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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

In addition, “rehearsals are so important for planners to learn what type of glitches could happen, and how to solve or work around them if they do happen. Nguyen’s final lesson: “Change management is a critical skill for planners, and a big part of that means getting others to understand its full impact.”

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Destination Management Companies ( DMCs ) are at the core of the MICE industry. They develop the bid, hire and manage subcontractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc., manage the finances of the job, provide constant supervision on site, and overall project management. DMC Value.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Calvert and Harris represent a cadre of high-level industry executives who have articulated the importance of Destination Management Companies to the hospitality industry. 1] They are also versed in their local health and safety laws and requirements.

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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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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Overloaded Account and Project Managers. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. Space Conflicts. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. Main Room Gaffes.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Managing the many moving parts in an event can often be stressful and certain components can be neglected or forgotten. In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late. Skimping on Audio.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

Endless Events

WiFi is essentially a modern-day utility, people need WiFi to do manage their day-to-day and lives. . Maybe they are running dress rehearsals and notice that videos are buffering, or the AV company tells them they don’t have adequate speeds to Livestream, they find dead zones and can’t get WiFi in certain rooms and the list goes on.

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