Articles tagged “meeting planning”

These planners are living their dream while running their businesses, their clients' meetings, and staying involved with the industry —but it's not always easy.

Dozens of new career coaches have emerged in the industry — some with hospitality backgrounds. Industry associations are also jumping in.

Planners need to sharpen their awareness of seasonality and avoid risky outdoor locations — that is, if they want to get their events insured.

Many executive assistants and secretaries end up as default event professionals, with little to no training. This planner decided to change that.

Anyone who’s ever attended a meeting has experienced that almost unavoidable after-lunch slump, when the energy literally drains from the room and eyes glaze over. The good news: With a little planning, it doesn‘t have to be that way.

As August rolls around, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s no time to take a summer vacation. That’s one of many unhealthy decisions planners under stress can make.

Today’s uncertain business climate is putting pressure on planners to hold off on making decisions until the last minute. Not only does this put speakers bureaus in a tough spot, it can mean lost income for the speakers.

Flight delays. Unexpected weather. Renovation snags. The list of things that can go wrong at a meeting is a long and winding one.

Lori Allen, vice president, global event operations at MetLife, strives to be the kind of leader who understands what her team needs, as well as creates an environment where they're safe to express that.