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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

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

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Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. 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. Embracing technology can also significantly enhance traffic management.

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How to Meet Authentically in Northern California

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Topics covered included the importance of dedicated mental wellness prioritization, communicating responsibly and treating people the way they respond best. Monterey is where Steve Jobs brought his team as they prepared to launch The first Macintosh in 1984. Practice Responsible Communication Communication can be confusing.

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Off-the-Grid Incentives in Paradise

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Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. With nature always a focus of Costa Rica, groups can visit the Science and Nature Center. There should be no other choice!”

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

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A team cannot hope to mitigate any risks—be they, but not limited to security, health and safety, natural disasters, or technology and infrastructure—without first identifying them. Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants. What are the risks?

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. Also working in MPI’s favor was a modern ballroom at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort that sported a 120-foot LED video wall.

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Preparing Future Leaders to Be Successful

Gavel International

” ~ Vince Lombardi Legendary Sports Coach Some believe that true leadership comes naturally. 14 ), and 75% of them agree that future leadership styles will be driven by technology. ( They are made by hard effort, which is the price which all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” Conclusion?