Communications, Meeting and Preparation

How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. Prepare for a Career in Event Planning By Mastering These Soft Skills. EDA (Event Data Analysis) by MPI (Meeting Professionals International).

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Is Your Meeting Storm Ready?

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Come Prepared. Come prepared to learn. During the show, new tracks including Creativity in communication; Diversity? IMEX is the perfect opportunity to bump elbows with fellow meeting professionals after hours, out and about. Scout future meeting space at Mandalay Bay and the new CAESARS FORUM.

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How to Meet Authentically in Northern California

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Where your group meets matters, but so does the framing for the discussions that will happen in and out of the ballroom. Topics covered included the importance of dedicated mental wellness prioritization, communicating responsibly and treating people the way they respond best. It is the greatest meeting of land and sea.”

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Four Things Venues Need from Meeting Planners to Ensure Your Event Goes Smoothly

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. 2 destination for meetings in North America, and one can imagine our event spaces and hotel services at JW Marriott Nashville see great demand being that we are in the heart of the happenings.

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When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Adding AI to Your Next Meeting

Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners. With the use of AI, Dubber captures key moments and insights within an online meeting space.

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Five ways explicit communication improves meetings

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

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. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social!

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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Read More : The Overlooked RFP Asks That Could Save The Planet Effective event planning is built on the pillars of clear leadership, efficient communication, budget awareness, timely initiation of plans, and strict adherence to deadlines. It’s essential to appoint a designated leader who can make executive decisions.

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The mechanics of explicit communication at meetings

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Last week I shared five ways explicit communication improves meetings. So here’s a guide to explicit communication mechanics that increase the likelihood that people receive and act on your messages. Explicit communication mechanics summary. Choose the best time(s) to communicate. Here are some examples.

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10 Tips to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication in Virtual Meetings

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Brought to you by: At the start of the pandemic, businesses across the globe were forced to move all in-person meetings and events online. This transition was so abrupt that many organizations did so without understanding, acknowledging, or discussing the ins and outs of virtual meeting etiquette with their teams. Yes, etiquette.

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Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! last week, “How to Nurture the Next Generation of Meeting Professionals.”.

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Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. The most common risk in the meetings industry is cancellations. The post Preparation is the Key to Risk Management appeared first on Smart Meetings. Legal Risks.

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The Importance Of Feedback & Follow-Up Meeting After Events

Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Language Interpretation Is the Next Wave in Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Desireé Dolecki, CMP

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” To manage the team communication necessary to execute a great event, Dolecki develops a staff playbook.

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No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You If this crucial step is put off, things can quickly go awry when details change. Leverage Your Partner From initial planning through event day, communication is critical. More time for traffic control planning means fewer last-minute concerns.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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Strategies to Become a Better Communicator

Gavel International

APRIL 12, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Excellent verbal communication is a key characteristic of a good leader and a core leadership function. Effective leadership and communication are like a glove in a hand. Effective communication is an essential skill for achieving success in all areas of life, whether personal or professional.

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Together, We Can Do Hard Things

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. We’re inspired by social organizations rallying communities through events that spread messages for a better future.

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Risk360: Communications Policy

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

An effective communication plan can help spread information during an emergency, or even shut down an incident before it becomes a crisis, for example, by monitoring social media it is sometimes possible to resolve a situation with a disgruntled attendee before an issue goes viral. For meetings outside the U.S.,

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

Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. 29 to Oct 1.

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Ask These Questions To Ensure Your Event Destination is Prepared

Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? As event planners, it is imperative that you gather all of the details around this requirement so that you can communicate the right information to your attendees. Many destinations are eager to welcome meetings and incentives back!

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What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It

Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

To be fallible and prepared means that I don’t have to react defensively and can respond in the present moment from a place of connection and responsibility (at least some of the time—I still struggle with this, of course). More : DEI Resources for Meeting Planners. Helpful Questions.

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10 Ways to Make Meetings and Events Neuro-Inclusive

MeetingsNet

APRIL 14, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, the perfect time for meeting professionals to commit to learning more about how a few simple changes can improve the meeting experience for neurodiverse attendees. Unpredictability and change are difficult, but understanding expectations in advance can help people prepare. Provide meal options.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

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. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Over 80 students fill positions in marketing, communications, PR, legal, finance, administration, content, brands and so on and work on this event almost full time and voluntarily, for which they receive study credits. This role plays a vital part in coordinating communication among all teams. I travelled to St.

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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As if the job of meeting professional weren’t difficult enough, many have had to take on the role of Chief Difficult Conversation Starter. In fact, if approached with thoughtfulness and preparation, those interactions could lead to the meeting professionals taking a rightful place as strategic advisors. By the Numbers.

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Smart Moves in Seattle, Los Angeles and More

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. She earlier worked at Visit Seattle and WE Communications. He currently serves on AMCI’s Annual Meeting Committee.

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Preparing Future Leaders to Be Successful

Gavel International

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

People follow these leaders because they are honest, intelligent, self-confident, charismatic, inspiring, great communicators, influential, able to resolve conflict, empathetic, accountable, open-minded, respectful, helpful, organized, timely, set clear goals, etc.

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Four Crucial Questions To Ask When Developing an Effective Contingency Plan for Events

Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Read More : When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event A sporting event being held in a high occupancy stadium will have more dynamic risks than a conference due to the size of the venue and activities taking place. Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

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. You have to be aware of what people are hearing and communicate accordingly,” she said.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? If your event date needs to be pushed back, or your event needs to be canceled entirely, there are even more factors at play, from minimizing financial losses to communicating with attendees. Is another expected?

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Ask Yourself These Questions Before Your Virtual Event Meeting

Endless Events

APRIL 17, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Ask Yourself: 45 Questions To Ask Before Meeting With A Virtual Event Production Company. Ask yourself these questions before your virtual event meeting! (13-minute Knowing the answers to these questions will help prepare you to have a more successful meeting! ? 13-minute read).

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Cynthia MacDonald, CMP

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Cynthia MacDonald, CMP After executing a great event, you can find Cynthia MacDonald, CMP, recharging on the beach before setting out to plan her next meeting and event experience. To plan a smooth event and keep everyone aligned, she views communication as essential. She grew up planning spectacular parties for her family and friends.

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The four meeting professionals you meet in heaven

Conferences that Work

MARCH 29, 2021

The essential characteristics of meeting professionals. If there is a heaven on earth in the event industry, there are four essential characteristics of successful meeting professionals you’ll meet there. Every successful meeting involves thinking about, planning for and executing countless details. Details matter.

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Tips on Catering to All Types of Event Attendees

Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

Some are eager to get back to in-person meetings, while others are hesitant to be around others again. Those tips are organized below to give you the edge while planning your next meeting. Include multiple methods of communication between attendees, speakers and organizers. In-person Events. Virtual Events.

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Mitigating the Risks of Returning to In-Person Meetings

Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events. Following are key risk mitigation strategies gleaned from Rivers’ Meetings Today article to consider for a successful return to your programs and events.

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Meeting Planner Tips for Boosting Audience Engagement, Faster Check-ins and More

Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

Every meeting planner we know is a great juggler. So we have compiled our favorite meeting planner tips and few tricks to help you manage your time by using some classic event management shortcuts. Meeting Destinations Are Not What They Used to Be. Is there an intersection between the realm of public works and meetings?

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Smart Moves in Huntington Beach, West Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In her efforts to support innovation in the customer’s journey, she will provide strategic guidance to the company’s brand, customer insights, product marketing, communications and industry relations functions. Georgina Flores Georgina Flores, Encore Encore has appointed Flores to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

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Whirlwind Planning for Post-Hurricane Meeting in SW Florida

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Talk about being in a bind: When your 370-person educational and networking meeting for customers is set to happen in an area where a major hurricane raged just 20 days before, there’s simply no way to know if you’ve chosen the right way to proceed—until the meeting dates arrive. With the opening reception scheduled for 6 p.m.,

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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

With this experience, he is well-prepared to successfully lead the reopening of British Colonial. He will lead all advertising, promotions, marketing, market intelligence, digital, communications and social media efforts for the organization. In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. Pete/Clearwater.

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How to Execute Events on a Reduced Team

Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2022

Cross-training is preparation so people have other skill sets and can help in more than one area.” Cross-training sometimes means you include people that don’t have to do anything for a particular event or meeting. If you have someone that isn’t impacted by the meeting, they don’t hold back.”

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Is Your Meeting Storm Ready?

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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist

How to Meet Authentically in Northern California

Four Things Venues Need from Meeting Planners to Ensure Your Event Goes Smoothly

When Mother Nature Is an Unwanted Attendee at Your Meeting or Event

Adding AI to Your Next Meeting

Five ways explicit communication improves meetings

Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

The mechanics of explicit communication at meetings

10 Tips to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication in Virtual Meetings

Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Preparation is the Key to Risk Management

The Importance Of Feedback & Follow-Up Meeting After Events

Language Interpretation Is the Next Wave in Virtual Meetings

CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Desireé Dolecki, CMP

No More Detours: How Traffic Management Keeps Your Special Event on Schedule

CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Strategies to Become a Better Communicator

Together, We Can Do Hard Things

Risk360: Communications Policy

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

Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Ask These Questions To Ensure Your Event Destination is Prepared

What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It

10 Ways to Make Meetings and Events Neuro-Inclusive

Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

START Summit injects innovation into Europe’s startup conference scene

Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Moves in Seattle, Los Angeles and More

Preparing Future Leaders to Be Successful

Four Crucial Questions To Ask When Developing an Effective Contingency Plan for Events

How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

Ask Yourself These Questions Before Your Virtual Event Meeting

CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Cynthia MacDonald, CMP

The four meeting professionals you meet in heaven

Tips on Catering to All Types of Event Attendees

Mitigating the Risks of Returning to In-Person Meetings

Meeting Planner Tips for Boosting Audience Engagement, Faster Check-ins and More

Smart Moves in Huntington Beach, West Hollywood and More

Whirlwind Planning for Post-Hurricane Meeting in SW Florida

Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

How to Execute Events on a Reduced Team

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