On today's edition of the podcast we talk with Dr. Jan Roy of Kaplan University about her session slated for the CMP Conclave in Baltimore next month. She'll be looking at a terrific area for self-improvement and career advancement.
"The Importance of Soft Skill Competencies for Meeting Professionals" will help attendees better understand the area of soft skills and how it's an area of growing importance within organizations and an individuals potential to advance their career. Her focus will be on the leadership aspects of soft skills and some of the ways that attendees can better understand and develop them. There's still time to join us at the CMP Conclave in Baltimore on September 16-18. You can learn more here: CMP Conclave.
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As event planners and suppliers we are all aware of evolving threats that can impact our venues and attendees. The industry has never established a uniform set of international standards for safety and security. To address that need, the international Secure Venue Standard is being developed in collaboration with a number of industry organizations.
Paul Bridle and Vicki Hawarden will lead a session at the upcoming CMP Conclave in Baltimore to review the importance of standards in this critical area, then break into smaller groups to provide feedback on how the proposed standards can bets meet the needs of the industry. They join me on the podcast today to preview their session and talk about the vital role that providing a safe and secure environment for our attendees and guests plays in planning any event. If you're attending the CMP Conclave you should plan to attend this session and assure that your concerns and needs are met by the proposed standards.
For this episode of the podcast we were able to connect with Patrick Delaney of Sool Nua in Dublin, Ireland about his induction this year into the Convention Industry Council Hall of Leaders this coming October in Las Vegas.
We were able to spend some time chatting about his background and history in the meetings industry; and then what inspires him about our industry looking forward to the future. And how the work we do in helping people come together to change the world can be so inspiring to each of us within the meetings industry. If you'd like to see Patrick inducted to the Hall of Leaders you can join him at the Hall of Leaders Celebration in Las Vegas on October 18, 2016 in the Jewel Nightclub at the Aria.
Internet access at venues is a topic that causes significant challenges for planners. In this smart device connected age, attendees carry multiple devices and expect constant access and high speeds wherever they go. Internet access is not longer an option and free is not always the best answer.
We spent some time talking with Michael Owen of Eventgenuity and he gave us a preview of his upcoming session scheduled for the CMP Conclave in Baltimore. We cover not just the nuts and bolts of internet access, but some specific areas for planners to begin to improve their results from HSIA (high speed internet access). We also spent some time talking about APEX and the many free tools and information available to planners to help them begin to speak a common language with their vendors about bandwidth and much, much more. Here's a direct link to the APEX Bandwidth page: APEX Bandwidth & Connectivity You can register for the CMP Conclave here: CMP Conclave And you can learn more about APEX and the information provided there via this link: APEX The Convention Industry Council holds its annual CMP Conclave in less than a month in Baltimore. So that means that in less than a month attendees will be able to share in numerous sessions aimed at helping CMP's to hone and improve they personal and professional skills. The opening keynote at the Conclave titled "Lead with Levity" will be presented by Karyn Buxman. Karyn, a neurohumorist, has devoted her career and authored numerous books studying the ways that humor can enhance an organization and its leadership. She offers practical tips and advice for applying humor to all types of situations and ways for developing better skills to add humor to your daily habits. She spent some time on the podcast giving us a preview of her message, as well as a few of the many tips that she'll be sharing in person when she presents in Baltimore. You can learn more and register for the CMP Conclave at the CIC website. CMP Conclave
Last week we talked about therole of a fire marshal in keeping attendees safe at an event. Continuing on the theme of safety and security, this week we’ll take a look at rigging and provide a brief overview of how that fits into the responsibility for a planner to assure thattheir attendees are safe and comfortable during their time spent at the event.
ESTA (Entertainment Services & Technology Association) Technical Standards Program Strategic Meeting Tech Podcast Show #10 - Event Safety - a brief look at the role of a Fire Marshal8/3/2016
Just this week there’s been some discussions in the news relating to room capacity at some political events. We’re non-political here on the podcast, but it started us thinking about the role of a fire marshal and the greater subject of event safety in general.
When you’re planning an event a part of your responsibility is to make sure that the attendees are safe and comfortable during their time spent at the event. This can touch on a few areas, but today we start with a brief overview of the role of Fire Marshals and their responsibility for helping to keep your attendees safe. Event Safety Checklist from Eastern Michigan University: Event Safety & Planning Checklist ESTA: Entertainment Services & Technology Association Health & Safety Executive (UK): Event Safety IATSE Local 22: Event Safety Training Guid |
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