The world is changing, and the way we approach meetings must keep pace. Here are four things I believe planners must focus on to keep their meetings fresh, relevant, and impactful...
Nothing tacky going on here!Some day, I will go on vacation sailing in the Caribbean and be able to completely turn off the, “hmm, this reminds me of meeting planning” lobe of my brain. That day, me fine mateys, is not today. So let’s cast off th...
These days speaking at a conference can seem like a cross between speed dating and performing at a poetry slam, there are so many different formats and approaches. Which one will work for your conference? Well, that depends. Here is some advice f...
Meeting planners are people people—they have to be, given that what they do is all about providing in-person experiences. So the thought of using virtual and augmented reality in meetings has been a little controversial, said Brandt Krueger...
It’s that time of year again—the time we all start to look forward and predict what will become the next big thing in the world of event management. Of course, without a time-machine, none of us knows just what’s around the...
Christine Hilgert, CMP, senior vice president of meetings, Meeting ExpectationsDrones, those remote-controlled quadrocopters you probably have seen and heard whining overhead—have come a long way from their early role as solely military tools. Th...
If you are tasked with creating an experience that will help your participants achieve a specific outcome, consider going experiential. Experiential learning techniques blend learning with activities, exercises, and adventure elements, along with...
How much does your organization budget for professional development for employees? If yours is like most companies, the average is about $1,250 per person. Back in 2005, budgets were $1,600 per employee. Over 50 percent is spent on internal train...
