It’s easy to do. My mind can run away from me in a heartbeat, especially if I am tired. If presented with a limited number of facts, my mind can fill in the blanks with worst-case scenarios at the speed of thought. I feel that our minds have been given creative liberty, even more soContinue reading “Don’t Assume the Worst”
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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”
Never Leave Home Without It
The Book. The Event Plan. Your Lifeline. Everything you need to be successful. Mine’s pink and sparkly and has my name on it. You know it has my contact information in it in case I might randomly separate myself from it (not gonna happen). It’s officially called an “Event Specifications Guide.” It contains printed copiesContinue reading “Never Leave Home Without It”
Planning in Changing Times
I am working with a team to plan a large, 3-day conference with a tradeshow in six months. Because of the volatile nature of Covid-19, venues, airlines, restaurants… everyone continues to change the rules or requirements around event health and safety. So, how does one plan when the allowable capacities, mask rules, sanitation plans, andContinue reading “Planning in Changing Times”
Don’t Skip the Fine Print
A seamstress, shore power, a specific brand of sparkling water, and the infamous…. green M&M’s. The “hidden requests” in a contract rider. Requests inserted because the performer or their agent really wants them in the greenroom or to see if you actually read the fine print. ALL of the fine print. I have reviewed hundredsContinue reading “Don’t Skip the Fine Print”