I have flown a lot. I have probably taken a hundred flights in the last five years. I have had my gate changed six times, been delayed, and had my flight canceled at the last minute. I have missed the funeral of an immediate family member, missed important meetings, and missed work. In this pastContinue reading “There’s a Difference Between Inconvenient and Inconsiderate”
Author Archives: Tracy Baer
The Networking Enigma
As both the event planner and event participant, I have been involved in several different networking activities; mixers, luncheons, speed dating-style events, and more. These types of events can be a great way to connect with the hospitality and tourism industry and help keep my planning skills sharp and relevant. I love hearing about whatContinue reading “The Networking Enigma”
Are You Talking to Me?
Have you ever planned a plenary session for an event? If you plan conferences or conventions, of course you have. The amount of work that goes into planning one of these sessions is tremendous; reserving the right amount of meeting space, planning resources, room setups, sound, lighting, stage design, rigging, program, and speaker selection. AsContinue reading “Are You Talking to Me?”
Wait Your Turn
I understand being in a hurry or walking fast. I walk fast, talk fast, listen fast, and think fast. Most event planners do. However, there are certain moments in one’s life when you have to pause for just a second. I’m talking about when the elevator doors open. You understand that in order for youContinue reading “Wait Your Turn”
Get More Done & Talk Less
So many of us have sat in those meetings where the person running the show has completely lost control. The attendees are having side conversations; people are talking about their upcoming weekend plans, others are commiserating about their child’s eating habits, some are falling asleep at the table, and the facilitator has crawled under theContinue reading “Get More Done & Talk Less”