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Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You

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According to Jason Porter, vice president of global provider of security, risk advisory and crisis management services company Pinkerton , the failure to prepare is baked into the nature of risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience. The answer lies in being proactive.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

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At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. That might mean sitting a person in a certain part of the ballroom or warning them about conditions so they can prepare. That has to be taken into consideration.

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Event Crisis Communication Templates Worth Copying

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Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management Additionally, the broader PR team should work from a separate breakout space, ideally located near the Command Center, to maintain continuous communication with the central crisis management team. Choose individuals who are analytical and remain composed under pressure.

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How to Secure Your Event in the Face of Rising Active Shooter Incidents

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Geographical location: Different areas have different gun laws and cultures. Train for the Worst Case. Their training should be reinforced over multiple sessions, including webinars, lectures and tabletop simulations. Read More : Keep Calm and Plan On: How to Prepare for a Post-pandemic World. When was it last completed?

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6 Tips to Ensure Security at Your Events by @dancarthy2

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Are there fire extinguishers located throughout the facility? Train Event Staff. Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios. Prepare a backup plan and perform a dry-run with your team before the event. Determining who on your staff is CPR-certified or has some other medical training. Know where all the exits are.

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Sustainable event ideas in Lucerne

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Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. Its location is excellent, with the nearest station, S-Bahn at Kriens Mattenhof, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Sustainability in the city Lucerne is a walkable city.

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New and Renovated: Chasing the Sun? Look No Further.

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As we prepare to welcome the spring, and before we know it, the summer, hosting a meeting in a destination that provides all the sunshine weve been waiting for is a no-brainer. Though conveniently located just 30-minutes from Cancn International Airport, SLS Playa Mujeres offers an experience off the beaten path, with abundant natural beauty.

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