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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

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The MBECS were created jointly by Meeting Professionals International and the Canadian Tourism Human Resources Council. B: Project management. C: Risk management. D: Financial management. G: Stakeholder management. H: Meeting or event design. I: Site management. B: Project management.

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

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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. Following risk management best practices will help ensure event success. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.