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Tips on tipping in the land of meeting planning
Remember that gratuities are earned. Do what makes sense to you. 
The dirty business of banqueting cleanliness
Talk with the banqueting team during your planning process and share with them what you expect. All necessary cleaning must be done back of house and not on the floor.
GMIC 2013: A bit of ‘madness’ to their method
At the end of the day it's about the story, and the Method story is remarkable. Truly one of the best keynotes that I have been fortunate enough to attend. It created a spark that will fuel me for a long, long time.
The view from the ballroom chair, Part 1: Enliven your opening session
Make sure attendees participate. Have them stand up and greet the person next to them. Conduct live polling. Ask questions attendees have to answer by standing up or sitting down.
Philosophy, not price, determines an event’s worth
Green meetings challenge the business model of consumption by looking at how we manage and consume resources, and much more.
Getting the most mileage out of going face-to-face
There are a few simple items, which, if addressed, can turn nonbelievers into vocal advocates for your event.
Should you work with speakers bureaus?
Speakers bureaus have been an effective way of identifying and retaining the right speakers for meetings since the time of Mark Twain. Yet some meeting planners aren’t sure how these bureaus work and have not tapped into the power of using them to find the right person for their engagement. Doing so, can save a ton [...]
