This month for me will be quite London-centric. I have some interesting events at which to work, some in Canary Wharf and others in the city.
London, of course, is my home so I will enjoy the easy commute to these assignments.
Project management is an aspect of my work that I carry out increasingly frequently, as clients trust that as a professional with many years of experience, I understand and have contacts to fulfil their technical interpreting requirements.
The project management service usually starts with a full briefing meeting in which I can find out the parameters of the requirements, and then I can advise on certain aspects of the project – for example, how many interpreters I believe may be required, the type of interpreting to be undertaken or the technical requirements for the event to run seamlessly. My clients can then leave this side of the project with me whilst I organise interpreters and equipment with my contacts, safe in the knowledge that everything will run smoothly on the day. I find it hugely satisfying to work on a project like this, where I am involved from conception through to successful conclusion. As we speak we are finalising a Japanese <> English interpreting assignment in Tokyo!
My months are rarely quiet and July will be no exception – we have a ten-day hearing at which my team and I will be interpreting. This is an arbitration case relating to a breach of contract. Legal services, both in-person and virtual, are an area in which I have years of experience and I have attended court hearings, interpreted for witness statements and carried out many other interpreting roles for legal proceedings.
July also brings with it a visit to Berlin for an assignment which is always such a brilliant city and a joy to work in! An interesting fact I came across about Berlin – which I suspect might be new information to many readers as it was to me – is that Berlin has more bridges than Venice! Berlin is built around the River Spree and its numerous waterways are interconnected by over 1700 bridges. Next time you’re in Berlin, see how many you cross in a day! (There are a comparatively few 391 bridges in Venice in case you were wondering!)
What do you have planned for July? I’d love to hear about projects you have in the pipeline and business travel.