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Have you heard the word “innovation” just a few too many times? Yeah, me too, especially when it comes to meetings. Let’s throw “engagement” in there too as a word that’s been used so often—and so often in reference to things that really don’t ma...

So interesting that a stock photo search for "introvert" came up with all images of people acting shy—these are two totally different, yet related, characteristics. On the Meetings Community (MeCo) listserv today, someone asked what p...

I have to admit I haven’t felt compelled to play around much with image messaging app Snapchat as a social channel for meetings and events—why use something that is designed to disappear, rather than the sturdier Twitter? Snaps are only available...

Today's guest post is by speaker, author, and one of my favorite Aussies Neen James. As a business motivational keynote speaker, I have the privilege of speaking at some of the coolest events around the globe. These conferences can be a large ...

You know that super-special VIP seating you have for your meetings super-special attendees? You might want to tone it down, or at least not make it so obvious that all attendees are not being treated equally, if you want a lot of cooperation, col...

Today's guest post is by Kristin Arnold, the “Panel Improvement Evangelist.” “Rapid-fire panel discussion” sounds sexier than a boring panel discussion, doesn’t it? After all, we live in the land of TED and short talks, so rapid-fire panels mu...

Don Neal, founder and CEO, 360 Live MediaThe American Society for Association Executives recently announced it was launching not just a new event, but a new kind of event called Xperience Design Project, powered by ASAE, or XDP for short. Not jus...

Today's guest post is by Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer who  works as a marketing manager for Group Se7en Events...

Today's guest post is by Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer who  works as a marketing manager for Group Se7en Events, It takes a certain type of person to plan a successful conference, meeting, or event. Do you have...

I may be stuck at my desk instead of being out and about touting the benefits—economic, and more importantly, educational and professional—of meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows, and exhibitions as so many are doing ...