Meetings. They creep into our daily working lives and settle in. They settle in well. Meetings have become so routine, we seldom think much about them. Today, we would like to share some ugly truths about the meetings with numbers: 1. We spend more time at the meetings than ever With technology advancement, most of our … Continued

You might be concerned that it might be hard to organise a memorable event, but there is a substantial offer out there, and ambitious event venues are willing to provide that something special that will leave an everlasting impression in your crowd. So, when you start planning your next event, do take your time to … Continued

When it comes to meetings, companies are on the hunt for spaces that reflect their hunger for successful meeting days. Gone are the days when just any meeting room would do. Meeting rooms that used to look pretty much the same, with furniture too heavy to move around, too bright or too dark, too large … Continued

When planning an event, one of the hardest parts is to draft a guest list. You want to make sure that you invite everyone who is supposed to be there. And you also want to ensure that the invitees actually come. Remember this: guest list should always reflect the purpose of the event you are … Continued

Ever said or heard: ‘Where shall I put it?’ ‘Don’t even need to look inside; I know already what’s in there’; ‘I’ll just leave it here.’ ‘Where’s the rubbish bin?’ Are there good alternatives to giveaways? Another event, another goodie bag. Companies are still reticent in trying to break free from this tradition, the tradition … Continued

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Much is said about networking events and opinions are pretty polarised around the following question: is there a need for networking events? No matter which side of the barricade you stand, there are 4 myths about networking events that need to be debunked. 1. At networking events, you need to connect with as many people as possible … Continued

Are you always running out of time? With the variety of apps on the market, you should be able to find valuable help to manage your time better. Finding the right apps does require time though, so we’ve done some research for you and listed those that you should start using right away. 1. How … Continued

2019 will be a big year for events: customers are on the hunt for more authentic and inspiring experiences, and event agencies and production companies are willing to deliver.  What are the event organizing trends 2019? 1. Business goes artsy: Festivalisation of business events ‘I would say that there are three big event organizing trends for … Continued

No boss can avoid meetings, so why not do them right – effectively and with motivational support? A good supervisor doesn’t cut corners, no matter how much they would like to. A good supervisor knows that meeting preparation is an important routine that they can’t ignore. Period.   In case you want to fight for … Continued

Year-end, the sweetest time for company parties and events. The organisers are buzzing; the reminders are out, the number of attendees looks promising, the venue is aware of special dietary restrictions. You, as a manager, have been informed that everything is under control. Before you put your dancing shoes on though, there is one crucial … Continued

Have you experienced the following? You prepare the whole day for your event, finally everything is perfectly set for the event. And you? You are ready to hold one hell of a meeting day! And whilst the guests start arriving, it slowly dawns on you that the no-show rate is pretty high – how disappointing. … Continued

Another email about an upcoming training session, with “Must-Attend” and “Register Here,” notes at the end. Many might think “Oh great, another day of work to be caught up on because of a training session…”, and wonder, what the value of going might be. You need to earn and deserve the training participants’ gratitude, and … Continued

Though event planning sounds like a fun job, event management is not for everyone as it is more often “multilevel multitasking multiplied multiple times”. Most people perceive event management to be liaison work with multiple parties but it is way beyond that. This is the reason why most agencies charge quite a high fee for … Continued