As people are entering your event, mingling in the lobby, or strolling through the tradeshow do you know what behaviors or body language to watch for to help deter a security issue? I recently spoke with the leader of a volunteer safety team about this. Below are four things that their safety team members lookContinue reading “Who Are You Looking At?”
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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”
The Interview
Have you ever had someone in mind who you really wanted to have speak at your event but they are just not a public speaker? I mean, their content is amazing and when you ask them a question, they are knowledgeable and witty. When you read what they have written on the subject, it isContinue reading “The Interview”
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”
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”