Digital meetings are here to stay. Even when we go back to work, they have become part of our routine. Some people have nailed the “look.” You know these people. They look good in an online meeting. They are framed well within the screen, have the perfect background, and their lighting is just right. MoreContinue reading “Watch What You’re Watching”
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It’s OK Not to Understand, But Don’t Stay There
I turned 50 at my last birthday. Yep. I said it. I say that to give you context for my technology savvy (or absence of it). I am a genius with a spreadsheet and a list of details. I can scan a contract and an event BEO (banquet event order) with my eyes closed. IContinue reading “It’s OK Not to Understand, But Don’t Stay There”
5 Time-Saving Tidbits When Researching Online Platform Providers
When our organization made the decision to take our in-person event and turn it into an online experience, we knew we needed a robust online platform provider. If we were going to completely replace the in-person event, the online event had to be spectacular. We had to reimagine the event without losing the DNA thatContinue reading “5 Time-Saving Tidbits When Researching Online Platform Providers”
3 Words of Advice When Planning an Online Event
As I helped our small, non-profit organization transition our large, in-person event to an online experience, I began reading industry articles, attending webinars, and speaking with those who I knew had already, or were in the process of, making the switch. These are the best three words of advice I gleaned, and have applied, asContinue reading “3 Words of Advice When Planning an Online Event”
Realizations I had When Moving an In-Person Event Online
Planning for the in-person event we were organizing for roughly 2000 people was going along just fine. The 3-day event with general and breakout sessions, networking, and a full tradeshow, not to mention volunteers, speakers, hotel rooms, and travel arrangements, keeps us pretty busy. This event has been around for 40+ years and I personallyContinue reading “Realizations I had When Moving an In-Person Event Online”