There is a difference between being a manager and being a leader. Managers begrudgingly carry out the duties of their job, either doing the minimum or trying to micromanage their employees into a corner. Leaders, on the other hand, put the needs of their team and the company first, always working for the good of both. Despite the importance of [...]
Within the healthcare industry, meetings are a vital way of sharing the latest medical findings. In fact, a striking 87% of healthcare professionals use meetings to acquire new medical information.1 Sadly, the majority of participants feel these meetings leave something to be desired. A recent survey found that 39% of physicians report having negative experiences at their meetings.2 This [...]
Every day somewhere between 36-56 million meetings take place in the US alone.1 Regardless of whether those meetings are small inter-office gatherings or large-scale corporate events, every meeting is meant to accomplish something. It’s only common sense that unproductive meetings are bad for business, but just how much do unproductive meetings really cost? The Real Impact of Poor Planning [...]
Cape Town’s coastal location has made it a cultural crossroads for centuries, and the culinary variety here testifies to this fact. International influences combine with local ingredients for a plethora of options that do not disappoint. For the first-time visitor, here are ten of the best foods and drinks to try during your stay. Gatsby at Wembley Roadhouse We can’t [...]
There are a number of differences between strong incentive programs and weak ones, but the most significant one is the long-term effects. A poor incentive program (typically cash incentives) will have a negligible effect on participants’ behavior, if there’s any effect at all. A successful program (such as non-cash programs like travel), however, creates lasting change. It’s not just [...]
Mistakes can be costly especially if you’re planning a travel incentive program in-house. Ultimately oversights can cost your business time and money. Consider the ten most common travel incentive program mistakes: Ambiguous Goals You can’t hit a target that you can’t see. If the goal of your program is to simply “increase sales” or “gain more new customers” it [...]
The best meeting planners understand that forging—and maintaining—business relationships is critical to their success. Whether these things come naturally to you or not, the following ten habits are worth striving for and will benefit any planning efforts. Timeliness Tardiness looks bad, plain and simple. Whether it’s responding to emails promptly, showing up at a venue on time, or meeting [...]
One of the greatest disasters a meeting or destination planner can experience is finding out, at short notice, that the chosen venue is no longer suitable. It’s not uncommon for venues, whether hotels or event centers, to perform renovations, maintenance, etc. They generally have some idea of when the renovations will begin, roughly how long it’ll take, etc., but [...]
Everybody wants to be a winner. When it comes to creating incentive programs, one of the first steps is determining who is eligible for the incentive award. This may sound easy, but there are a lot of variables involved. There’s more than just the question of eligibility—you need to determine who can participate before you can figure out who [...]
Safety should always be a primary consideration when putting together an executive meeting. There are plenty of potential dangers to health and security, and these possibilities should be considered when planning travel, especially out of the United States. To help you with this task, here is a list of important considerations for ensuring your meeting is safe and secure. [...]