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Five ways explicit communication improves meetings

Conferences that Work

But often, explicit communication — saying or writing what’s needed to guide or influence desired behavior — improves matters over staying silent or beating around the bush. Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. None of these events can come together without constant communication. “We We have had incredible speakers from U.S.

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Maximizing Your Event’s Online Reach: How to Create a Successful Event Website

Traveler's Q

An event website serves as a centralized location for all information related to the event, from event details and registration to agenda and speaker bios. An event website serves as a centralized platform for the promotion, registration, and communication of all event-related information to the attendees.

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Event Case Theory: MGMA’s Leaders Conference

Smart Meetings

When you walk into this room, there won’t be a speaker delivering their wisdom,” he says. The conversation will be led by someone, but their role is simply to facilitate conversation, posing questions to foster more communication.

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Balancing Environmental and Social Issues with Meeting Planning

Gavel International

The good news is that by using a little ingenuity and creativity, you can address these issues while planning a meeting that engages, inspires, and educates attendees. This practice is not a big leap for most companies, as the vast majority of them already communicate digitally. Here, get strategies for pulling it off like a pro.

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The Ultimate Sustainable Event Management and Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

Here’s your checklist: ☐ Ensure the vendors you work with use sustainable sourcing and delivery practices. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g., ☐ Communicate your sustainability efforts to attendees before and during the event. .