Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Building resilience will better prepare you for the futurebut not at the cost of your well-being, she said. Bring in Local Culture; Fuel Connection The Monday luncheon, after attendees had time to hash out all theyd learned so far with new friends, concluded with a Native American Hoop Dance by local performers.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. If you don’t have the Swiss Travel Pass, you can get the Visitor Card Lucerne at the hotel for bus and train rides within the city, valid throughout your entire stay.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! Consider the values of other companies and their cultures. Look Before You Leap.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Leadership training isn’t just for leaders. If your organization is thinking about leadership training too narrowly, you could be missing out on big opportunities to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity across your enterprise. Here are several reasons to look at leadership training more broadly.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Analysis showed a combination of cultural differences in eating habits, miscalculation by the hotel, and long travel without warm food led to the dilemma. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Following are some lessons from the preparations that could inform any special event planner. The same protocol applies to all delegations.

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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. “We We want to make the experience friendly and reflective of Marriott culture,” said Mastrapa.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

– Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM, vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy at Liberty Mutual Insurance Read More : Unlocking the Secrets of a Corporate Planner Developing Team Time and Culture As many offices still utilize a hybrid working arrangement, inter-office interactions among colleagues can be few and far between. “It’s

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Solimar International

AUGUST 3, 2021

Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. He’s really done the homework and learned so much from our cultural liaisons. Read More : Bon Accommodation!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, led to her overseeing the development and implementation of three phases of strategic planning that reshaped culture, internal governance and future growth. Later, guiding public affairs during the development of the $1.7 She brings nearly two decades of experience in hospitality, primarily in sales.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Turner Jamie Murdock, executive sales leadership culture creator with Maritz , tried to get to the bottom of the confusion over the broken Request for Proposals (RFP) process by asking what has changed about RFPs. That way everybody can be prepared. Kirsten Olean with CFF agreed. That builds trust.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. Training is an important part of exhibitions, since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. Sounds like a handful?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While it is not easy, through their example, I was trained to navigate a workforce that still, sadly, has remnants of racism, sexism and what we now call microaggressions,” she says. Because of them, I am poised and prepared…I am a better manager, writer…a comprehensive and well-rounded events professional.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. These thoughtful touches make each attendee feel truly seen, much like each family member’s favorite dish is lovingly prepared to make them feel at home.

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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. The venue was inaugurated with over 400 guests from politics, business, science and culture.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. Improve your strength and knowledge now so you are better prepared for the future. Outside of work, I am always furthering my knowledge of coaching related topics and training. I got hired as an Event Technician during my interview. No pain, no gain.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Each event will look at a different business area, the first exploring the topic of sales kick-offs (SKOs), specifically, Beyond Sales Kick-Offs: Immersive Sales Training. Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. That’s a different mindset than skills training.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

Engagement Strategies to Improve Call Center Culture & Retention. Hiring profiles should consider not only candidate ability but also culture fit and experience with the specific behaviors core to the organization’s desired culture. Reinforce Call Center Culture by Nurturing Core Values. Ongoing trainings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The traditional forms of recruitment don’t work the same as they once did, in a time when prospective employees had less access to information about a company and less concerns about a company’s culture. With this no longer being the case, tactics to recruit new talent needs to be different. It’s a remarkable program,” Olmo said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She worked at an ice cream factory, in chemical sanitation and at a financial advisory firm before she began working at a restaurant at 24, during her training as a glass sculptor. Anything I prepare has to have that balance. Chef Seo expresses just how advantageous diverse cultural backgrounds are to chefs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Building resilience will better prepare you for the futurebut not at the cost of your well-being, she said. Randall Brokeshoulder, a performer and singer with Lighting Boy Foundation, says of Hoop dancing, Its important and coincides with a lot of southwest culture. We are calm above water and paddling like hell underneath.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

In addition to the dollars international companies invest in the city after visiting, there is also a cultural exchange. Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

You’ve got to take into consideration the event, the location, the organization’s culture, and the resources you have. I always recommend meeting planners work with local law enforcement or hire a security expert to train staff on how to handle such situations. What we can do is be prepared. KC : Absolutely. JL : Absolutely.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 18, 2023

But what business leaders can learn from this amazing comeback is less about the messages delivered during that 12-minute halftime talk and more about what O’Connell and his staff did over the five months between the start of training camp in July to that painful walk to the locker room at halftime on December 17.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

According to Psychology Today , assorted studies estimate that leadership is one-third due to genetic factors and two-thirds due to training, mentorship, and hard work. ( Therefore, it is important that emerging and future leaders are provided with the training, skills, and development opportunities to ensure success.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

So, a meeting that has no culture or no past or no history, you haven’t done it before, that could be certainly a meeting that you could look at to turn it into a multi-hub meeting” So, with opportunities, “to create a new meeting is one. They all need to be trained in a way, and you can standardize that training.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Community event ideas for social and cultural development. Host open forums, lectures, classes, seminars, and other events to educate community members about local history, marginalized groups, various cultures, and the importance of acceptance and diversity in community building. . Organize a cultural food festival.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2022

Aurora Dawn Benton, founder of sustainability and social impact training company Astrapto, opened Tuesday’s EduCon session “Quick F&B Wins for Improved Social and Environmental Impact,” by telling the large audience that she struggled with the title of the session, because her philosophy focuses on culture change.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 24, 2016

So how do we prepare workers for these changes? Peer conferences, therefore, are what we need to prepare workers for the continuing and accelerating transformation of the work marketplace. Therefore a standardized approach for education and training to support creative work is obsolete. ”. Valued work is no longer standardized.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The closer you are to their goals, the more you can be prepared to support new opportunities. Step 3: Pass the Power By actively involving staff in forecasting and understanding the financial side of the business, you’ll be better prepared to let them make key decisions instead of having one decision-maker at the top.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

So, if you’re looking for ways to engage with residents and improve culture, you need resident event ideas that get people excited. Gather residents to enjoy a gourmet dining experience designed and prepared by a professional chef. Prepare, plant, and grow a community garden for residents during garden days. CPR training.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

Offer a journey through Stanley Park for a 1–2-hour walking meeting on forest trails or wellness breaks with a private group activity such as an eco-tour, cultural art class on the beach or a culinary adventure in the wild. Wellness programs are led by a professional naturalist and team leader trained in mindfulness and wellness.

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Gavel International

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s easy to see how morale can be quickly impacted and create a toxic corporate culture. missed steps) that are forgotten, and elements are hastily prepared at the last minute, etc. Prepare for the conversation when you aren’t emotional (e.g., The Reason Incompetence is Praised. There may be action items (e.g.,

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 20, 2023

The first 10 participants of the eight-week training and mentoring program — called “(included) ACCESS” — “graduated” by exhibiting March 7-11 at Natural Products Expo West 2023 in Anaheim, California. The founders of Twrl Milk Tea completed the ACCESS training and mentoring program before exhibiting at Expo West in early March.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Along the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago rises high into the sky, showcasing its nearly two centuries of art, culture, and history. If youre hungering for a weekend in the city, its just a short train ride to Chicago. Illinois is the fifth-largest agricultural state in the country, with corn, soybeans, and swine the top commodities.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Yet, universal “best practices” are rare, as every project should be adapted to the local context, and relate to the culture, needs, and resources the community possesses. In order to utilize tourism for sustainable development, cultural sensitivity, in-depth research, and immersion in the local environment are crucial.

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