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Scott Graf on Managing a Changing Geopolitical Events Landscape

Smart Meetings

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.” PQ : Keep a healthy perspective on what we’re doing and why we’re doing it.

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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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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. By definition, procurement is the structured process through which organizations acquire goods and services from suppliers.

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Five Risk Management Tips For Your Holiday Event

Event Leadership Institute

The answer is two words: risk management. Event organizers and hosts are responsible for the safety and well-being of their guests and the risks associated with events, in particular the serving of alcohol can be especially daunting. How can a holiday party planner be responsible for saving Christmas? Heidi Hughes.

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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. For Mark Deane with ETS Risk Management How to Have a Good Day: Harness the Power of Behavioral Science to Transform Your Working Life by Caroline Webb is ideal for anyone who does not have enough time in the day, and this book will help planners.

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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.