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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

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As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. Vaibhav Jain is founder and CEO of the virtual and hybrid event technology company Hubilo.

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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8 Human Resource Strategies To Make Employees Feel Included When Working Remote

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Tap Into Multi-Channel Communication. Being in an office affords plenty of opportunities for communication and interaction. Effective communication is critical in a remote environment, and a multi-channel approach is the best way to stay in contact. Keep Communication Open. Keep reading to find out the best strategies.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Barbara Connell, CMP Fellow

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Read More: CMP Spotlight Series Entering the Events Industry Connell graduated from Stephens College, a woman’s liberal arts institution, with a degree in TV, Radio and Film (now dubbed Communications). She wanted to be a TV anchor in the Chicago area.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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She suggested that attendance at conferences in general be allocated to Human Resources budgets rather than marketing because they are powerful tools for employee development, retention and mental health. Student Kemmia Ghodrat advised potential employers to promote their social justice work.

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How to Build Traveler Trust

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The Lee School Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship awarded five prize-winning solutions for the hospitality industry—from the Roomba-on-steroids “Maidbot” and a virus-capturing high-capacity HVAC system to apps and Cloud-based platforms that streamline human resources and operations departments to single-use recyclable bed sheets.

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