Thought Leader Resources – Future of Meetings
Inside the Mind of a Meeting Professional
As a thought leader, you may not even know what is going on during a “normal day of a meeting professional let alone a “new reality” day.
The initial question to ask is – Is this planner dealing with an event that has been previously booked, planned, and contracted or a brand-new event? Recognize if dealing with a previously booked event they may still be working within the confines of that event contract.
As a thought leader, you may be dealing with many titles acting as meeting professionals attempting to analyze an event before, during, and after. From each of those vantage points, the questions begin. Before deciding whether an event should be in-person/face to face or virtual, review the following complex arrangement of questions and decisions.
- What do I do before the event? (face to face, virtual or hybrid)
- What do I do onsite at an event? (face to face, virtual or hybrid)
- What do I do after an event? (face to face, virtual or hybrid)
- Who are my attendees? (demographics)
What industry does the attendee represent?
What are the health, age, considerations of the attendees?
Are there travel bans in place for the attendee?
Are there travel bans in place for the host organization/company?
At what level are the attendee’s technology-enabled?
At what level is the organization technology-enabled?
- Where is the meeting located?
State, local, national, international
- Transportation to the meeting? Transportation once on-site at the meeting/event?
Car, plane, train, uber etc.
- Hotel/Venue
Are there geographical restrictions in place for the venue?
If relocating/changing dates, Does the venue have new dates available?
Is meeting space available based on social distancing guidelines?
Are sleeping rooms available?
Can the venue accommodate the new group if larger or smaller?
Can the venue accommodate additional technical requirements?
- Why are we having a meeting/conference/trade show?
What are the goals/expected outcomes of the events?
- Does the event already have risk management, insurance, and mitigation?
- Does the event warrant the risk management, insurance, and mitigation?
- Additional concerns:
Meeting Room Configurations
Food & Beverage Service
Financial Minimums / Attrition
Audio Visual Budgets
Onsite – Touching/Physical Contact (Surfaces, Materials, Giveaways, books, pens, etc.)
Attendee contact tracing
Attendee health records/temperature checks
Meeting Insurance – Take this into consideration when deciding whether to move forward or cancel your event. If there is insurance meeting planners may be forced to wait to meet contract terms.
How you can be supportive as a Thought Leader
- Have compassion/empathy for meeting professional/planning team
- Have compassion/empathy for attendees
- Ask more questions
- Listen more
- Collaborate with all parties
- Be Flexible
- Evaluate the event within the context of the greater goals of your organization/industry.
Resources planners are referencing:
| Event Industry Council (EIC)
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https://www.eventscouncil.org/
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| Professional Conference Managers Association (PCMA)
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https://www.pcma.org/
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| Meeting Professionals International MPI
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https://www.mpi.org/
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| HSMAI
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https://global.hsmai.org/
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| Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) | https://www.siteglobal.com/
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| National Speakers Association (NSA) | https://www.nsaspeaker.org/attend/influence20/
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| IAEE | https://www.iaee.com/
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| ASAE | https://www.asaecenter.org/
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Media Partners: https://www.g2planet.com/blog/the-24-top-industry-event-publications
| Smart Meetings | https://www.smartmeetings.com/
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| Meetings Today | https://www.meetingstoday.com/
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| Meetings Net | https://www.meetingsnet.com/
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| Northstar Meetings | https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Industry/Future-Meetings-Events-Industry-CEO-Predictions-Coronavirus-Impact
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COVID: Specific Reports
| Events Industry Council (global) | https://insights.eventscouncil.org/Full-Article/eic-connects-covid-19-resources-for-global-members
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| US Travel Association | https://www.ustravel.org/toolkit/covid-19-travel-industry-research
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| Coronavirus Recovery Resources: | https://www.pcma.org/coronavirus-business-events-professionals-need-to-know-faq/?utm_medium=top-cta&utm_source=pcma_homepage&utm_campaign=covid-19
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| Novel Coronavirus Resources | https://www.mpi.org/tools/coronavirus |
| Official Statement from IAEE | https://www.iaee.com/covid19/
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| HSMAI Global Coronavirus Resources | https://global.hsmai.org/insights/coronavirus-resources/
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| Meetings Mean Business | https://www.ustravel.org/programs/meetings-mean-business-coalition
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About Holly Duckworth:
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
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Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
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For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
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With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
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The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
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The stress of living today requires us to have stress reduction and focus techniques. Science has proven that mindfulness-based stress reduction is reducing health care costs and improving productivity and happiness. Mindfulness teaches you how to be fully present in each experience to become your best self. This session teaches you 7 applied mindfulness practices you can do at your desk, in your car, everywhere you go.
For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
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The stress of living as a sales professional today requires us to have focus and stress reduction techniques while selling. Look at your business mindset and the sales process in a different way. As a result of this session, you will make a commitment to be your most empowered and confident self while selling your unique product, or service.
For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
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With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
|Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
Overcoming Leadership Stress Through Mindfulness
The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
Everyday Mindfulness: From Chaos To Calm In A Crazy World
The stress of living today requires us to have stress reduction and focus techniques. Science has proven that mindfulness-based stress reduction is reducing health care costs and improving productivity and happiness. Mindfulness teaches you how to be fully present in each experience to become your best self. This session teaches you 7 applied mindfulness practices you can do at your desk, in your car, everywhere you go.
For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
How To Increase Your Strength, Pride & StaminaAs A Mindful Sales Professional
The stress of living as a sales professional today requires us to have focus and stress reduction techniques while selling. Look at your business mindset and the sales process in a different way. As a result of this session, you will make a commitment to be your most empowered and confident self while selling your unique product, or service.
For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
Leadership Begins With Visionary Questions: How Inquiry Increases Your Innovation & Solutions
With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
|Are you looking to lead your business in a different, more sustainable way? If so, then a conversation with Holly Duckworth is a must. Holly believes we are human beings, not human doings and teaches leaders how to bridge the personal practice of mindfulness into profitable business culture.
Founder of the C-Suite Network Mindful Leadership Council the premiere community for where mindfulness and leadership connect. The council she leads creates, contributes, and advances mindful leadership as a practice in the workplace. This is an elite group of professionals dedicated to the application of what mindfulness is, and the advancement of personal and emotional support for leaders to grow the income and impact of their businesses.
Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP is CEO of Leadership Solutions International, is a trailblazer transforming businesses and industries as a contributor to the New York Times, Producer/Host of the Everyday Mindfulness Show with more than 150 episodes Holly has provides training programs on applied mindful leadership around the world. Bring Holly to your company conference or event to educate, connect or inspire.
Overcoming Leadership Stress Through Mindfulness
The importance of being present while having a positive and resilient mindset has never been as vital as it is in today’s world of information overload, social media, and short attention spans. Cut through the challenges and learn how mindfulness can benefit you personally and create more opportunities for your productivity and business growth.
For all leaders, from aspiring through executive who need to perform in high stress or uncertain situations.
Everyday Mindfulness: From Chaos To Calm In A Crazy World
The stress of living today requires us to have stress reduction and focus techniques. Science has proven that mindfulness-based stress reduction is reducing health care costs and improving productivity and happiness. Mindfulness teaches you how to be fully present in each experience to become your best self. This session teaches you 7 applied mindfulness practices you can do at your desk, in your car, everywhere you go.
For leaders of all levels in need of inspiration and motivation to get through the most challenging days.
How To Increase Your Strength, Pride & StaminaAs A Mindful Sales Professional
The stress of living as a sales professional today requires us to have focus and stress reduction techniques while selling. Look at your business mindset and the sales process in a different way. As a result of this session, you will make a commitment to be your most empowered and confident self while selling your unique product, or service.
For sales leaders (especially commissioned professionals and top producers) when you need to increase sales in a sustainable way.
Leadership Begins With Visionary Questions: How Inquiry Increases Your Innovation & Solutions
With all the changes in our lives and workplace, the need for a greater inquiry, and the opportunity to imagine the future, why are we not asking visionary questions? When you don’t, much is left on the table and you have minimized your and others’ influence, leadership, curiosity, and change perspectives. Join us to discuss simple yet often not practiced, methods that lead to different types of questions. Notably, visionary questions.
For all leaders when you need to increase creativity, provide clarity, and innovation.
Today Holly takes the best of her strategic vision expertise, blends it with mindful leadership practices and her event background to curate conversations, and experiential events that change hearts, minds and companies.
Holly’s is among Biz Bash most influential thought leaders for 2019, Meetings Today 2018 Trend Setter for her applied mindfulness work and 2016 Smart Meetings Woman of the Year. Holly’s current best-selling book, Sell More, Stress Less: 52 Tips To Become A Mindful Sales Professional offers mindful tips for sales leaders. Her daily motivational book Everday Mindfulness From Chaos to Calm in A Crazy World is a best seller.
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