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

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An event in an open-carry state may need more security than an event where guns are strictly regulated. Train for the Worst Case. Their training should be reinforced over multiple sessions, including webinars, lectures and tabletop simulations. What kinds of training do staff undergo? Employ a Guest Service Approach.

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Meeting Profs Face Mask Confusion after CDC Suddenly Changes Requirements

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In April, another arm of the federal government, Transportation Security Administration announced that it was extending the face mask requirement for individuals in airport terminals, on planes, trains and buses at least until September 13.

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Disney’s Covid-Era Crowd Management Offers Lessons for Planners

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Meetings and events can be brought to life with presenters from Disney-owned properties like National Geographic or Disney Institute , which provides training in the management practices that have made “The Mouse” so successful. Gran Destino/Photo credit: Dahlia Kapelke. This reinforces a joint focus on coming together in a safe manner.

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How To Train Your Remote Team With Regular Online Events [Guest Post]

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With strict lockdown restrictions and regulations, organizations worldwide were forced to implement remote working practices with barely any time to wrap their heads around the situation. The Covid-19 crisis called for a complete overhaul in the business model. That was a completely new method of working, bringing in several advantages.

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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

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The EPCP teaches that preparedness is "a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure effective coordination during incident response. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies?

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Well-Done Meetings

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While it began as an eco-conscious tea company with aims to support farmers around the world, soon after its start she recognized the widespread awareness of wellness and began to transition her company’s model to incorporate somatic breathwork: a breathing technique that regulates the nervous system.

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TWT: ‘Ka-Ching’ Say Airline Earnings Calls, Sully Warns of Inexperienced Pilots

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Whether during an extraordinary emergency or routine conditions, safety is paramount for airline pilots—and the ability to ensure safety starts with training and experience. Unfortunately, not everyone in our industry shares this view.”.

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