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Conference Organizers: What Is Your Duty of Care?

Velvet Chainsaw

As conference organizers, it can be helpful to consider our responsibilities from the viewpoint of duty of care — the legal definition of which is “a requirement that a person [or organization] act[s] toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would use.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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Event Planners’ Duty of Care During the Pandemic

PCMA Convene

As conference organizers, it can be helpful to consider our responsibilities from the viewpoint of duty of care — the legal definition of which is “a requirement that a person [or organization] act[s] toward others and the public with the watchfulness, attention, caution and prudence that a reasonable person in the circumstances would use.

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IRF Survey: Prospects for Resumption of Incentive Travel Optimistic

SmartMeetings

“Sanitation and health security will be permanently more important risk management strategies,” said FICP Executive Director Steve Bova, CAE. In addition to new risk management strategies, future destination selections and program characteristics and activities are also anticipated to shift as a result of the pandemic. “In

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10 plus books every meeting planner needs to read

Eventinterface

So, this book has definitely helped me in this area,” states Owens. Patton, Bruce, to be very helpful when it came to negotiating contracts,” shares Maxine Viktor with Prismatic Event Planning and Public Relations.

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7 Great Perks of Being an Eventprof

SmartMeetings

Since event planners are always tasked with managing a million moving parts, their brains are definitely getting a workout. Tasks such as budgeting, risk management and working with a variety of shareholders can certainly pose productive challenges. Mastering stress management. Maintaining a sharp mind.