Very few people get excited about a conversation over event risk management like the group of ladies I had the privilege of being on a recent podcast with.1 As event planners, we have a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide our attendees with a safe environment.2 Without a risk management plan, when faced withContinue reading “Use Your Brain”
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Cracking the Tip Conundrum
Occasionally I end up in a conversation about tipping when traveling or during events. Who gets a tip, when do you give a tip, and how much to tip, especially when talking with someone who is newer to the industry. There is a lot more tipping going on than most people realize. Let’s clear upContinue reading “Cracking the Tip Conundrum”
From Malls to Event Halls
Even before the “year that shall not be named” shut the world down, malls around the country (at least in my area) started losing their stores. Outdoor malls, online shopping, and economy fluctuations could be contributing factors to this phenomenon. There’s a decent-sized mall within walking distance from me that is empty except for oneContinue reading “From Malls to Event Halls”
How Do You Keep Up?
As an event planner, how do you keep up with changes? When covid hit, I was working with a group to turn a 3-day in-person event into an online experience. We literally changed everything we were doing in mere months. Online platform technology was changing every time we opened our eyes. When we could meetContinue reading “How Do You Keep Up?”
Why Not Weddings?
Sometimes when I am introduced to a person as an event planner they automatically hear “wedding planner” and start talking about details from their wedding, their friends’ wedding, or ask for advice about an upcoming wedding. They are often taken aback when I tell them that even though as a Certified Meeting Professional I couldContinue reading “Why Not Weddings?”