How do you make sure your event adheres to US Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines? A new tool let the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association meet safely but in person through the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting this July in Colorado. NCBA worked with 42Chat to launch a symptom screening tool. From PCMA…
When Marco Oelschlegel became head of Berlin’s Convention Bureau in January 2020, neither he nor the rest of the world knew how difficult and strange the coming few months would be. So just how has the start of his new role ended up being, and what is Berlin’s “new normal” like? From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
The Bulb, a UK-based sustainable event consultancy, has released a guide to help meeting organisers to navigate the “new normal” and make sure the progress made in creating a sustainable industry is not lost. The increase in need for PPE (personal protective equipment) has seen a rise in plastic pollution. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
2020’s DNC (Democratic National Convention) made history for being the first time a US national political convention was held online. For any professional working in the events industry, it was an historic chance to watch and learn from a high-profile, all-or-nothing experiment in how to capture audience attention and engagement. From PCMA…
Immerse yourself in new, interactive opportunities designed to help move your organization forward at this year’s revitalized Technology Exploration Conference. Get real-world experience in our new, hands-on tech training seminar and attend a series of learning sessions and demos from the best in the industry. Discover how the latest technology can drive your organization to…
We create the world we want to live and operate in with the words we use and hear. This is especially true in the workplace. In this session, we’re going to learn: how to become aware of our own impact and influence on those around us; how to design crucial conversations—which can include performance reviews,…
The recent COVID-19 pandemic produced shifts in member behavior and drove membership models to evolve. Due to the pandemic, many successful associations are moving from a one-size-fits-all approach to varied membership options and more individualized engagement opportunities to embrace the “new normal” in a post COVID world. This online seminar series will offer insights into…
It really is possible to add immense value through values. This interactive session explores values-based leadership through two effective (and free) assessments. Through the lens of the VIA and SCARF assessments—and other best practices that we will discuss together—participants will: discover their most cherished values or character strengths; xplore how to leverage those values to amplify professional impact; keep…
The Bottom Line is designed for non-financially-oriented individuals, employees with new budgeting responsibilities, or people who are just looking to broaden their scope of knowledge. You’ll learn or review the basics of financial information—the key terms and concepts that even former humanities majors need to understand in order to succeed in thriving organizations. By the end…
This special virtual edition of Exceptional Boards is an online workshop for CEOs and elected officers. Delivered live and highly interactive with plenty of time to process what your team is learning, the program fosters effective governance and optimizes the entire board as a cohesive unit through best practices in board organization, structure, and operations….
The CEO Symposium provides a unique opportunity for you and your volunteer leader to maximize the leadership partnership. Explore how you can best work together to effectively carry out your association’s mission and enhance future success. The expert faculty from Tecker International, LLC, will help you and your leadership partner come to a common understanding…
Awareness of legal issues that may affect your organization is critical for all association professionals. This online seminar series provides essential, up-to-date information on key legal topics—specifically for nonlawyers whose work responsibilities may be affected by legal obligations. During this virtual program, you’ll have an opportunity to network with colleagues and gather tips and practical…
Explore what you need to know to successfully lead your association. Keep up with the times and develop skills to work through the challenges facing associations today. Learn how to promote and support a successful culture. the following courses are included in this collection: Creating a Successful Business Execution Culture; Developing Your Critical Thinking and…
Effective leadership is more than simply exercising traditional leadership skills such as active listening, collaboration, and decision making. Often it comes down to how you face and overcome the obstacles that get in your way—procrastination, lack of clarity, or personality conflicts, just to name a few. During this session, explore some of the biggest obstacles…
We all strive to be proactive rather than reactive. We put detailed plans in place, set metrics for success, and evaluate benchmarks. We believe our plans enable us to be nimble and to pivot, but there are limits to this flexibility—and they have certainly been tested over the past six-plus months. Join us for this CEO…
Seoul cautiously resumed business events in June, starting with exhibitions and congresses. Dental meeting SIDEX was the first large-scale example with 4,860 attendees over two days. After their firm focus on sanitation protocols, organisers confirmed two weeks later that no COVID-19 cases had arisen after it. From Meetings & Incentive Travel…
While some associations are adapting quicker than others, there remains a general misconception on what is a virtual event. Is it anything as simple as a giant Zoom call, or does it entail more than that? Can simply renting a platform solve everything? What is the role now of event planners? Creating a virtual congress is as…
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