As event attendance increases or your organization expands the number of events it hosts, the infrastructure of the organization needs to be prepared to grow as well. Actually, organizations who are future-focused are already planning how they will develop their staff and structures now before their growth happens. If there is no strategy for expandingContinue reading “Prepping for the Future”
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The Networking Enigma
As both the event planner and event participant, I have been involved in several different networking activities; mixers, luncheons, speed dating-style events, and more. These types of events can be a great way to connect with the hospitality and tourism industry and help keep my planning skills sharp and relevant. I love hearing about whatContinue reading “The Networking Enigma”
Get More Done & Talk Less
So many of us have sat in those meetings where the person running the show has completely lost control. The attendees are having side conversations; people are talking about their upcoming weekend plans, others are commiserating about their child’s eating habits, some are falling asleep at the table, and the facilitator has crawled under theContinue reading “Get More Done & Talk Less”
Let’s Define Helpful
I work with non-profit organizations and associations. We rely on volunteer staff. There just isn’t the budget to hire enough people to make the world go ‘round. The core responsibilities to keep organizations running are usually covered by paid staff, many of whom are part-time. However, when it comes to administrative tasks, special event planningContinue reading “Let’s Define Helpful”
Put Your Mask on First
We have all heard this spiel when flying, when the oxygen mask falls from the overhead compartment, put your mask on before helping someone else. It is going to be easier to focus on helping others if you are securely buttoned up with your own mask first. Although, if there is a reason for youContinue reading “Put Your Mask on First”