Panel discussions have gotten a bad wrap…but I think that they are very enlightening, PROVIDED that they are comprised of positive-minded individuals who have an engaging personality and are very open and honest in their story-telling.
I think one of the key things we are missing here is that we title these “panel DISCUSSIONS,” yet if every panel member comes with prepared answers to stock questions, how is that discussing? (more…)
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The place that birthed my trade show career has taken a lot of abuse lately due to political, union, and cost concerns. I have a “glass half full” personality, so I believe that everyone can work together to get everything worked out to benefit all parties involved. (more…)
I have been in the event industry for 12 years, yet never realized that having to plan a funeral would be the most important event in which I have participated. My grandpa passed away unexpectedly last week, and my grandma, parents, and I were blessed to work with a funeral director who really cared about ensuring that Papa (as I nicknamed him as a child) had a ceremony that reflected him and his life. I am usually in the planner role as opposed to the planee role, and I have to say it was a very interesting experience to be on the other side of the table. While there, several traits of Scott Humes at Bopp Chapel became the reason why I trusted him so much and put confidence in his ability. (more…)
All of us in the trade show/meeting/event industry have suffered through…and survived…a different and difficult 2009. And most of us have commented recently that all of a sudden things are getting busy again! I just had the pleasure (I really mean that) of being on the road for 10 straight nights, and a few realizations struck me. (more…)
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