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Do One Thing: Your 2019 Plan for Safer Meetings

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Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. How safe are your meetings and events? Then one more.” .

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Financial Meeting Planners Face Special Challenges During Crises

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According to Fall 2019 Pulse Survey , conducted by Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), the majority of planners were keeping their budgets in check and considering a wide range of options for trimming costs. Developing risk management plans and protocols is a “big and important question,” Panepinto says.

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3 Shifts in Event Sustainability

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Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Case Studies

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For the first time since 2019, more than 14,000 domestic and international associates came together in person for a singularly inspiring experience. Case Study: 2019 IRF Invitational Pumped Up the Wow. However, some industries put more emphasis on risk management than others. Case Study: Cisco IMPACT.

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How to Host a Safe Event: Advice from Emergency Management Experts

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your venue) as Whitney warns that “confirmation bias plays a key role in these situations. More: Emergency Preparedness Lessons from ADMEI 2019. Who should planners talk to about risk management for events? While you should always get in contact with your venue, you should also have your own emergency plan.

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Risk360: On-Site Safety

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Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. But during MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference on risk management, it became clear that safety has to remain a priority. Ask the venue if anything unusual happened at a previous group’s event, such as unauthorized entry to staff-only areas or badge theft. •

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Risk360: Communications Policy

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Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. These steps from communication, legal, and risk management professionals will help you lay the groundwork for reaching out to your attendees and preparing information before an event so that you won’t be left scrambling during one. Talk to Your Attendees. •