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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

The deficiencies of meeting planning textbooks and education. In my opinion, meeting planner education is deficient. Planners could be educated so they can help their clients with meeting design. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. Today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum.

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

This could mean places with fun attractions such as theme parks, zoos or historic sites. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. When completing site visits or going on a FAM trip, determine if the hotel provides a childcare service onsite or can offer a listing of sitters who can come to attendees’ rooms.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

SmartMeetings

Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. How is the delivery of ongoing education changing?

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Why Event Planner Jobs Are Climate Jobs

PCMA Convene

Embrace Risk Assessment This includes: Site Selection We need to understand the vulnerability of locations and their propensities to weather events and factor in these considerations when sourcing locations and planning activities, especially those outdoors.

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Southern California Trailblazing Women Speak Out

Smart Meetings

Through the bleak financial hemorrhage, I saw the silver lining, and my very own site selection company came to be. Now, women play an important role in our industry, as they are making their presence known at colleges and universities by getting the best education possible. Then Covid hit. The world stopped.

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Yet Another Job for Planners: Clearing the Air

MeetingsNet

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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4 Top Tips for Picking a Safe, Secure Hotel Site

SmartMeetings

Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer. He’s a seasoned speaker, writer and educator and offers safety tips on topics including site selection, emergency operations and event safety. There is a bright side, however. Include Safety at the Walk-Through.

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