Navigating the Ups & Downs of Contract Negotiation
In this Shakedown, one meeting planners shares some of her advice on how to accommodate today’s ever-evolving world of contracts.
Expert Advice on Fast-Tracking Women in Leadership Roles
In this Shakedown, Professor M.S. Rao discusses strategies for women to get into leadership roles and how corporations can better advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
Meeting Planners Could Be at the Forefront of Innovation
"The gap between truth and fiction is growing. On one hand, we're manufacturing reality, scrolling through everyone's perfect moments on Instagram or Facebook."
Stay Relevant: How to Keep Your Event from Melting
Keep your event from melting by addressing three key meeting elements: attendance, enthusiasm and exciting topics.
How EcoChi Encourages Nature-Inspired Event Design
In this Shakedown, Debra Duneier, president of EcoChi, discusses the concept and addresses why planners should be incorporating nature into their events.
Designing Food & Beverage Experiences From the Verb ‘To Eat’
Marije Vogelzang designs food & beverage experiences from the verb “to eat,” tapping into the origin and cultural meanings of different types of food.
Harnessing the Power of Participation
In this Shakedown, we asked Adrian Segar, founder of Conferences That Work, about his new book as well as the evolution of knowledge itself as both relate to improving meeting outcomes.
How Improv Themes Translate Back at the Office
The skills learned in improv are skills essential to any office: communication, collaboration and creativity.
The Power of Swag: How to Successfully Incorporate Branding at Events
"If you’re a technology company, why give out lollipops or a tin of paper clips? Event giveaways should be relevant to both your company and your audience."
Why Mindful Meetings Are the Next Big Thing
"Meditation experts suggest that the most ideal time to meditate is post-workout."
Is Art the New Food?
"Groups really gravitate to learning about our city’s history and heritage through the art and artists who have lived and worked here."
Finding the Right Balance for Effective Postmortem Practices
Prevue speaks with Andrea Cannistraci, president and founder of andgreat, about how to find the right balance for effective postmortem practices.
Trends in the LGBT Tourism Market
"LGBT meeting planners do care about the LGBT–friendly reputation of hotels and destinations they choose for their meetings."
Tech Straight Talk with Millennial Event Mastermind Liz King
In this shakedown, we asked Millennial event mastermind Liz King, of Liz King Events, what's on the horizon—from tech trends to 'is this tech really necessary?'