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Scott Graf on Managing a Changing Geopolitical Events Landscape

Smart Meetings

What do meeting professionals hate more than uncertainty? Other than running out of coffee, trying to sign contracts years out and arranging travel in a world where costs are the only thing rising faster than attrition rates is the definition of “stressful.” That is a trick question. SG: Yes, I do.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. 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.

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Using Account Hierarchy to Organize Finances During the Event Management Process

Attendease

Softrax’s definition of account hierarchy notes that this structure aims to ease financial reporting, analysis, and management. When financial data is organized in a logical and consistent manner, it’s easier for event management teams to understand their financial status for better budget creation and decision-making.

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Using Account Hierarchy to Organize Finances During the Event Management Process

Attendease

Softrax’s definition of account hierarchy notes that this structure aims to ease financial reporting, analysis, and management. When financial data is organized in a logical and consistent manner, it’s easier for event management teams to understand their financial status for better budget creation and decision-making.

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10 plus books every meeting planner needs to read

Eventinterface

As we speak with meeting and event professionals for our Interviews with Planners series, we continue to be amazed by the variety of books that help these talented professionals in their jobs as planners. See what other meeting planners read to help them excel in their careers. GET YOUR COPIES TODAY. Save Save.

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Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road

Smart Meetings

An Ex-Navy Seal On Staying Safe “Women traveling alone are definitely targeted more than men,” says Harding Bush, senior manager for security operations, Global Rescue and former Navy Seal. The more prepared the traveler is, the more opportunities they have to mitigate risks they are likely to encounter.”

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Five Risk Management Tips For Your Holiday Event

Event Leadership Institute

Being the person that speaks up at a holiday event planning meeting and addresses tough, valid and scary concerns around the safety and well-being of your guests, could earn you the nickname Ebenezer Scrooge, but rest assured you will soar to the top of the “nice” list when you save Christmas! The answer is two words: risk management.