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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

Smart Meetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It’s like going on a treasure hunt to find the perfect pieces for your event at the right price, terms and conditions, and over time, gather this data to create a factual database.

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10x Your Next Conference: Why Now, More Than Ever, You Should Use Holistic Procurement Methodology

SmartMeetings

A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It’s like going on a treasure hunt to find the perfect pieces for your event at the right price, terms and conditions, and over time, gather this data to create a factual database.

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5 Event Management Principles Every Planner Should Know (But Most Don’t)

Event Leadership Institute

I recently had a conversation with an experienced event planner who specialized in fundraising events. It came up that she tracks event attendance and table seating in Excel, and I almost fell out of my chair. To me, those are signs of ineptitude. Those things I knew would be covered.

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5 Online Event Planning Classes To Jumpstart Your Career

Capterra Event Management

Main Courses: Foundations of Event Planning. Event Life Cycle. Event Types. Event Proposals. Event Design and Decor. Event Design Process. Design Elements. Site Selection. Event Production and Logistics. Event Elements Assessment. Tented Events.

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The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business

Capterra Event Management

Special Events Institute: Event Planning Certification. Topics: Event Life Cycle. Event Types. Event Proposals. Event Design Process. Design Elements. Site Selection. Event Elements Assessment. Tented Events. Event Tech. Price: $199 – $499. Floral Decor.

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A Higher Meetings Education: Future-Proof Your Career

SmartMeetings

CMP International Standards, for example, are updated every five years to cover the latest in strategic planning, project management, risk management, financial management, human resources, stakeholder management, meeting/event design, site management and marketing. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

H: Meeting or event design. I: Site management. If you’re strategic about creating a sustainability plan for your event you can have a powerful positive impact on the environment, your participants and your host communities. That’s why planners need a basic working knowledge of administrative tasks and tools.