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

Smart Meetings

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. This approach will help maintain focus and efficiency in communication.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

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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 is a lot to consider: create what-if scenarios for and rehearse responses to “just in case.”.

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Get to Know ME with Trisha Neff

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It was the first time I had traveled alone and had to rely on myself for everything, including communicating solely in Chinese! When you have to get in front of people to speak, are there any things you definitely do to prepare? So, for a choral performance or public speaking, for me, preparation is key.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

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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. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Neglecting to test your technology Any event that includes digital presentations, sound, or lighting cues should be rehearsed prior to the big day. Whether hosting a live, virtual, or hybrid event, rehearsing is an important part of the planning process, especially when digital technology or media are involved.

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Everything You Need To Know About Planning A Successful Corporate Event

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Effectively communicate your goals and values Effectively communicate your goals and values What is a corporate event planning template and how can they use one? Prepare a preliminary budget based on historic costings and supplier quotes. Prepare and print event collateral. Rehearse speakers if required.

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Virtual Event and Webinar Speaker Management and Prep: 7 Tips For Building Better Relationships

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Once you’ve secured your speakers, you must prepare them for the event to ensure everything runs smoothly and that they feel comfortable throughout the process. Of course, well-prepared speakers are better than those who jump in blindly. In a moment, you will receive two links — one for your tech rehearsal and one for the live event.