I am often struck by how corporate meeting professionals understand the need for strategic meetings management while simultaneously disparaging SMM for not putting the needs of meeting stakeholders front and center. They argue that the standardiz...
Recently, the American Board of Internal Medicine suspended aspects of its maintenance of certification program and apologized after many internists and medical specialty societies raised concerns that it was a waste of time and money...
Meetings have become an integral part of business success. As a meeting professional (planner or supplier) you are a leader, whether you’re on stage or behind the scenes. The meetings you organize create platforms for education, connection, and i...
NFL coach, association CEO, strategic meetings management champion, SMM supplier: What do they all have in common? The ongoing challenge of balancing risk versus reward.
Most people agree that the decision by Seahawk’s coach Pete Carroll to pass...
The word “curation” has become very popular in the social media world, as many practitioners look for opportunities to reach their communities in a way that adds value. Not surprisingly, there are several different perceptions about...
Survey results, registration, and financial reports are all good lagging indicators for conference improvement. In today’s fast-paced world, we need to focus more on leading indicators that impact those results. Savvy conference organizers...
By now, many New Year’s resolutions have faded along with their good intentions. The spirit of resolving to make a meaningful change often goes awry if the new behavior is not repeated consistently for two to three weeks. Here’s how to...
I frequently write about the limited adoption of strategic meetings management programs by organizations that are leaving themselves highly exposed from regulatory, duty-of-care, and fiduciary perspectives. Companies in the highly regulated pharm...
To kick off 2015 in the right direction, I talked with several friends about the secrets to their success. What a gold mine of positive energy! The result is my six New Year’s resolutions below. Perhaps one or two of them will help you out in the...
The week before Christmas, I went on my first cruise. Sailing with AmaWaterways up the Rhine River was an excellent experience, and one that I think will be a great option for clients looking for new or different incentive options. (Full disclosu...
