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
Browsing Expertise
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
How associations plan ahead
An association’s annual meeting is usually no more than a three-day event, but its planning and organisation can take a... Read More
Menu Matters
When you plan meals for your attendees, taking cultural considerations into account as well as trends is key to creating... Read More
In Search of China’s Next Young Leaders
During a recent foray online, I attempted to find the definition of a “young leader”, a topical subject of discussion... Read More
Guidelines to Meeting Expectations
When meetings matter, how do you give the participants every chance for success? The better practices for meeting planners and... Read More