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”
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The New Liquid Gold
Coffee drinkers know how important coffee is to us. I haven’t met a Certified Meeting Professional yet who didn’t need an IV drip of it every morning while on-site during an event. We certainly know how grumpy our attendees get if they can’t have their morning coffee the minute they open their eyes. Trust me,Continue reading “The New Liquid Gold”
Rain or Shine
Outdoor events; concerts, festivals, 5k or 10k races, carnivals, open air markets. Those who plan events have very different feelings about outdoor events based on where they live or which part of the country their event is in. Planning for an outdoor event when you also have to have contingency plans in case of inclementContinue reading “Rain or Shine”
Food Truck Bonanza
I love macaroni and cheese. Seriously. I didn’t know I would love macaroni and cheese covered with sloppy Joe and crispy fried onions until I met it at a food truck. Food trucks at an event are a great way to serve a lot of people quickly, serve some amazing food, and support locally ownedContinue reading “Food Truck Bonanza”
The Ideal Holiday Party Time
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”