Low Budget, High Impact Meetings
Back in 2010, an article in Smart Meetings addressed the “do-more-with-less” complex many meeting designers still face today. The author identified that the concept was not likely to go away, even as the economy progressed, because leaders of organizations now saw they could still make due with less. The challenge, however, remains that expectations for […]
CSR in Events: More Than Just a Responsibility
By Angela Jos It’s no secret that incorporating a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) project into event agendas has been on the rise in recent years. Whether it’s an afternoon clean-up a local park or a pencil drive for school children, companies are weaving these give-back opportunities into meetings and incentive trips alike. And, according to […]
When It Comes to Rewards, Timing Is Everything
One of the few times less can actually be more is when you know how to utilize temporal discounting with motivation and incentives. People are impatient, so your rewards timing is important. Reward them accordingly. To paraphrase Wimpy from the Popeye cartoon, “I’ll gladly reward you Tuesday for your behavior today.” Some of you are […]
Best Practices: 6 Components of Successful Events
Northstar Meetings Group and Visit Myrtle Beach published a guide about Best Practices for Creating Travel Experiences with Lasting Impact. According to the report, “meeting planners who focus on experiential events will reap big benefits: Experiential meetings help build lasting bonds, boost attendee engagement, inspire loyalty, and leave a powerful lasting impression.” The Incentive Research […]
Forget the Typical Coffee Break – How to Detox the Meeting Brain
Companies spend billions of dollars each year on face-to-face meetings, so don’t you think these meetings should be very effective? Unfortunately, meeting participants might just be too exhausted to retain all the information you are cramming into a few days. Travel to a meeting, in itself, can be tiring; then add days full of information […]
5 Ways Meetings Should be More Like Dinner Parties
by Courtney Spero PCMA’s Convene Magazine published an article in their CMP Series about innovative meeting formats. And one of those formats really caught my attention – The Long Table. First, read the excerpt from the article, and then I’ll explain why I think many meetings can learn from this Dinner Party idea. THE LONG […]
Incentives at Work: Motivation for Employees
Incentive Motivation: Best Practices for Incentives Too often, we think incentive programs and recognition initiatives are only for salespeople. Truth is, almost every organization can benefit from using both recognition and incentive programs as part of their overall strategy to impact culture and drive desired business behaviors. Effective recognition programs are typically based on the […]
Have the Courage to Reinvent Your Conference
Have the courage to reinvent your conference. Google did. The executive producer of the I/O developer conference, Amanda Matuk, explained to a BizBash Live audience why they did it, what they did, and what they learned. Though she did admit it wasn’t easy, she’d probably say it was worth it. The Pressure to Stay Fresh From the […]
5 Unique Incentive Trip Ideas
Sales Incentive Trip Ideas Nearly 40% of U.S. businesses now use incentive travel to reward and recognize their top-performing employees, salespeople, and channel partners, according to the Incentive Research Foundation. With more businesses offering incentive trips as a reward, and consumers experiencing more on their own (and sharing their experiences on social media) you might […]
4 Easy Steps to Plan Green Meetings
4 Easy Steps to Plan Green Meetings (BONUS: Green Glossary) Are your meetings Green or Sustainable? Wait…there’s a difference? While one concept is a big picture and the other more tactical, it doesn’t mean both can’t help make a positive impact. The table below qualifies the difference between green and sustainable and can help you decide […]