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by Howard Givner
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February 22, 2012
“The customer is always right,” is a mantra we hear so often that it’s become canonized as one of the first rules of business. Alas, like most sweeping generalizations, it is also blindly misapplied. For while it might make plenty of sense in retail, when it comes to consulting...
by Jeff Hurt
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February 20, 2012
Meeting professionals often hear they need to be more strategic in order to succeed.
The successful meeting professionals that can move seamlessly back and forth from the logistics to the big picture are those that rise to the top. They are the ones that gain a seat at the executives’ table...
by Jeff Hurt
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February 9, 2012
Most nonprofit associations find it difficult to abandon anything.
Everything is a cause or “God’s work.”
Yet performance and results are extremely important and often difficult to measure and control.
Moral Versus Economic Causes
A moral cause is an absolute good.
For example,...
by Robert Hickey
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February 6, 2012
Dear Mr. Hickey,
How would you address a group of senators, governors, police officers, etc.? Would it be generally like the plural of "sir" and "ma'am" -- "ladies and gentlemen," or "assembled guests" for instance? Or do I mention just the top ones...
by Eric Wasnick
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January 29, 2012
This week kicks off the 2012 European Meetings and Event Conference (EMEC). Meeting Planners from across Europe will congregate in Budapest, Hungary to discuss the latest technology and conference trends within the event business.
EMEC’s theme this year is “Innovation. Re-Imagined...
by Jim Alkon
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January 22, 2012
What’s the difference between the independent meeting planner you met on the elevator and the one you’ll have a drink with and the one you’ll sit next to at dinner? Visit their websites. Check their references. Still hard to separate.
Super customer service? If they don't make...
by Robert Hickey
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January 16, 2012
Dear Mr. Hickey,
I am involved in fund raising for a non-profit charity. We have a fundraiser on Saturday, November 7th. I expect several Washington State Representatives, The mayor of our city, and several city council members to attend. I need help on the order of introduction as well...
by Jim Alkon
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January 11, 2012
Are you the type of meeting planner who would attend an industry event at an exotic resort all expenses paid and, as part of the bargain, speak with a few industry suppliers who have paid heavily to meet you even though you have no interest in their products?
-Of course you aren’t.
Does an...
by Jeff Hurt
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January 9, 2012
What’s in store for your organization in 2012?
Volatility, multiplicity, versatility and mobility. At least that’s what Gartner’s analysts say is coming in 2012.
Volatility
In chemistry, volatility is the measure of the tendency of a substance to vaporize. What a great analogy...
by Eric Wasnick
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January 2, 2012
It’s a New Year! Happy 2012! The tides of change in the event industry likely won’t slow in 2012. Here are 3 forces likely to continue impacting the event business.
“Green” Events
Sustainability within the event industry has become all the rage in recent years;...
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