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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts).

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Inside WorldatWork’s Speaker Coaching Program

Convene by PCMA

When Courtney Mesmer, CMP, DES, CES, became vice president, events, at the human resources organization WorldatWork®Total Rewards Association two years ago, her primary assignment was to modernize the organization’s annual meeting. Even if you’re a senior speaker, there are new things you can learn,” Mesmer said.

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Considerations for Deciding When to Return to Live Events

ITA Group

Many of us in the event industry have been diligently working and using this past year to develop scenarios and contingency plans for what those first events might look like—how testing will be handled, what new safety protocols need to be followed, and the best ways to communicate this information have been thought through in detail.

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How to Have a Difficult Conversation as a Leader and Achieve a Successful Outcome

Gavel International

A lack of trust is merely a symptom of a toxic and unproductive environment with causes rooted in the following: Poor Communication – a leader who is unable to communicate effectively or who is unable to ensure people are heard and valued creates a frustrating, chaotic, and confusing workplace.

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Top 12 Event Planning Certifications You Need To Propel Your Career

Bizzaboo

How To Become CPCE Certified The exam structure is comprehensive and consists of 175 multiple-choice questions, covering domains ranging from accounting to beverage management and marketing to human resources. Be a good communicator. Event planners need to be excellent communicators. Learn more: CPCE 4.

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The Top 12 Event Planning Certifications

Bizzaboo

How To Become CPCE Certified: The structure of the exam is comprehensive and consists of 175 multiple choice questions, covering domains ranging from accounting to beverage management, and marketing to human resources. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. GTP: Global Travel Professional. What Is The GTP Certification?

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Vacation Rental Management Company: Business Model and Growth Strategies Overview

AltexSoft Travel

Communication with guests – customer service is often a decisive factor when choosing a place to stay, so vacation rental managers have to respond to queries and be in touch with guests throughout all the booking process stages. Intangible resources include patents, licenses, research materials, and other intellectual assets.