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How Mindful, Thoughtful Communication Sets Your Organization Up for Success

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Leadership within a company is similar to the nervous system in the human body when it comes to communication. Much like the nervous system, leaders are at the helm of communication efforts. It is no less serious when communication breaks down in an organization. The outcome would be devastating.

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HBR Report: Company Meetings Critical for Supporting Remote Workforces

MeetingsNet

Those managers saw this firsthand during the Covid pandemic: Fifty-three percent say their firms had collaboration challenges because of the lack of in-person internal meetings between 2020 and 2022, while 52 percent experienced decreased employee engagement and 49 percent faced communication challenges.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

It should be really obvious that we aren’t just order takers,” she said, putting the enhanced role of the corporate meeting professional in perspective. “We Vicki Lester, head of intermediary marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, echoed the importance of frank communication. Tell a Story.

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Top Business Travel Trends Coming in 2024

Smart Meetings

Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand. How do they navigate timely coordination and clear communication across different time zones? How do they ensure cybersecurity?

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5 Steps to Better Cross-Cultural Negotiation

MeetingsNet

Global experts share advice for effective communications. Understanding cross-cultural norms and behaviors improves communication at the contracting table. What's your negotiating style—truth before diplomacy or diplomacy before truth? read more.

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The Top US and Canadian Event Management Agencies for 2024

Bizzaboo

Agency Location Description 160over90 New York, NY 160over90, an award-winning cultural marketing agency within the Endeavor network, boasts 800+ thinkers, doers, and makers globally. With a passionate and entrepreneurial culture, the agency boasts a diverse skill set. Communications. Want to see your event agency in this list?

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Balancing Environmental and Social Issues with Meeting Planning

Gavel International

Keep all your marketing efforts for the meeting digital. This practice is not a big leap for most companies, as the vast majority of them already communicate digitally. Do away with any mailings you might have sent in the past and replace them with digital forms of communication. It will also enrich the experience for attendees.

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