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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. That includes hotel front-desk staff, the communications team in your company and any contractors on-site.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

General Admission or VIP) Early bird registration specials Generating excitement early in the promotional stages but failing to keep the momentum going is a common mistake new event planners make. Early bird registration offers, “last chance” reminders, and other dynamic ticket pricing strategies help boost ticket sales.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Ensure adequate insurance.

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Event Risk Management: How To Plan for the Next Crisis

Bizzaboo

It’s preparing for the unexpected. In that vein, consider purchasing event insurance, and be clear with attendees about your cancellation policies. Communicate Changes As They Happen. If plans change, communication is critical. Prepare action items that you can kick into gear if needed. It’s embracing adaptability.

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How to Safely Return to In-Person and Hybrid Events

Bizzaboo

Event Insurance. It’s also a good idea to purchase event insurance, even if your venue has insurance because there are still many unknowns and you’ll want to be prepared for anything. For example, one person should be in charge of emergency and important communications with your attendees and the rest of your team.

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Tales from Hurricane-Affected New Orleans Meetings

MeetingsNet

While the planning teams for those two events had a rather small window in which to enact contingency plans, the planners of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association’s annual meeting had less than three days to figure out what to do. In the Eye of the Storm. By August 25, the storm had a more certain destination: Louisiana.

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11 Essential Items a Meeting Planner Must Have in an Event Kit

Gavel International

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. So, it makes sense that you should prepare a mobile office of sorts for offsite meetings – for your own use and the use of attendees.

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