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: 5 minutesMany pharmaceutical companies are finding it difficult to adapt to the ever-increasing security demands while still keeping meetings relevant and interesting. Here are a few tips to help keep your meetings safe, secure and engaging for your attendees.
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: 6 minutesCompanies looking to innovate, lead industry trends, and break into new markets are turning their attention towards corporate meetings. In fact, between 1-4% of annual revenue is spent on meetings and related expenditures. Discover the huge value that outsourcing meeting planning can bring to your organization. Learn more here...
Reading Time: 4 minutesFrom launching a new product to connecting with key stakeholders, corporate meetings tackle a myriad of important tasks. How can you achieve your goals in a way that is exciting and new? Here are some creative ideas for meetings that are both fun and effective.
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...
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs food allergies and specialized diets become more common, accommodating a group’s widespread needs is an increasingly difficult challenge for meeting and event planners. How can you satisfy the various food sensitivities and dietary preferences and keep costs to a minimum? Here are 7 tips...
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery business has a certain range of expertise, capacity and capability. When its needs exceed any of these, it’s time to outsource to an outside agency. If you’re on the fence about whether your company should consider outsourcing your meeting planning consider these three critical questions...
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.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen orchestrating an incentive program or corporate meeting abroad, developing a crisis plan should be at the top of your list. Here’s a useful reference to aid in creating your crisis plan.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhether you are planning a corporate meeting or incentive travel for a group, help your travelers prepare by providing them with a checklist. This will reduce stress and ensure there are no last minute obstacles that prevent travel. Learn more here:
Reading Time: 4 minutesWill technology interfere with your next corporate meeting? Before you allow gadgets and gizmos at your next big meeting, consider these factors...
Reading Time: 3 minutesTechnology can be a great addition to your corporate event, but do you have a crisis plan should there be a power, Wi-Fi or phone outage? Here are a few tips to keep your meeting ontrack even if technology disconnects...
Reading Time: 9 minutesA shocking 70% of meeting planners fail to prepare a written emergency response plan. This is not only a huge risk to your company, it is also failing your to protect attendees who trust that your organization is prepared should an emergency arise. Here are some guidelines to consider...
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen it comes to group travel every meeting planner has one goal: get everyone to the destination safely and with minimal obstacles along the way. One of the biggest challenges can be airport security. Here are some tips to help avoid a disastrous experience by considering more than just airport basics.
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany companies think that in-house travel and event planning can cut costs. However, this can cause problems if the planner is inexperienced or ignorant of attendees’ needs. Here are some real-world situations and how to avoid them.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile venue issues can't always be anticipated, careful planning along with a carefully crafted contract, can help prevent a venue crisis. What's your venue crisis plan?
Reading Time: 5 minutesExecutive meetings can pose dangers to health and security, especially when traveling outside of the United States. Here are some considerations to ensure a safe and secure meeting...
Reading Time: 3 minutesMusic is a universal language and can set the mood, tell a story, or inspire. When used within a group context such as at a meeting or event, it's important to know how licensing applies to use. Are you protected?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAre you looking for some inspiration to use transportation as part of the business group travel experience? Here are several ideas that do more than just take participants from point A to point B.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFew things drain employee morale like a meeting that is too long and isn’t productive. Get these seven tips for faster and more productive meetings.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGroup travel can build teamwork, boost morale and accomplish business goals at the same time. Here are a few ways group travel can be used in organizations large and small alike...
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow do you pull off an excellent, efficient corporate retreat? This ultimate guide provides seven necessary essentials to ensure team-building success.