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Lessons learned

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Safety, Risk Management, Politics, Olympics, Meetings, Meeting Planning, Learning, GOP National Convention, Democratic National Convention, Conventions on Aug 27, 2008

Have you been watching the Democratic National Convention? Read anything about it in print or on the web?  Talked with colleagues who are there - either as delegates, guests, demonstrators, or volunteers?

Did you watch the Olympics and follow what went on .. beyond sports?  Did you watch to see how crowds were handled?

Both events - and next week's GOP convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul - are all

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Did you ever wonder...

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in WorkLife, Relationships, New York Times, Negotiate, Meeting Planning, Hotel, Empathy, Diversity and Inclusion, Disabilities, Dan Pink, Contracts, Abilities on Aug 17, 2008

... what it feels like to walk in someone else's shoes? Or ride in their chair or on their scooter? Or manage a day when pain overtakes you?

Recently, at an industry meeting (in a very large hotel) at which I moderated two sessions, I used a scooter to get around. (Sometimes my NHL makes me unable to walk long distances.)  It was a fascinating experience - watching people ignore me and pretend I

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Travel glamorous? HA!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in WorkLife, Travel Arrangements, Meeting Planning on Jun 28, 2008

I flew from SEA to IAD on Friday afternoon.  Fortunately, my flight was on time - and even arrived a few minutes early.

The day before, clients on flights from SEA to IAD were delayed on different flights  from one to 2.5 hours.

Delayed flights and cancelled flights contribute to the nightmare of travel.  More, airports and TSA do not seem ready to handle the huge numbers of people flying this

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WHY is the industry not talking more?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Travel costs, Travel Arrangements, Site Selection, Meetings, Meeting Planning, Industry Associations, Events, CVB, Contracts, Conferences, Airlines on Jun 04, 2008

I am astounded that the industry, at least as far as I can see, is not talking about even more airline cuts today.  CO announced cuts in flights and personnel.  This on top of DL, AA and UA.  The capacity cuts are going to impact meetings beyond anyone's comprehension I fear. And yet, I'm not seeing this as a subject that is being addressed on the web sites of the industry organizations.  On

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