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Practicing Conference Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit Of Less And Better

Velvet Chainsaw

Too many conference and meeting professionals believe that being overly busy and overextended is evidence of their productivity. We have to exercise the art of focus. Unfortunately in our time-starved and attention-drained world we don’t allow ourselves the space to think. We avoid thinking as if it’s anti-productive.

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To Mask Or Not To Mask—That is the Question.

Coterie Spark

Over the past few months, the Coterie Spark team has planned and produced several intricate events and conferences. Based on these experiences, we’re more certain than ever that The Wild West of Conference Planning remains in full swing, especially regarding mask-wearing.

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Meeting Professionals Anxiously Want To Start Their Improvement Planning Process Yesterday

Velvet Chainsaw

The present-forward mindset employs an unchecked assumption that the conference’s existing business model, programming and registrants can simply be duplicated and extended into the future. The current conference state of affairs and financials dominate discussions about next year’s event. The Long-Term Trends Planning Mindset.

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What Type Of Learning Experiences—Shallow, Advancement Or Deep–Are You Serving Customers?

Velvet Chainsaw

They give attendees the chance to try, fail and receive feedback through written and discussion exercises. Presenters using deep learning methods ask audiences to solve problems or answer questions that are important, intriguing, or relevant to their jobs and success. Deep learning will often not have clear black and white answers.

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5 Powerful Strategies to Connect and Engage Conference Attendees: A Guide for Corporate Event Planners

SevenEvents

In the world of corporate events, conferences hold a special place as they bring together industry professionals and potential clients under one roof. however, organising a successful conference goes beyond logistics and venue selection. instead, focus on creating interactive sessions that encourage active participation.

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How to Be More Learner-Centric at Your Conferences

PCMA Convene

Peter Sheahan, founder and Group CEO of Karrikins Group, presents during PCMA’s Education Conference 2018 in Cleveland. Who is at the center of your conference planning, programming, and experience? In contrast, speaker-centric conferences emphasize subject matter experts and their knowledge. PCMA photo).

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All-Virtual or Hybrid? How One Conference Planned for Both Scenarios

PCMA Convene

But when COVID-19 began spreading in the United States, organizers knew the virus could derail their plans to hold the event at the JW Marriott Nashville in mid-August. “It