Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. The survey reveals widespread DEI dissatisfaction amongst event professionals, minority groups, and women. The survey reveals widespread DEI dissatisfaction amongst event professionals, minority groups, and women. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2022

You want to leave the right impression on both your attendees and the people who want to be your resources. More than ever, planners are turning to CVBs and recognizing them as an invaluable resource. We’re seeing the CVB assume greater importance as a go-to resource for planners. “We We were the trusted sources,” Green said. “We

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Read More : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

After almost 20 years of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) education and consulting work, I have gotten plenty wrong. It took me a while, even as a DEI practitioner, to shift my focus to my learning journey and not my collecting habit. – When thinking about DEI initiatives, see if you can complete the same chart.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to engaging, Scheiderer says, “[Destination organizations] can help point you towards resources that can help you in that measurement conversation, and really help you impact the community as a whole, which is their goal, along with the success of your event.” To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Mason continues, “We are not experts in that space, so we are partnering with other organizations in order to provide our meeting planning members with tools and resources to be to be able to address that emerging opportunity.” Meeting Professionals and AI Is AI coming for our jobs?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The rating company EcoVadis annually assesses Impact XM’s labor, human rights, DEI and environmental practices as a guideline for improving performance in all of these areas. Think about waste management and DEI—remember that sustainability isn’t just environmental. Together, you can come up with solutions to decrease it.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

That is why we asked Chase Brunson, CLE, Austin Bar Association sections and events manager, who is serving as director of marketing for Texas Hill Country Chapter and is a member of MPI’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for tips on how to show support in ways big and small. More : DEI Resources for Meeting Planners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Students Receive Education, Resources and Connections. Read More : Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues. “Therefore, we know that diverse workforces aren’t just the right thing to do, but it’s better for business, no matter what industry you’re in.”.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

With the 2024 awards season, ADMEI rolled out three new awards, including a People’s Choice award and two new awards under the achievement category: Best Destination Marketing and Best DEI Initiative, bringing the number of awards to twenty-four.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

To study, Murakami developed a structured study plan for himself, which included utilizing official CMP resources and participating in peer study groups. He also spent time reflecting on his own practical experience and leveraging the industry resources he had access to. Murakami is particularly passionate about DEI.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

Smart Meetings has collected some examples of how corporations can organize to support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the ways in which corporate gift giving can pay it forward and how the event industry can give back to their environments through partnerships with charities and nonprofit organizations. EIC Fights for DEI.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners. You’ll be wasting all your resources.” ” DEI & Sustainability. “In-person events are resource-intensive. ” Extended experiences.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Madison Butler, founder of HR and DEI consultancy Blue Haired Unicorn, presents “Inclusion Before Diversity: An Empathy Workshop” at PCMA Educon 2022. Butler launched two resource directories listing Black speakers and executives.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Whether the goal is diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), accessibility, educational resources or all of the above, advocates from different facets of the events world continue to strive for progress. Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

The link for details on what accessibility resources are available at historical sites, sports and recreation centers is now available at the top right of the home page through an easily identified wheelchair icon. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have always been at the forefront of his mind as a Latino man in leadership positions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Select a platform that is intuitive, easy to access and with readily available resources,” she said. Support: What resources are available? Cost: How much is each line item?

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The reasons for the resignations vary, and include, according to a Harvard Business Review article , career stage, industry, work preference, lack of a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion)-focused approach and burnout. . DEI in the Workplace . Implementing DEI – Leaders Must Take the Lead . Difference: Diversity vs. Inclusion

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2023

Read More : Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings Another new resource, micro-credentials in DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility) and Conscious Inclusion will arm meeting professionals with the tools they need to be more effective.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 21, 2021

If you guessed that the chief human resources officer (CHRO) is responsible for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at the majority of organizations, you are mostly right. At 17 percent of responding organizations, no one is officially responsible for DEI. According to 383 U.S. According to 383 U.S.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 16, 2021

The Disability Equality Index and the Corporate Equality Index are two resources to help answer that question. Caesars Entertainment made the 2021 DEI list for the first time, joining a few other hotel companies and airlines. Caesars Entertainment just announced that it made the 2021 DEI list , with a score of 80 percent.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

DEI Task Force Marks Starting Point for Improvements. The survey reveals widespread DEI dissatisfaction amongst event professionals, minority groups, and women. The survey reveals widespread DEI dissatisfaction amongst event professionals, minority groups, and women. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9.

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Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They spoke about sustainable gifting options, low-carbon menu designs and DEI in their speakers and attendees. Read More: Green Meeting Resource Guide The post The SEPC: Learn to be a Green Planner appeared first on Smart Meetings. The went over the distinction between carbon neutrality and Net Zero.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 15, 2023

Insufficient resources and inconsistent commitment are often behind the lack of an integrated set of people, processes, and technology. DEI is a competitive advantage: Link DEI strategy with business strategy. Organizations are focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but in many cases not making meaningful progress.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

co-chair of the Events Industry Council’s Equity Task Force, led a research effort looking at the DEI experience of meeting professionals. Phase three challenges the task force to come back with a road map, KPIs, and a toolkit that will help associations measure their success” against DEI benchmarks, Dunn says.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Abundant DEI Resources Toronto prides itself in creating an inclusive environment for residents and visitors alike, starting with the city’s venues. For organizers who want to integrate these topics into their event, Toronto has DEI experts eager to share their knowledge through moving keynote speeches.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recent research suggests that when resources become limited, business leaders tend to become risk-averse and prioritize stability over innovation, according to the article. But resource management and workload challenges were mentioned more often this year than financial challenges. This, they said, is a mistake.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

“As we saw during the pandemic, our industry can be resilient, resourceful and collaborative—now we need to take these strengths to tackle [climate change], the biggest challenge facing our planet and our sector.”. Travel Can Drive DEI Progress. “In Read More : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Our responsibility is to give them access to resources to address those disruptions; that is why we are bringing leaders together to think through problems in uncertain times.”. Partnerships and collaboration are key because we have limited resources. Read More : Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The reputation and viability of the meetings industry pivots on our collective ability to make resources and opportunity equally available to people of color. Underrepresented professionals deserve access to the same resources and opportunities so their businesses can blossom, and the industry can thrive. Leadership Buy-In.

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DCI

MARCH 21, 2023

After DCI’s successful roundtable with Questex Travel & Hospitality Group, the challenges to DEI in the meetings industry are clear. While the challenges remain, the solutions emanating from the roundtable offer hope that the meetings industry is committed to advancing DEI efforts.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Madison Butler, founder of HR and DEI consultancy Blue Haired Unicorn, wrote a LinkedIn post that became a directory of Black speakers, the Black Speakers Collection website. She announced that she had made the list “a permanent resource for those looking for badass speakers,” adding, “I hope you’ll add your info!”.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Barbara Palmer, Convene ’s deputy editor, explored how The Neu Project aims to provide resources to organize neuroinclusive events, while Jennifer N. Dienst, Convene ’s senior editor, wrote about “the most accessible city in the U.S.,” Mesa, Arizona, which was the first-ever Autism Certified City.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Mason approached diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in a new way for Association Forum, introducing an initiative called Welcoming Environment to the organization. I do that through representation. I do that through uplifting others.”.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2023

As someone who could digitize and convert quickly, I noticed, in 2020, that it was mostly the events industry that wanted to go back, especially folks in roles that didn’t translate or have the resources to re-skill quickly.” As Ariana said, it really is the DEI stuff.” Yeah, it takes a lot of resources.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Our responsibility is to give them access to resources to address those disruptions; that is why we are bringing leaders together to think through problems in uncertain times.”. Partnerships and collaboration are key because we have limited resources. Read More : Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’.

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