People often over-extend their limits: lift too much weight, eat too much food, or watch too much TV. When planning an event, this topic is rarely discussed; do you know an event’s limits? We take for granted that buildings and supporting structures are just going to function. They do every other day of the weekContinue reading “Know Your Limits”
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Avoiding the Avoidable
I came across an article in one of my industry magazines (and it was brought to my attention by my sister 😉 that surprised me as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). I assume those planning events for the United Nations are professionals, if not certified in some way (but we know what happens when weContinue reading “Avoiding the Avoidable”
These Boots are Made for Walking
Well, it wasn’t exactly boots I was after, but footwear for sure. You’ll have to indulge me. What’s the benefit of having your own blog if once in a blue moon you can’t rant? Apparently, after the world shut down, nobody gets dressed for work anymore. I mean actually dressed in business attire. Suit, tie,Continue reading “These Boots are Made for Walking”
Planning in Changing Times
I am working with a team to plan a large, 3-day conference with a tradeshow in six months. Because of the volatile nature of Covid-19, venues, airlines, restaurants… everyone continues to change the rules or requirements around event health and safety. So, how does one plan when the allowable capacities, mask rules, sanitation plans, andContinue reading “Planning in Changing Times”
Details Matter
Any good event professional will tell you that details matter. If you’ve hired one and they don’t start by asking you a myriad of questions, get a new one. No, really. Charles R. Swindoll once said, “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” Some people think that when they askContinue reading “Details Matter”