People often ask me what is one trait that all good Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) must possess. My answer is both short and long at the same time. The short answer is that you absolutely must be a Multi-tasking Ninja. However, by definition, a ninja possesses several skills that make them so good at whatContinue reading “The Multitasking Ninja”
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Givin’ It All Away
“We’re givin’ it all away. Yes, we’re givin’ it all away.” If you’re not already, you should be reading this line with the song, “Throwing It All Away” sung by Phil Collins1 running through your head. At least that’s what was running through my head as I thought about what to title this blog. Now,Continue reading “Givin’ It All Away”
Let Us Entertain You
Your team is sitting around the table brainstorming the “sizzle” that adds the flavor to the main sessions for your convention. The basics have all been planned; dates and times, length of the sessions, and themes have all been laid out. Keynote speakers are under contract and the sponsorship opportunities are secured. Now, cue theContinue reading “Let Us Entertain You”
5 Tidbits for “Stow ‘n Go” Events
Most people aren’t walking around thinking about the amount of equipment it takes to run a 3-day convention for 2000+ people. Not only for the convention itself; things like audio/visual and production equipment, registration supplies, breakout session and workshop materials, and signage, but also supplies for an entire tradeshow; all those booths, pipe and drape,Continue reading “5 Tidbits for “Stow ‘n Go” Events”
Is There a Planner in the House?
“Is there a doctor in the house?” is the phrase that has been called out by many TV soap opera characters and in airplane drama scenes over the years. A poor soul has a medical emergency and the untrained bystander needs help. What is the next logical thing to do? Call out into the wildContinue reading “Is There a Planner in the House?”