I came across an article in one of my industry magazines (and it was brought to my attention by my sister 😉 that surprised me as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). I assume those planning events for the United Nations are professionals, if not certified in some way (but we know what happens when weContinue reading “Avoiding the Avoidable”
Author Archives: Tracy Baer
These Boots are Made for Walking
Well, it wasn’t exactly boots I was after, but footwear for sure. You’ll have to indulge me. What’s the benefit of having your own blog if once in a blue moon you can’t rant? Apparently, after the world shut down, nobody gets dressed for work anymore. I mean actually dressed in business attire. Suit, tie,Continue reading “These Boots are Made for Walking”
Hitting the Target
When all is said and done, how will you know if you have hit your event’s target? It starts at the very beginning with setting Goals and Objectives. After you have read my blog, “The Right Main Thing,” you should be ready for this. You certainly don’t want to set goals and objectives for theContinue reading “Hitting the Target”
Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You
Emergency Planning. Nobody wants to think about what might happen at an event (especially if you’re the one responsible!). Afraid you might jinx yourself if you start thinking about it? Wrong! If you don’t prepare for a myriad of situations, Murphy will make sure you have to think on your toes. If you are prepared,Continue reading “Your Nearest Exit May Be Behind You”
The Right Main Thing
You have heard it before, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Stephen Covey coined this phrase in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”1 My very boiled-down version of Mr. Covey’s idea is that we can easily become focused on the wrong right thing. Somewhere along theContinue reading “The Right Main Thing”