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

Smart Meetings

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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10 plus books every meeting planner needs to read

Eventinterface

So, this book has definitely helped me in this area,” states Owens. “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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7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof

SmartMeetings

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

SmartMeetings

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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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. THE ART OF THE DEAL Ogbeide sees negotiation experience as essential. It could be programming.

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AI Governance: Balancing Competitiveness with Compliance

Management Events

Gregor: Definitely. Another thing to mention is that the EU’s AI Act only applies to EU members and is being negotiated by the 27 member states. Then there are meaningful rules for high-risk systems which affect people’s lives – like government aid or the use of AI in law enforcement or hiring. Do you agree?

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Bracing for Brexit

PCMA Convene

Companies are by definition risk-averse entities. The exit procedure will trigger a long phase of instability of two years only to negotiate the possible leaving conditions, and 10 more to possibly rewrite rules and commercial treaties. In this phase, alternatives will be sought.

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