Leistungspaket myKultursponsoring. Darin sind enthalten:

  1. Ein Sondierungsgespräch, in dem wir gemeinsam Ihre Ziele und Präferenzen in Bezug auf das Kultursponsoring und Public Relations definieren.
  2. Eine individuelle Auswahl der Ihren Zielen und Präferenzen entsprechenden Kulturprojekte.
  3. Eine Präsentation der selektierten Projekte bei Ihnen im Haus, bei der Sie eine systematische Entscheidungsunterstützung erhalten.
  4. EXTRA: Eine Beratungsstunde zur Unterstützung Ihrer Auswahl und Festlegung weiterer Schritte.

Achtung: dieses Angebot ist exclusiv und nur bis zum 1. Dezember 2010 gültig.

Für Fragen und Buchungen kontaktieren Sie bitte Frau Natalia Filchakova unter Telefon

+41 21 601 02 49 oder nf (at) newpaceproject.com.

„Motiviert und zielfokussiert, freundlich und aufgestellt, so habe ich Frau Natalia Filchakova erlebt. Die professionelle Planung und präzise Umsetzung des Projektes haben mich beeindruckt und führten zu einem bestmöglichen Resultat. Die Zusammenarbeit war äusserst angenehm und ich hoffe, dass es wieder einmal eine Gelegenheit gibt, zusammen ein Projekt zu realisieren.“

Stefan Flury, Projektmanager, ETH Zürich / Projekt Science City

Saturday
Oct302010

Project Tender for Cultural Projects 2011 Closed

We are delighted to announce that over 20 applications were submitted in response to the call for Swiss-Russian cultural projects 2011, launched by Natalia Filchakova @ New Pace Project. 

All applications have featured a remarkable creativity and a high quality of the proposed artistic work. As a result of the first selection round, 11 projects have been shortlisted for a more in-depth presentation. 

We believe that at this stage even the mere process of presenting their creative idea offers considerable value to the artists, allowing them to better assess the value of their work and set priorities for their development. It is therefore a pleasure to receive a positive feedback from the artists along the process so far.

For further inquiries regarding the next steps, please contact Mrs Natalia Filchakova at + 41 21 6010249 or via email.

Wednesday
Oct062010

Business setup in Russia: What is really important

All businesses that intend to start in Russia face one commom challenge that is more important than any  business plan, strategy, or promising customer contact. This challenge is: to approach the right people at the right time with the right message using the best medium.

  1. The right people. In a country where business success is largely built on personal relationships it is essential to get in front of the people who can really bring you a step forward. Talking to wrong people can be a waste of time in the best case or it can simply minimize your chances of success.
  2. Timing. The balance between patience and speed is not easy to find when approaching people from an unknown cultural milieu. Yet this is critical for success of your project.
  3. The right message. One wrong word in a meeting can turn the positive start into a complete disaster withing seconds. Vice versa, appropriate words can turn a hopeless situation into a tremendous success.
  4. The best medium. Everything can go wrong when you approach an important person per email or with a non-appropriate wording. Choosing the right media for negotiations and information sharing are more important in Russia than in most other countries in the world.

Sounds scaring? Actually, the chances of success for each project increase dramatically with the support of a professional who helps you do the right steps at the right time.

For more information contact Mrs Natalia Filchakova at + 41 21 6010249 or via email.

Wednesday
Sep292010

NEW: Project Tender for Cultural Projects 2011

In view of the enhancing cultural exchange between Switzerland and Russia, Natalia Filchakova @New Pace Project has launched a limited tender for Swiss-Russian cultural projects.

The tender is targeted at artists, associations or other governmental or non-governmental organisations active in Swiss-Russian cultural life, planning specific cultural project(s) for 2011 in Switzerland, and seeking sponsorship support.

Qualified project applications selected by the end of October 2010 will be presented to interested parties, including potential sponsors, donors and art patrons. Successful project plans will be granted targeted sponsoring support.

Interested in getting funding for your cultural project AND speaking German and/or Russian?

Learn more about the project tender (in German) and apply till October 15th via this online form.

For further inquiries, please contact Mrs Natalia Filchakova at + 41 21 6010249 or via email.

Monday
Sep272010

Das Projekt "Stalingrad-Wolgograd" erhielt eine Sonder-Auszeichnung

Das schweizerisch-russische Kulturprojekt "Stalingrad Wolgograd" unter Leitung von Natalia Filchakova zog 50'000 Zuschauern in seinen Bann und erhielt einen Sonderpreis des russischen Präsidenten.

Die Assoziation Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire freut sich, Ihnen mitzuteilen, dass Maurice Schobinger, der Projektautor, eine Sonderauszeichnung für seinen besonderen Beitrag zur Erinnerung an den zweiten Weltkrieg und an die Festlichkeiten des Kriegsende vom russischen Präsidenten D. Medwedew erhalten hat. Maurice Schobinger ist der einzige Schweizer, der diese Auszeichnung im Jahr 2010 erhielt.
Die Verleihung der Urkunde fand am 27. September 2010 in der Botschaft der Russischen Föderation in Bern statt.

Natalia Filchakova
Projektmanagement
Im Auftrag von Assoziation Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire
T  + 41 21 601 02 49

Letzte Pressemeldungen:
Le Temps, 27.09.2010, Seite 13
Russkaja Schweijzaria, September 2010, Titelblatt

 

Maurice Schobinger and Natalia Filchakova at the award ceremony

Wednesday
Sep152010

Recent projects: Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire

The collaboration of Association Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire, led by Maurice Schobinger, celebrated Swiss photographer, and Natalia Filchakova @New Pace Project has stretched over nearly two years and produced some spectacular results.

From 2009 and through September 2010 New Pace Project has been a partner of the Swiss-Russian cultural project Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire (Stalingrad Wolgograd / Сталинград Волгоград. Долг памяти), concept of Maurice Schobinger.

Support delivered:

  • Project management
  • Fund raising
  • International relationship management
  • Negotiations between Swiss and Russian project parties
  • Moderation at opening events

For more information about the project Stalingrad Volgograd Mémoire please visit the official project website.

Testimonials:

Je tiens à souligner ses qualités exceptionnelles dans l’organisation et la gestion des événements. Sa précision dans le suivi administratif ainsi que sa maîtrise des langues ont permis à l’équipe d’aboutir dans les délais imposés.

Son esprit d’initiative et sa ténacité lui ont permis d’atteindre les objectifs ambitieux que l’équipe de projet s’étaient proposée d’atteindre...

Maurice Schobinger, project author, photographer

Gerne übermittle ich Ihnen auf diesem Weg nochmals meine Anerkennung für die professionelle und sympathische Moderation der gestrigen Eröffnungsfeier.

Thomas Keller, attorney at law

 

Tuesday
Jun012010

Completed project: Speaking Léman

A Western Switzerland regional event for communication, public speaking and business networking, concept & organisation by Natalia Filchakova @New Pace Project, attracted forty participants - business practitioners interested in improving their public speaking skills - for a half-day workshop program at Geneva Lake. 

This late May 2010 event was offered to the members of Geneva-Lausanne business community, interested in improving their communication & presentation skills, including members of Toastmasters International. Natalia Filchakova provided project leadership in the following areas:

  • Project management
  • Event organisation
  • Moderation

 Testimonials:

In the work I undertook with Natalia I had the pleasure of finding a counterpart that was quick to adopt and embrace collaborative technologies. Sticking to clear timelines and a clear agenda there was never a lack of clarity or focus.

If you are looking for someone who has a great eye for detail and that can deliver on stretching objectives, get in touch with Natalia; results guaranteed!

Jan-Paul Theunissen, president, The Collaboration Company