Future projections
New technology can come from anywhere, so it’s important to play. For instance, I’m a surfer but because I live... Read More
Browsing Expertise
Successful Social Engagement
A growing trend at conferences is to include social ventures as part of the programme. In my experience with orphanages... Read More
Maximising your potential
Those of us in the events industry are often in very high-pressure situations when all of the planning needs to... Read More
Workplace workout
A new branch of physiotherapy called “inactivity physiology” has rocked the office world. Scientists have worked out what is really... Read More
PowerPoint “postponed”
Sitting around the campfire on a cold Gondwanaland winter’s evening, what did ancient man do to convey information to his... Read More
The real value of strategic meetings management
Many Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) programmes concentrate on better buying and spending less. Implementing an SMM initiative can, and should,... Read More
Maritz research
UNITED STATES Integrating technology is the number one top-of-mind concern of more than 1,612 meeting planners, designers, venue operators and other... Read More
Making the Right Impression
The ability to create strong relationships is the foundation for any successful business or career. Managing these internal and external... Read More
Turning silver into gold
Feeling the pressure to win back-to-back gold at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, I went to Malcolm Blight, former... Read More
Social media debunked
An ad-hoc approach to using social media often results in infrequent activity and inconsistent messaging. Without a firm strategy in... Read More