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The job of an event professional is to spread ideas. This is true whether you are on stage, talking to attendees, or working with a team to execute a program or one-on-one with a friend. The easiest way to communicate your message may not be to say it, but to show it.
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For all its benefits, pairing people up to share experiences and education is not a silver bullet for success and some relationships work better than others. Smart Meetings reached out to experts to narrow down the dos and don’ts of mentor-mentee-etiquette.
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With a little finesse, patience and preparation, you might find that negotiating is an easy way to get what you need. Here are six tips.
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You’ve got 10 seconds to capture interest on your conference website. Read for a breakdown of the elements your site needs. Clue: A seamless checkout!
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According to Seema Jain, director of multicultural affairs for Marriott International, “cultural competence—the ability to view a situation from your perspective and the perspective of others—is a business imperative that allows professionals to solve problems, navigate situations and develop more creative solutions.”
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Whether an attendee is allergic, health conscious or stands firmly by their personal or religious beliefs, create a menu that accommodates everyone.
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Tips on how to host an event that will attract and retain health-care professionals (HCPs) can be found in Jocelyn Cote’s recent Smart Meetings webinar.
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Is your daily routine leaving you feeling burnt out? Here are 10 habits you can implement in your event planner life to help increase your productivity.
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Even as a traveling event planner on a budget, you can give back to the community with low-cost or free services that carry a sizable impact.
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Attendees are the reason we work long hours sourcing the perfect venue, crafting agendas and testing AV setups. But sponsors keep the lights on.
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