SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

What to watch For Contracts don’t sound exciting. But if you look at them another way, event contracts are a dynamic landscape that can either serve as a solid foundation for your event, or a swampy marsh full of lurking danger! The post 2024 Contracts Playbook appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

This is why risk management is crucial for event planners. CRAFTING A PLAN Risk planning sessions should always occur in the early stages of planning, with new ideas and insights added as the event draws near. THE RISK FACTORS TO CONSIDER Risk management involves a lot of aspects.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 25, 2021

event contract. Foster, CHME, an attorney with Foster, Jensen & Gulley , for an exclusive Q&A on event contract essentials in the Covid era. Listen to “Event Contract Essentials in the Covid Era” on demand. Meeting professionals today are risk managers. The good news is that vaccines are here. Key Clauses.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. Anyone who has written a contract in the COVID era has learned one thing—patience! How do we navigate this ever-changing environment?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

4, which covered the basics of the event life cycle, from creating the event and RFP templating to contracting and asking suppliers the right questions. EST and will cover the intricacies of the contracting phase to managing a live event. The course’s second part will be held Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mastering the art of Risk Management and Contingency Planning. This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way. Access to event contracts and done-for-you sponsorship packages.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

“Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? Or is it location based, and a mutual understanding between venue and planner?” was an early question. While Attorney John S.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Ask your venue contact about existing risk management or emergency procedures already in place.

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Floktu

MARCH 22, 2018

Risk management is an essential aspect of project management and, more specifically, in planning an event. Risk” can be defined as any unwanted event or situation that can lead to the failure of your project or event. Here are some of the risks and reasons why risk management is crucial for each event.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. While your attendees’ safety is paramount, risk management includes ensuring your organization is protected, as well as your guests. CMP, noted during her presentation at MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference, “The legal aspects of crisis management tend to be the motivating part. .

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2018

When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. Cell phone contracts. Cell phone contracts. With cell contracts especially!

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

Patton, Bruce, to be very helpful when it came to negotiating contracts,” shares Maxine Viktor with Prismatic Event Planning and Public Relations. “I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L.,

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 13, 2021

4 Risk Management Questions for Meeting Hosts. As you develop your plan, consider these four difficult questions and how to incorporate your responses in your risk-management planning: Will our preventive measures align with health authority guidelines or will we invest in extra precautions?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Smart contracts can be coded to reflect any data-driven business logic. Transfer of Ownership (Contracts, Titles) Transferring title of a property or negotiating contractual terms for financing, funding and loads is a long and onerous process with multiple intermediaries, include the legal profession. Digitalizing letters of credit.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

But consistent with a risk management plan, it is critical that the government contracting document protect the agency with an inclusive force majeure (“Act of God”) clause. The force majeure clause will alert the other party that under certain circumstances, the government may not be able to fulfill the contract.

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues. Consider risks related to attendance, sponsorship, logistics, and technology and establish contingency plans. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

After weeks spent on Zoom calls and virtual happy hours , attendees will expect more tech-driven options and companies will look for risk management that takes into account serious disruptions. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off. They allow planners to access tips that work in the real world.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. Don’t get overwhelmed.” So, in 2019 let’s commit to following Tyra Hilliard’s advice, “To begin with, do one thing. Then one more.”

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

Since event planners are always tasked with managing a million moving parts, their brains are definitely getting a workout. Tasks such as budgeting, risk management and working with a variety of shareholders can certainly pose productive challenges. Mastering stress management. Maintaining a sharp mind.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Blanca Ferreris, CMP, CMM, works in Woodhaven, New York, as a s enior business events manager at RIMS, Risk Management Society. What I do: I am responsible for contracting more than 75 hotel agreements per year. I manage our exhibitor housing and hospitality processes (more than 31,000 peak room nights).

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. What are some trends you’re seeing in new contract clauses that protect both sides? It’s a new world, and contracts and programs won’t look the same.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Timeline, budget, specific venue, caterer, schedule, speakers, entertainment, risk management, marketing and promotion should be moving along. Production coordination, contracts, logistics, personnel and a detailed site plan are expected to be tweaked to perfection—but we all know that can never be done. Stress level: .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Create a risk management assessment prior to the event, along with a protocol and policy for handling emergency situations. Once the risk management assessment and emergency protocol is set , share it among all members of your team. Miller, CSEP, owner of Unbricked Communications in Topeka, Kansas.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2021

We talk duty of care, we talk about code of conduct, and we talk about some risk management issues,” said Urbanovich, who typically instructs the class while Seasholtz and Majewski moderate the chat and participate in live Q&A at the end of the session.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. Started implementing a strategic meetings management program.• . •

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients. Then, as soon as a drug is licensed pharmaceutical advisory boards help to devise post-marketing clinical trials, review medical education programs, and provide expert suggestions for life-cycle management.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

But during MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference on risk management, it became clear that safety has to remain a priority. Also read: Risk360: Do One Thing Risk360: Choosing a Location or Venue Risk360: The Contract Risk360: Communications Policy Risk360: Developing an Emergency Plan. Have an AED on site. Printer-friendly version.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In our third example, let’s imagine that you’re a wedding planner looking to secure a contract for an upcoming wedding. Risk Management. No event proposal is complete without a risk management plan. UP NEXT: Discover the DO’s and DON’Ts of writing your event planner contract!

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Course Index

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Subjects covered include Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Catering, Law, Logistics, Risk Management and Budgeting among much else. Those with good organisational skills who are looking for a basic grounding in event management can start with an introductory course like the IOA’s accredited online program.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. I: Site management. Evaluate effectiveness of risk management plan. B: Project management. Manage critical path. Manage contracts. C: Risk management.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”. Saving money starts with contract negotiations and asking for the right concessions; the larger your piece of business, the more concessions you can negotiate,” Lindenberg says.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

These steps from communication, legal, and risk management professionals will help you lay the groundwork for reaching out to your attendees and preparing information before an event so that you won’t be left scrambling during one. . • This is one of five articles on actions you can take to make your meeting more secure.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 13, 2016

They have to be able to manage a contract,” he said, “depending on the kind of meeting they’re having.”. RISK MANAGEMENT Ogbeide wants his students to learn to mitigate risk as it applies to meetings and events. The day of an event they need risk-management skills,” he said.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

TESS VISMALE, CMP, DES , Chief Event Executioner, iSocial Execution; Tech Evangelist, Dahlia+.

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