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Five reasons NOT to use a Conferences That Work meeting design

Conferences that Work

Many corporate events have a tight focus. Management have desired outcomes for the meeting: e.g. developing new products and services, communicating changes in company strategic goals, training and incentivizing sales teams, implementing successful product launches, etc. So when should you use the Conferences That Work design?

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New Research Considers Human-Centered Meeting Design

PCMA Convene

Sperstad brings knowledge gained not only as an event planner and event-management educator to the task, but as a student of the human brain and human behavior. She has a master’s degree in neuroleadership, which combines neuroscience with areas including leadership development, management training, and education.

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Share information; don’t hoard it

Conferences that Work

. ‘And the men [sic*] who had the same or similar problems to meet in the actual running of their employers’ businesses found that an exchange of views and ideas benefitted them without hurting their employers.'” Whether you’re a community of practice, a consultant, or a meeting designer, this simple aphorism applies!

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How to Evolve Your Career Alongside the Rapidly Changing Events Industry

Event Leadership Institute

We should all be looking for the best tools, resources, designations, and skills to acquire into our professional toolkit, but we know this can be an overwhelming and time-consuming feat. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. The above resources are there to help you find your starting point.

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The fairest rules for meetings

Conferences that Work

At a traditional meeting, however, perceived status roles rarely change significantly during the event. This leads to a number of problems, which I described in my first meeting design book: Conferences That Work. Here are a couple of my own unhappy experiences.).

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5 Ways Neuroscience Drives Engagement at Events

SmartMeetings

This means the tone of a meeting or event can change dramatically based on one person’s mood. Creating a safe, positive environment that fosters collaboration is of utmost importance in meeting design. Priming can also be useful in the event design phase.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

She’s an established thought leader on the topics of technology, leadership, event design, audience engagement, social media, digital strategy. Her services includes Trade Show and Event Consultant, Event Social Media Management, and Training/Coaching. She offers 20+ years of experience in the Trade Show Industry.