April 30, 2006
Use technology when it's necessary. Think of your audience first, then how to "wow" them.

April 23, 2006
Think colors, shapes and fun names when it comes to team building excercises. Give participants something to rally around.

April 18, 2006
Think colors, shapes and fun names when it comes to team building excercises. Give participants something to rally around.

April 11, 2006
Although you may be hurried on the day of an event, your attendees may come to you with suggestions. Be certain to listen, acknowledge and say thanks.

April 04, 2006
Praise publically- those who have helped you coordinate and put together an event. It builds trust, promotes cooperation and rewards intiative.

May 08, 2006
Keep e-mail promotions short and sweet. Make the first 10 lines count when you use e-mail to promote a meeting or event. That's the average viewing area of an opened message on a typical PC screen.

August 30, 2004
Safety is a top concern for many meeting attendees these days. Send a letter to all registrants explaining your emergency procedures on-site at the meeting, as well as current FAA safety guidelines.

June 27, 2006
The Internet is an important tool for reaching a worldwide audience. Post details about your event in a conference-related area on your organization's Web site.

June 25, 2006
The Internet is an important tool for reaching a worldwide audience. Post details about your event in a conference-related area on your organization's Web site.

June 20, 2006
Don't assume that because your attendees are executives from a global industry your group will be predominantly English-speaking.

June 18, 2006
Don't assume that because your attendees are executives from a global industry your group will be predominantly English-speaking.

June 13, 2006
Don't cut corners on presentations. Tripod screens, plastic banners, posters, and draped trestle tables all send out the boredom alert.

June 11, 2006
Don't cut corners on presentations. Tripod screens, plastic banners, posters, and draped trestle tables all send out the boredom alert.

June 06, 2006
Agreement in conflict situations is a powerful response and fosters a strong bond between parties. Often it will yield better results.

June 04, 2006
Agreement in conflict situations is a powerful response and fosters a strong bond between parties. Often it will yield better results.

May 29, 2006
Guest speakers can be those within the organization, seldom seen by others. Sometimes a champion of the company may be your best bet for keeping the attention and keeping your budget conservative.

May 22, 2006
If your budget is tight, you might want to take a crack at designing your own promotional materials.

May 14, 2006
Prepare food appropriate for the function. If you are planning a dinner/discussion, serve bite-size food that does not require two hands or lots of chewing.

May 01, 2006
Prepare food appropriate for the function. If you are planning a dinner/discussion, serve bite-size food that does not require two hands or lots of chewing.

December 01, 2006
Did you know that corporate executives in other countries believe that meetings should be attended strictly for business purposes? They may not think, as many Americans do, that business networking can take place in social or recreational settings.

November 29, 2006
Using several people to make housekeeping announcements can be energizing to the group if you follow a this simple rule: When making an announcement, the person must keep it snappy, talking between 30 seconds and one minute.

November 22, 2006
Keep e-mail promotions short and sweet. Make the first 10 lines count when you use e-mail to promote a meeting or event. That's the average viewing area of an opened message on a typical PC screen.

November 15, 2006
Safety is a top concern for many meeting attendees these days. Send a letter to all registrants explaining your emergency procedures on-site at the meeting, as well as current FAA safety guidelines.

November 08, 2006
Ask your attendees to complete a questionnaire with emergency contact information before your meeting begins. If it’s a conference with a registration form you can include it in the form. It's easy for the attendee to write it in the registration form while at home.

November 01, 2006
Take the guesswork out of meeting planning. If you are new to organizing business meetings, take a look at our Meeting Room Setup Tool. It's free of charge and offers some great room configuration ideas that even seasoned planners will love.

July 11, 2006
On your post-meeting surveys focus on the comfort of your attendees. Ask them about their hotel rooms, their reaction to the food and beverage, and the ease of getting to the meeting.

July 08, 2006
On your post-meeting surveys focus on the comfort of your attendees. Ask them about their hotel rooms, their reaction to the food and beverage, and the ease of getting to the meeting.

July 04, 2006
For a small meeting for a committee or board of directors, get to know the attendees better by sending out a travel preference form when they join the committee or board.

July 01, 2006
For a small meeting for a committee or board of directors, get to know the attendees better by sending out a travel preference form when they join the committee or board.