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…
While debates at work or at home can devolve into unproductive arguments, when they are guided in a positive direction during meetings, they can prove highly beneficial. Differing perspectives, opinions and ideas can either derail a discussion or serve as fuel to propel it toward a positive outcome. The caveat is most meetings are void of any debate whatsoever. [...]
While making your employee recognition program a priority may seem unrealistic given your already endless priority list, doing so delivers a host of very attractive benefits: Top-tier recognition programs allow organizations to see their ROI firsthand during the process of recognizing excellent work. Best-in-class companies are 21% more likely to view recognition as extremely valuable for driving employee performance.1 Best-in-class [...]
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.
If the presenters and panelists at your meetings do not tell stories, the meetings will fail. We are not talking about recounting what you did last night or sharing how your Aunt Ida makes the best pumpkin pie on earth. Rather, we are referring to vivid, compelling stories that relate to the topic at hand. Notice that we said stories [...]
Meetings are largely perceived as boring, lengthy and largely unproductive but it does not have to be this way. Asking the right types of questions can prove extremely useful for obtaining insight, encouraging introspection and making decisions that progress a project, department or the entire organization forward. Before you begin to think about the specific questions, make sure they are [...]
“Wellness” has been a buzz word in the corporate world for many years – close to two decades now. It is thrown around during the hiring process, company-wide meetings and posted on social media. Unfortunately, too many companies fall to properly implement a wellness program. Offsite meetings, conferences and other events are no exception. The irony is significant. Carving out [...]
Pictures are an essential tool for telling the story of your events, making them look like a home run and giving your target audience a reason to attend the next one. This makes hiring the right photographer critical. As with any professional relationship, both parties must treat one another with courtesy and respect. The photographer must be able to take [...]
Does recognizing your employees for their hard work and showing appreciation really have impact? Consider these statistics: Happy employees improve business productivity by 31%.1 70% of employees indicate that motivation and morale would improve “massively” if managers said thank you more often.1 While 71% of highly engaged organizations recognize employees for a job well done.1 Productivity is higher, turnover [...]
When executed well, meetings are anything but mundane. Their purpose – to unite individuals and create a shared perspective – makes a major impact on organization in several ways. A team with visions that align are better equipped to make clear decisions, complete projects on time and under budget, and make steady progress. While meetings are the vehicle that [...]
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: 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:
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 [...]
This is the second post in a two part series on more productive corporate meetings. You can read part one by clicking here. Everyone wants to make meetings shorter, more productive and more effective. There’s also a big difference between a good meeting, and a bad one. The best meetings are those where participants leave feeling that something was [...]
This is the first post in a two part series on more productive corporate meetings. Even in our fast-paced digital age nothing beats face-to-face collaboration and problem-solving. This is one of the top reasons why the majority of executives believe that networking, new business opportunities, workforce engagement, training, and staying up-to-date on industry trends are best achieved face-to-face.1 In [...]
Often 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! For easy reference, we have compiled a list of common mistakes along with tips for how to prevent them. Misunderstanding the Overall Goals Although planning is partially dependent on seizing opportunities, don’t [...]
Many 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. It’s far more than selecting the right venue and juggling the needs of stakeholders. In fact, it makes balancing budgets with priorities; vendor negotiations; contract review; and so much [...]
Every meeting planner knows the situation – you come to the attrition clause in your contract and a flurry of questions race through your mind. Will you really be able to meet your room minimum? Should you accept the hotel’s timeframe and rate or should you ask for more? If so, how much? Since every hotel seems to handle [...]
Today’s meeting planner is presented with a problem. Due to recent hotel mergers, airline consolidations, and other general price increases, costs are higher than ever and negotiations are not as easy as they once were. For example, hotel contract negotiations are an overwhelming 63% more challenging due to these recent changes.1 Likewise, group air rates are predicted to rise [...]
As food allergies and specialized diets become more common, accommodating a group’s widespread needs is an increasingly difficult challenge. How can you satisfy the various food sensitivities and dietary preferences and keep costs to a minimum? Here are 7 tips for staying within your budget while still keeping your guests safe and happy. 1. Be Proactive It is safe to [...]
Reading Time: 3 minutesA striking 73% of executives state meetings have a significant impact on employee performance and 80% say meetings are extremely important. However, in order for your meeting to pay off, it requires more than simply maintaining the status quo. Offsite meetings can have a big impact on helping you achieve objectives that are critical to your organization. Learn how...
Reading Time: 4 minutesCorporate meetings are a great way to strengthen and unite your company while boosting morale and educating your attendees. Here are seven practical ways to make your corporate meeting a memorable one.