I came across this quote from Julie Child, “A party without cake is just a meeting.” I love cake. Birthday cake to be specific. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you my favorite breakfast is white birthday cake. But not just any piece; a corner piece with all of the sugary-sweet frostingContinue reading “Let Them Eat Cake”
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On Your Marks…
Words heard at the starting line. The place where it all begins. Often, organizations who host events skip this one critical step. As such, they end up feeling overwhelmed by the amount of details and project management required. Oh sure, they have checklists, a budget, timelines, contracts, etc. but don’t know where to begin. “Begin”Continue reading “On Your Marks…”
Examine The Debrief
In my previous blog, “The Pumpkin Hour,” I broke down four different types of personalities you may find on your team once an event is over. One in particular is the Questioner. Once an event is over, the Questioner wants to process the event right now, this minute, because the fat lady sang, and theContinue reading “Examine The Debrief”
Avoiding the Avoidable
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”
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”