Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It should be really obvious that we aren’t just order takers,” she said, putting the enhanced role of the corporate meeting professional in perspective. “We We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Tell a Story.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. There are many new event technology tools that enable corporate meeting planners to analyze event success, attendee engagement and ROI in quantifiable ways. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

They bring invaluable knowledge of the corporate culture and individual preferences to the table. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Develop a list of multiple options from “ideal” to “acceptable.”

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Your LinkedIn photo should be clear and recent.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? It’s part of the job.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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