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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. I: Site management. Develop the sustainability plan for meeting or event. Being sustainable is more than just eliminating paper, reducing waste and recycling whenever possible. B: Project management.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”. Saving money starts with contract negotiations and asking for the right concessions; the larger your piece of business, the more concessions you can negotiate,” Lindenberg says.

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The New Age of Strategic Meetings Management: A Seat at the Omnichannel Table

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Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. Mitigate Risks Identify and plan for potential risks to your event to avoid issues. Consider risks related to attendance, sponsorship, logistics, and technology and establish contingency plans. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.