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…
Earlier this year, the Incentive Research Foundation published the results of a pulse survey fielded between April 2nd and April 16th COVID-19’s Impact on the Incentive Travel Industry (April 2020). Given the continued challenges for the industry related to the pandemic, IRF fielded a study between July 1st and July 15th, 2020 to understand the…
As part of the #aNewTomorrow initiative, Iceberg partner ECM (European Cities Marketing) invited ten Long Thinkers – experts in their fields, industry influencers and purposeful changemakers – to look further ahead, beyond thee crisis and towards a New Tomorrow for tourism and destinations. These are now all compiled in this catalogue and shared anew. A…
Event professionals in Hong Kong have been urging government to provide further financial support as COVID-19 continues to batter the industry. The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association presented a member survey to the Hong Kong SAR’s Commerce and Economic Development Bureau. From Association Meetings International…
Dubai is the safest location in the world in which to host international exhibitions, according to a survey of 4,000 professionals in 130 countries by Messe Frankfurt Middle East. This July the Dubai World Trade Centre hosted the AiEverything conference, the region’s first in person business event since March. From Association Meetings International…
UK eventprofs have drawn attention to the critical state of the industry by lighting venues and other landmarks across the country in red. ICC Wales participated, and in London workers wore red shirts and lined the entire Southbank from Westminster to Tate Modern, all as part of the “Red Alert” #WeMakeEvents campaign. From Exhibition News…
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