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NEWS!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in ReadReading, Paul Krugman, News, New York Times, Meetings, Learning, Events, Economy on Oct 30, 2008

I read - lots.  Colleagues ask how I do it and I say that I don't know how not to read and to learn from what I read.

 Next week, I'll facilitate a session for the PCMA Southwest & Pacific Chapter and the UNLV PCMA Student Chapter at UNLV about connecting the dots to the industry's future. In this session, we'll look at news items and trends and see what the impact may be on our world of

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Over-the-top meetings and events?

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Meetings, Meeting Planning, Maureen Dowd, Incentive, Events, Economy, Conferences, AIG on Oct 18, 2008

What is "over-the-top" when it comes to meetings and events? 

Do we judge based on the cost of guest rooms?  Travel costs?  Mode of travel (private jet v. commercial; first class v. coach)?

Is it the cost of food and beverage or the specific items served?

How does entertainment play into our view of what is 'too much'?  And if the 'swag' sparkles, is it bound to raise eyebrows?

An AIG incentive

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Never let your badge hang near your pupik

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Yiddish, Susan RoAne, Schmoozing, Mingling Maven, Meetings, Lanyards, Guy Kawasaki, Conventions, Conferences, Badges on Sep 20, 2008

The proper place to wear a pin- or clip-on badge is on your right side so that others may, when you shake hands, see it easily.  (This assumes certain abilities; the ADA and people with disabilities has been addressed here and will be again.)  

Lanyards, which are (to my dismay) the rage at all meetings, make your badge land, at best, in the middle of your chest but more often than not, a lanyard

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Did you hear the one about the poor hotels...

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Social Responsibility, Renovations, Paralympics, Meetings, Joe McInerney, Industry Associations, Human rights and tourism, Hotel, Events, Diversity and Inclusion, CSR Corp. Social Responsibility, Convention Industry Council, China, APEX, Americans with Disabilities Act, Abilities on Sep 05, 2008

that were fighting the US Justice Department about renovating hotels to ensure they'll be accessible under the revised ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act?

When I read that story on a few industry web sites, I shook my head in wonder, sadness, and anger.  How dare they say they can't do these renovations to ensure accommodation for all people when they can continue to put in fancy TVs and more

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