Even though the pandemic is moving on, our meeting and event habits have changed. Some have been clamoring for face-to-face meetings to return; some like virtual events' flexibility, speed, and safety.
This leads many organizations to offer hy…
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Put Teambuilding Front and Center at Your Conference
Many event organizers think about teambuilding as an add-on function. One that fills a gap in the schedule or can be completed in attendees' free time (i.e., paintball or rock climbing).
But truth be told, the right teambuilder can help build …
Icebreakers 101: Five Ways to Introduce Them Effectively
As the name implies, Icebreakers are meant to “break the ice” among individuals that are virtually strangers or perhaps only see each other occasionally. With proper planning, your icebreaker can be an excellent avenue for participants to t…
Make Your Meeting More Interesting With these Subtle Changes
Are these adjectives associated with your meeting – stale, dull, or uneventful?
If you have planned the same meeting the same way for several years, now is the time to make minor changes, so the event you and your staff work hard on is broug…
Make Your Meetings More Manageable with These Six Tips
According to a Harvard Business Review poll of 182 senior executives, many feel meetings are too frequent, poorly timed, and badly run. Consider this research:
- Meetings take up 23 hours of a workweek, up from 10 hours in the 1960s.
- Meetin…
New Year Resolutions for Work
Work resolutions can be related to personal goals for the year or personal goals for the day-to-day. Even the smallest of changes have the potential to "rock your world" if you let it. So start by incorporating some small, easy-to-do resolu…
Dos and Don’ts to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season
As the holidays draw near, this is a great time to welcome family and friends into your home or travel to see them. However, as the days get shorter, colder, and snowier, there are a few safety tips you should keep in mind.
12 Dos and …
Thanking Your Clients on Thanksgiving
As many of you know, Thanksgiving is the time of year to be grateful for so many things….your health….your family….and, of course, your clients.
Below are five great tips you can do this week to show how much you care.
4 Ways …
5 Ways to Thank Your Team This Thanksgiving Season
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, it’s time to appreciate your team in a thoughtful, considerate way. Research has proven that employees who feel appreciated will reward you with loyalty and continued hard work. Team member…
Attitude of Gratitude - 8 Ways to Show it This Thanksgiving
It’s not about the products and services your company makes or delivers; it’s the people that make all the difference. Your employees are the ones who sell your goods, talk to your customers and make things happen.
This post will tal…
Make the Most of the Holiday Season with This Useful Business Guide
It seems hard to believe, but the holidays will be in full swing in a few weeks. So, here’s the big question: Is your organization ready? Whether you are a small retail business serving your local community or a large enterprise organization, thi…
Follow These 8 Cs to Make Your Team Great
Everyone gives lip service to teamwork – “they are on my team,” or “it takes a village” or “that shows real team effort.”
Have you often wondered what makes a great team player? We can name them right off the bat in sports,…
Porches are Popular: What to Consider When Constructing or Updating One
According to the United States Census Bureau, in the East North Central area, 70% of new construction homes or condos are adding porches versus 26% are adding decks.
It turns out screened-in porches were popular befo…
5 Super Ways to Get Attendees Revved Up About Your Big Event
Your convention, trade show, or gala is several months from now. However, much to your disappointment, registration, exhibitor and sponsor signups are lackluster. Bombarding potential attendees with an email blast every other week isn't working. …