Reading Time: 3 minutesSociety is growing more aware of our impact on the environment. Choosing to use gifts for attendees made with recyclable materials helps create a more sustainable environment. Learn how here:
Reading Time: 6 minutesCommunication issues are often at the heart of all business challenges. Before the next one strikes, learn how the right tools and habits can keep your organization on track for success.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter a year in which virtual meetings took center stage, in-person meetings are regaining their rightful place as number one. How can your business execute onsite meetings successfully? Get answers from seasoned industry experts here:
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe CDC reports that over 140 million COVID-19 vaccination cards have been distributed and will likely contribute to the predicted sharp drop in cases by July 2021. Here are some tips on to keep vaccination cards safe, secure, and protected, plus a couple of bonuses for meeting planners returning to in-person events:
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile people are becoming familiar with hybrid events, in-person events are projected to return soon. Gaining the confidence of potential and registered attendees is imperative. Learn strategies to ensure success:
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are many considerations that meeting planners must consider to achieve the desired results from a hybrid event. Get game-changing tips for planning success here.
Reading Time: 6 minutesHybrid events are in high demand but far more complex than tacking on a virtual element to an in-person activity. Learn the challenges, how to overcome them as well as the mighty benefits of hybrid events.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen many attendees are at home rather than in-person, distractions and a lack of accountability are a recipe for disaster regarding engagement. Fortunately, there are strategies to hold their attention during virtual meetings.
Reading Time: 3 minutesLeave nothing to chance when it comes to virtual events. Organizations will significantly improve their chances of hosting a successful virtual event when they follow these tips for rehearsals…
Reading Time: 3 minutesA sensational speaker or entertainer can elevate events and meetings. That said, selecting the best one for virtual events can be far more complicated than in-person events. Find out how to identify the right presenter for your virtual event...
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you are a meeting planner, you have no doubt stumbled upon your fair share of creativity blocks when it comes to thinking of fresh new ideas for meetings. However, there are many inspirational sources online. Learn about some of the best…
Reading Time: 3 minutesCould debates during meetings be good for business? They are when handled correctly. Find out why rigorous discussions may be the best thing to happen to your business and get tips on how to manage civil disagreements….
Reading Time: 4 minutesEffective employee recognition programs offer many benefits including engaged employees, reinforcement of company values and peer-to-peer praise. However, developing successful programs can be challenging. Fortunately, we are sharing six strategies for designing successful employee recognition programs
Reading Time: 3 minutesAdopting environmentally friendly practices and standards for your meetings has become critical. Environmental awareness is reaching an all-time high. Going green does not have to be difficult or expensive. In fact, in most cases, it is cost effective! Make the process easy by following our tips for making your meetings green.
Reading Time: 3 minutesYour meetings will fail if presenters do not tell stories. Merely presenting dry, flat data in the form of bullet point laden PowerPoint slides will bore many attendees. Smart storytelling, on the other hand, will help you pull off memorable meetings that truly educate attendees. Get insight on how to tell stories that will make meetings meaningful, memorable and productive.
Reading Time: 2 minutesImprove attendee engagement in meetings and get the insights you need by asking smart open-ended questions. Learn about the best questions to ask and position your meetings for successful outcomes.
Reading Time: 4 minutesDespite how important wellness has become to many people, few organizations successfully incorporate wellness practices into their events. Get ideas about how to carry off activities that at your meetings that promote and support attendees’ wellness.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDeveloping a positive, productive working relationship with event photographers is essential for getting the pictures you want. Learn how to strike the delicate balance to ensure you are giving them enough information without micromanaging them.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to 70% of employees, their motivation would improve significantly if their managers thanked them more often. Yet many organizations are not investing in employee appreciation. Get five surefire tips to fix employee recognition issues in your organization…
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite the critical role meetings play in an organization’s success, too many leaders fail to master them. Learn about the types of meetings that are most important to hold and get tips for leading them well.
Reading Time: 3 minutes85% of corporate executives believe in-person meetings are more effective than virtual meetings. Learn why leading organizations consider face-to-face and offsite meetings so valuable.
Reading Time: 3 minutesActive shooters have become a very real threat in public places. Event venues are no exception. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to plan ahead and protect your employees and attendees at your organization’s events should a shooting crisis occur. Follow our handy guide and consult a security expert to keep your team and attendees safe.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOffsite corporate retreats are an opportunity for leaders to connect with each other to discuss, engage and strategize while having a bit of fun in the process. Here are ten tips to ensure that your next corporate retreat is productive and engaging:
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the healthcare industry, meetings are a vital way of sharing the latest information. However, feedback indicates that participants want and expect more. Here are 7 tips for more effective and enjoyable healthcare meetings.
Reading Time: 4 minutesExecutives love productive meetings, especially when they lead to better outcomes. This is the second part of a two part series on 18 strategies to delivery high ROI meetings and events. Read more here:
Reading Time: 5 minutes97% of executives indicate that in-person meetings deliver high ROI. Here are the first nine of 18 total strategies that will lead to to more productive corporate meetings and events, better results, and delighted executives.
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe key to fixing ineffective meetings is stopping them before they even start, which means identifying the root causes and solving them. Here are 10 common issues and solutions for them...
Reading Time: 4 minutesOften the biggest disasters come from mistakes that could have been easily avoided with proper planning. Don’t let this be the case for you and your meeting! Here are 9 common mistakes along with tips for how to prevent them...
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany companies depend on staff to fill multiple roles, and if your role means multi-tasking corporate meeting planning along with other duties it can be a stressful and daunting job. Here are nine essential tips to make the part-time meeting planner job easier (and more productive):
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe often-overlooked attrition clause can easily devastate your budget. It is natural, therefore, to feel some stress when negotiating your event’s attrition rates. Here are some tips to minimize the impact of attrition on your event's budget...