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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Rehearse it so it feels real rather than just words on a piece of paper.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. They develop the bid, hire and manage subcontractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc., Proposal Process.

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

ADMEI

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. They develop the bid, hire and manage the sub-contractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc.,

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Sunshine After Flames: Napa and Sonoma Stand Strong One Year After Massive Fires

Smart Meetings

According to Visit Santa Rosa, both properties remain in the midst of insurance negotiations, so it is yet to be determined if they will rebuild. Meeting organizers are responsible for keeping attendees safe, so an emergency contingency plan needs to be well thought out and rehearsed. In the Words Of A Planner. Las Alcobas.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Build a show agenda. You can always modify it as planning moves forward. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g.,

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Build a show agenda. You can always modify it as planning moves forward. ☐ Determine your technology needs (e.g.,