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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

Smart Meetings

These include: Event type: Low energy events like business conferences or seminars aren’t likely to create risk. Train for the Worst Case. Their training should be reinforced over multiple sessions, including webinars, lectures and tabletop simulations. What kinds of training do staff undergo? When was it last completed?

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Heike Mahmoud, CMP

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Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. We deal with change, organization, contacting our customers, learning, training and much more on a daily basis,” she says.

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Discover 10 Event Invitation Examples That Earn RSVPs

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Set a deadline for registration: This will help you—the event planner—get an accurate headcount, so you can prepare the logistics. Set a deadline for registration: A deadline will help you as an organizer get a headcount, so you can prepare accordingly. Clearly, give them a reason to attend the trade show.

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15 Community Event Ideas That Bring People Together

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Host open forums, lectures, classes, seminars, and other events to educate community members about local history, marginalized groups, various cultures, and the importance of acceptance and diversity in community building. . Offer skill development and community training events. Orchestrate community gardening days.

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How To Leverage Your Virtual Corporate Events For Greater Results

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Online training/education event. This type of event can come in many different forms and for different purposes: traditional classes, workshops, certificate training, new employees onboarding, and so on, but the bottom line is that these events are focused on learning. Online trade shows and exhibitions. Virtual escape room.

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19 Austin Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love

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The city is also a central transportation hub, with airports, train stations, and bus stops all within easy reach. The Crenshaw Room, with its large windows and gorgeous nature views, is perfect for staff retreats, training seminars, and general corporate meetings. Looking to host something a little more business-oriented?

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Everything You Need to Know About Working with an Event Staffing Agency

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In addition to making sure they understand and perform their duties, you’ll also need to check that they are all on time, in uniform, and prepared. Event staff training requires a large amount of dedicated time and personnel. Also, if you’ve never trained staff before you might find yourself with a bit of a learning curve.

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