Meeting Checklists

  • Selecting a venue: Ask the right questions, make the right choice

    2014/06/25

    By Stephanie Rapko When it comes to real estate it is all about location, location, location. The same could be said when selecting a venue for an event. Not only do you need to ensure you have chosen the perfect location for the event, you also need to make sure all the finer details are considered to be confident the event will be successful. When selecting a venue, the type of event being held should be considered. You don’t want…

  • ROI checklist: Items to consider to ensure a healthy return on investment for your meetings

    2013/12/12

    We all know meetings don’t just happen. They take planning, company resources’ time and hard earned cash. In order to understand your meeting’s ROI, it is necessary to measure the full extent of the costs required to execute a successful meeting. It all begins with establishing your objectives.  Let’s start with the most basic of questions. Why – What is the purpose of the meeting? What is your message? How do you want your participants to behave and feel at…

  • Foundation building: Examining the essential elements of event excellence

    2013/07/16

    What the guests see or experience when they attend a meeting – the tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, speakers, band, AV, signage, etc. is the end result of months (or sometimes years) of work, as the stakeholders and meeting professionals have thoughtfully laid  a foundation for the meeting to be successful based on the stated objectives. If we begin with the end in mind, we can ask, “What do we want participants to walk away with? What feelings, what actions do…

  • Twelve tips for incorporating attendee wellness into your next corporate meeting

    2013/05/02

    Are you dreading your next onsite corporate meeting, surrounded by heavy banquet meals, dinners, appetizers, break stations loaded with everything from rich entrees to those decadent hotel brownies and blondies followed by long stretches of sitting? Our corporate meeting planners are happy to be experiencing an increase in requests for healthier options and activities at our clients’ corporate meetings and events. “In addition to the benefits for our clients and their attendees, our staff also feels more productive and rejuvenated…

  • Eight tips for planning a large corporate gala

    2013/04/10

    Galas have many different features that can add to the stress of planning the event such as sponsors, auctions and entertainment. In addition, dealing with vendors, meals, special accommodations, etc. can be a challenge as well. Here are some areas to think about that can make your event less stressful: You need to plan early! If you plan on renting a popular venue, make sure to secure it far in advance. Most places that are extremely unique can book up…

  • Don’t worry, be Appy: Seven tips to elevate your game with mobile event applications

    2012/11/06

    “Are we there yet?” Little Johnny is kicking the back of the seat, obviously bored, the seatbelt rubbing against the side of his flushed face, his patience long abandoned. If you are a planner who has resisted embracing the plethora of mobile event application opportunities available, chances are your attendees are feeling like “Little Johnny”. In a technological world that is spinning faster and faster, if you are not including even the simplest of event applications or social media technology,…

  • Use this checklist to create an incentive program your clients will never forget

    2012/07/11

    Another year means another incentive program. The constant challenge is how do you make it special and better that what may have happened the previous year? How do you create that unforgettable sales incentive trip (LINKS TO: http://www.americanmeetings.com/ami-Sales-Incentive.php) or employee appreciation award program that your clients will never forget? These folks have worked hard for their organization, and need not only to be treated extra special, they need to be blown away by the experience. Here’s a checklist of great incentive ideas to give your clients the incentive trip of a lifetime.

  • Ten tips for your next conference

    2012/05/03

    Conferences are hard work. From developing the creative treatments to establishing milestones and timelines, planning ahead can make all the difference in the world. When planning a conference, there are specific guidelines that you should always follow in order for it to run smoothly. Here are 10 tips that will help you plan and run a successful conference.

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