Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It Preparing for the Exam Having worked in sales roles, she says “I wasn’t sure that I had the applicable experience to pass it.” In 2017, she passed on her first try.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. There are more study groups, more prep courses and, overall, more help and support for people currently preparing for the exam.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Want even more event planning certificates and certifications? Not sure how to become an event planner?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. One session introduced the CMP certification. The CMP certification has greatly promoted and shaped my professional development,” she says.

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ETC Corporate

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We welcome the European Commission’s continued efforts to ensure a coordinated approach to travel measures and support the proposed shift to an individual traveller-based approach, in which a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is sufficient to travel without additional requirements (no further testing or quarantine).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea, which holds a LEED Silver certification, uses recycled glass water bottles that save approximately 1,600 plastic bottles a month. Currently, ACC is preparing to create an on-site facility and sorting program in the hopes of further reducing the impact on the local landfill and environment.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We are aligned with Napa Valley’s goal as a community to preserve our ecosystem and are proud to exemplify these values with our LEED Platinum certification. We also keep sustainability top of mind when it comes to meeting and venue spaces. Our goal is to always show our guests the best of what Napa offers as the seasons change.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

As we think about upskilling and reskilling and supporting our workforce, we recognize that we have a unique moment in time, given the events of the past two years, to conduct a competency profile project to future-proof the international standards that form the foundation of our accreditation program and of the CMP certification.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Inn by the Sea, which holds a LEED Silver certification, uses recycled glass water bottles that save approximately 1,600 plastic bottles a month. Currently, ACC is preparing to create an on-site facility and sorting program in the hopes of further reducing the impact on the local landfill and environment.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI's Emergency Preparedness Certificate Course (EPCP) defines Risk Management as “the identification, analysis, assessment, control and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks.” Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Is another expected?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

‘During the renovation, we exclusively used sustainable products, which contributed to the building achieving LEED certification.’ LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) is a globally recognised certificate of excellence in green building. The hotel hosted 250 ambassadors of the InterContinental Hotel Group.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Preparing for the Exam She started by creating a study plan, broken down week by week. Here’s to a career forged in experience, adorned with hard-earned certifications, and fueled by a passion for the world of events!” After continuing to gather experience, Jakob says she felt more confident. Just look at what a CMP can do!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice president of risk management with Marriott. The team operates on a four-tier crisis protocol, ranging from a local, elevated virus situation to a statewide hurricane threat.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. Those who earn their CMP certifications build their industry knowledge, refine their performance, promote their credibility and learn to engage in uniform standards of practice. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Nutrition also plays a crucial role; meals rich in brain-boosting nutrients enhance cognitive function and overall well-being, ensuring that attendees are physically and mentally prepared to absorb and retain information. Read More : Leaning into Learning Styles 3.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

This can be done through a variety of techniques, such as encrypted connections, SSL certificates for event sites, and strong passwords for your encrypted WiFi connections. Just like event apps, tech stacks are becoming more and more prominent in helping professionals prepare for events.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Ensure you: Obtain all relevant documentation like insurance certificates from your vendors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Gaudini is also an advocate for shorter sessions and longer audience engagement periods. Despite having gotten pushback from people, she said. “I

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!” In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC. More professionals than ever seek to attain it.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

From there, she began pursuing further education and certifications, motivated to garner all the knowledge available to her. The clients that were CMPs seemed to be more organized and prepared to execute their events,” she says. She joined the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

After a few years, she began to prepare. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. Then, I would just have to go back and read my summaries when preparing for the exam.” When I saw the ‘Pass’ on the screen, it was a great moment of accomplishment for me.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Recognizing the significance of staying at the forefront of the meetings and events industry,” he says, “I pursued the CMP certification as a strategic step in elevating my professionalism within the industry, enhancing my skills, and fostering meaningful industry connections.” The study group was a particularly meaningful way to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Another aspect Pereira says that helped her is proper preparation and organizational skills, as a large part of the job is gathering information for different departments that have a hand in the event; only when you gather that information sufficiently, you can then hand it out for other departments to execute. “All

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Endless Events

AUGUST 20, 2019

And especially within the paradigm we operate in today, being prepared is an absolute must! Check out the epic resources for top-notch crisis communication : Crisis Communication Certificate Program. Something will always escape our control, which is exactly why having a plan for crisis communication is so important.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More: How to Prepare for the CMP Conclave. The post Quiz: Are You Ready to Add CMP to Your Name? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

There is so much more to learn from Lori, check out her certificate course it is packed with six hours of information to have you prepared, Emergency Preparedness for Meetings & Events. “The only organizations who take me up on the offer to prepare crisis communications are the ones who’ve actually experienced a crisis.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Their Elevate LMS and EthosCE provide a community platform supporting course building, certifications, collaboration, and e-commerce. . The platform offers matchmaking with 1:1 video chat, gamification, CE/CME accreditation with custom certificates, learning cohorts, and team grouping. Albert’s Aha! Building events since : 2000.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

PCMA Convening Leaders 2024, held in January in San Diego, earned the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard. In April, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 was awarded the Silver certification of the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Sustainable Event Standard.

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Endless Events

APRIL 17, 2020

Knowing the answers to these questions will help prepare you to have a more successful meeting! ? April 16th – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT – Alex will be teaching an Event Crisis Communications Certificate Program. ? Articles and resources. The Top 10 Questions to Ask When Buying Event Management Software.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Preparing for the Exam Now that she’s earned the CMP and is enjoying a strong career, she thinks that if she could do it all over again, she would recognize that there’s no perfect time to take the exam. “If If you want to get your certification, even though you may be busy at work, take the time to invest in yourself. …In

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Party planners and hosts have the stressful job of preparing for anything that could happen, so it makes it easier on everyone if all parties are as flexible as possible. Allergies and preferences can complicate things, so having a chef that foresees and prepares for these details is important. Certifications. Preparation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Improve your strength and knowledge now so you are better prepared for the future. I have learned that preparation, listening when leading a team and partnering with other leaders is what gets you through difficult times. Nicole Russell General Manager, Sydney Australia What three words describe your approach to life?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

clock hour toward your Certified Meeting Professional certification or re-certification in Domain A: Strategic Planning. When it comes to planning successful meetings and events abroad, preparation is critical, requiring research, patience, and practice. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here !

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself. Prepare tip envelopes for party entertainers and staff. For outdoor events, prepare according to the weather forecast. Click To Tweet Next, you’ll want to draft your plan of attack.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One of the great things about throwing a virtual birthday party is that it’s pretty easy to put together and doesn’t require the level of planning and preparation of an in-person event. Make sure to tell everyone when and how to dial in and how to prepare. Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Twenty-one students are learning the art of preparing jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etouffee and beignets during New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute’s (NOCHI) new series of cooking and baking classes in a freshly renovated building leased from New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NAFEM).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

After consulting an advisor at Cal State Long Beach, her alma mater, she earned her hospitality certificate. Do your homework, go in prepared, present yourself with confidence. Most ambitious women were unmarried and had no time for children or pets because they were married to their careers. Be respectful, but don’t be fearful.

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