As we put a bow on Halloween and prepare for the holiday season, the question arises, what is the ideal time for a Christmas party? The obvious answer is Christmastime, however, in some organizations I have worked with, that would not be true. The best place to start is to ask yourself what the goalsContinue reading “The Ideal Holiday Party Time”
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The Creative No
I learned very early on in my event planning career that the word “no” is very difficult for a lot of people. To hear it, to say it, to experience it, or to follow through on it. It’s just a short, 2-letter word, what’s the problem? It is amazing the amount of emotion tied upContinue reading “The Creative No”
Listen Loudly
As a leader, do you talk loudly or listen loudly? Which do you think is the preferred method of gathering information and earning more respect from your team? There’s a clear stand-out option for those desiring to be a better leader. Correct, listening loudly. Any schmo can talk loudly. I have met plenty of peopleContinue reading “Listen Loudly”
Have an Exit Strategy
As I was working on an outdoor event recently, I had the opportunity to watch a very skilled semi truck driver maneuver down a narrow, gravel, farm road hauling a full-sized, pop-up, outdoor concert stage which was accordion-style folded onto what felt like the largest, heaviest tractor-trailer I’ve ever seen. I mean, this behemoth lookedContinue reading “Have an Exit Strategy”
Which Way Do I Go?
When performing an event site visit recently, our team went to great lengths to walk the space as if we were the attendee seeing it for the first time. We were watching to see where we might need a directional sign. Are the hallway intersections intuitive? When walking from one end of the convention centerContinue reading “Which Way Do I Go?”