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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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Risk Management 101 with Jordan Atherton, 1st Global

Connect Your Meetings

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. Ask your venue contact about existing risk management or emergency procedures already in place.

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Why Risk Management Is an Essential Part of Planning an Event

Floktu

Risk management is an essential aspect of project management and, more specifically, in planning an event. Risk” can be defined as any unwanted event or situation that can lead to the failure of your project or event. Here are some of the risks and reasons why risk management is crucial for each event.

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Teaching About Contracts? Here’s An Experiential Learning Activity For Your Class

Event Leadership Institute

When I was teaching a course in risk management and law in an event management diploma program, I was faced with this same challenge. One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. Cell phone contracts. Cell phone contracts. With cell contracts especially!

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Event Planners’ Duty of Care During the Pandemic

PCMA Convene

Over the next year or so, conference organizers will need to define their responsibilities for duty of care when it comes to their events. 4 Risk Management Questions for Meeting Hosts. How will they help ensure duty of care throughout the conference? Others were not. Will attendance be required or optional?