“Is there a doctor in the house?” is the phrase that has been called out by many TV soap opera characters and in airplane drama scenes over the years. A poor soul has a medical emergency and the untrained bystander needs help. What is the next logical thing to do? Call out into the wildContinue reading “Is There a Planner in the House?”
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The Multifaceted Nature of Events
I was recently in Amsterdam. If you are not familiar with the city, it is designed around a canal system. The canals wind through and around the city in every direction. Looking at the many fingers of the canals got me thinking of the many facets there are to events. I feel there are veryContinue reading “The Multifaceted Nature of Events”
Living Outside the Box
I know the phrase “think outside the box” has become a bit overused, especially after the great shake-up of 2020, but I was in conversation with some friends and we were talking about how we’re not just thinking outside the box, we’re living outside the box. The Hospitality and Tourism industry (among others) has changedContinue reading “Living Outside the Box”
Change Your Perspective
Occasionally during the event planning process, I can come across a decision or a challenge that stumps me, even if for a little while. I can stare at it and stare at it but it looks the same every time. I can walk away and come back the next day and it still looks theContinue reading “Change Your Perspective”
Don’t Assume the Worst
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”