In these times of increasingly conservative budgets where conference attendance approval can no longer be taken for granted, it’s imperative to make the most of your experience. The more you get out of it that will add value to your department, the greater your chances of securing approval for future conferences. Here’s what I can share with you having just returned from my first conference.
In the few weeks since the Event Coordinators’ Network’s workshop, I have spoken to several colleagues who are interested in finding more event opportunities across campus. They are passionate about event planning but might not have many opportunities to dedicate time and energy toward the task in their current positions and wonder how they might fit more into their daily lives. I offer a few ideas in hopes that colleagues might be able to find some ways to bring event planning into their lives.
The start of new semester continues to inspire my professional development side. While my last article focused on going back to school as an event planner, this article will focus on brushing up on all things Georgia Tech.
As an event planner, we often talk with a variety of different people as we plan events with diverse goals. Being familiar with the university will make us better ambassadors to our guests and provide us with more resources in our toolbox. If I was creating a required reading list at Georgia Tech, here's what I would have on it.
To join or not to join? To certify or not to certify? Maybe you’ve asked yourself these questions. Four panelists were on hand at the Event Coordinators’ Network’s workshop to provide answers. The organizations represented were the: Georgia Chapters of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI); Meeting Professionals International (MPI); National Association for Catering and Events (NACE); and International Special Events Society (ISES).
