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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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10 plus books every meeting planner needs to read

Eventinterface

So, this book has definitely helped me in this area,” states Owens. “I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L.,

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AI Governance: Balancing Competitiveness with Compliance

Management Events

Gregor: Definitely. Another thing to mention is that the EU’s AI Act only applies to EU members and is being negotiated by the 27 member states. Then there are meaningful rules for high-risk systems which affect people’s lives – like government aid or the use of AI in law enforcement or hiring. Do you agree?

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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.

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Budget Financial Meetings: Doing More with Less

SmartMeetings

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. A collaborative approach will always benefit you in all aspects, including managing costs.”.

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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. THE ART OF THE DEAL Ogbeide sees negotiation experience as essential. It could be programming.