One of the first things that happened when the economy crashed and the government issued bailouts was that meetings and events were canceled. The companies on the public dollar are now worried about how they will be viewed if they hold events and meetings.
While this leaves the meeting planner with a vague near-term future, it can also mean opportunity for those willing to face the challenges. Here are some ways you can protect (and enhance) your meeting planner career regardless of the stage it’s in.
Learn to Restructure
This applies to your business as well as meetings. As far as you are concerned, learn to automate as much as possible so you can save time and money. There is no reason for you to be working the way meeting planners were working ten years ago. Automate and survive. Read more…
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One thing that meeting planners must cope with is picky eaters. When you are planning an event for many people, you are bound to have several picky eaters in the group. Planning for meals is one of the many tasks meeting planners carry out.
Most people know vegetarians, and maybe even a vegan or two. If you have ever entertained for them, you can imagine how difficult it can be to choose edibles for meetings and events that include sensitive eaters. Understanding dietary differences will go a long way to help you. Read more…
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