Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- Length: 352 pages
- Edition: 2
- Language: English
- Publisher: For Dummies
- Publication Date: 2023-01-12
- ISBN-10: 1119982812
- ISBN-13: 9781119982814
- Sales Rank: #2802340 (See Top 100 Books)
Hold productive meetings and events with help from Dummies
It’s a whole new world out there. With so many companies, big and small, electing to move to virtual or hybrid operating models, meetings have arguably become more important than ever as the primary way teams communicate day-to-day. But how do you maximize engagement when a screen sits between you and your coworkers? In Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, expert author Susan Friedmann shares her tips and insider tricks for navigating virtual and hybrid gatherings without missing a beat. Armed with top-notch guidance and insider tips from Dummies, you’ll be able to streamline meetings to maximize efficiency and save money – on or offline.
- Create effective and exciting business events and presentations
- Keep on time and on budget, maintain group engagement, and use social media to your advantage
- Discover best practices, proven tips, and technical advice
If you’re a professional who wants to make the most of business meetings, this is the Dummies guide for you. It’s also a valuable resource for anyone who needs to plan a large-scale event (seminar, convention, etc.).
Cover Title Page Copyright Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1: Been to Any Good Meetings or Events Lately? Chapter 1: Gearing Up for Meetings and Events Being Wise About Holding Meetings Focusing on Your Purpose Figuring Out Who Should Be Involved Knowing How Long a Meeting or Event Should Last Finding the Right Setting Getting Help When You Can Chapter 2: Strictly Business: Defining Meetings Holding Shareholders Meetings Gathering the Board of Directors Getting Away: Corporate Retreats Setting Up Successful Sales Meetings Prepping Quickly: Impromptu Meetings Chapter 3: The ABCs of Meeting Preparation Identifying the Purpose Planning the Agenda Inviting Attendees Assessing Your Needs Assisting Guests with Special Needs Setting the Scene Chapter 4: Mixing Business with Pleasure: Events Heading to a Destination Event Connecting with the Media Honoring Employees Launching a Product Chapter 5: Bringing an Event to Life Deciding When to Stage Your Event Choosing Your Venue Scripting the Event Analyzing Your Audience Creating the Atmosphere Creating a Memorable Theme Entertaining the Groups Part 2: It’s All Show Business Chapter 6: Get Me to the Meeting on Time Up, Up, and Away: Air Travel Made Easy Organizing Ground Transportation Working with a Travel Agent Timing It Right Chapter 7: Food for Thought Considering Food and Beverage Concerns Exploring Eating Options Serving Drinks at Your Event Working with the Catering Manager Getting It All in Writing Chapter 8: Selecting Great Speakers Understanding Types of Presentation Selecting Good Speakers Using Help to Find a Speaker Understanding Fees Confirming Arrangements in Writing Chapter 9: It’s the Extras That Count Helping Guests Get a Good Meal Showing Off the Location to Your Guests Putting Sports and Exercise on the Menu Welcoming Spouses and Partners Chapter 10: Lights, Camera, Action! Taking Control of Your Environment Handling Your Audiovisual Needs Exploring Special Presentation Situations Part 3: No Guts, No Story Chapter 11: Nuts and Bolts: Negotiating, Contracting, and Ensuring Safety Finding the Best Supplier with RFPs Negotiating the Deal Signing on the Dotted Line Creating a Safe and Secure Event Liability and Insurance Issues Chapter 12: Working with Vendors Teaming Up Working with Specific Types of Vendors Chapter 13: Drinking Champagne on a Beer Budget Preparing a Budget Making Money Cost-Cutting Tips for the Savvy Planner Part 4: Building Bridges with Technology Chapter 14: Making Meeting Technology Work for You Why Go Virtual? Exploring What’s Available Selecting the Right Meeting Alternative Chapter 15: This Phone’s for You: Conference Calling Exploring Service Options Tips for a Successful Conference Call Minding Your Manners: Conference Calling Etiquette Chapter 16: Holding Meetings Online The Pros and Cons of Meeting Online Determining Your Needs Choosing the Right Format Staging a Successful Videoconference Springing into Action Special Considerations for Webinars Running Hybrid Meetings Chapter 17: Expanding Your Reach with Virtual Events Understanding Virtual Events Types of Virtual Events Doing it Yourself or Getting it Done for You Making Your Event Run Well Part 5: Exhibiting at Trade Shows Chapter 18: Planning for Gold: Exhibiting 101 Planning a Successful Exhibit Promoting Your Exhibit Chapter 19: Strutting Your Stuff: Exhibiting 201 Counting on People for Exhibit Success Ensuring a Productive Exhibit Measuring Results Chapter 20: Presenting the Floor Show: Exhibiting 301 Honing in on Leads Giving Visitors a Touch of Show Biz Feed Them and They Will Come: Using Hospitality Suites Getting into Uniform Dealing with Snoops Outfoxing the Competition Part 6: The Part of Tens Chapter 21: Ten Creative Ways to Meet Being a Sport Starting a Thread Getting on the Phone Making It a Game Recording a Message Sharing the Knowledge Writing an E-Mail Tapping Productivity Apps Whiteboard Brain Storm Sending out a Survey Chapter 22: Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid Forgetting to Check Dates Booking a Site Before Making a Visit Failing to Market Your Event Signing Contracts That Lack Specifics Failing to Plan Neglecting to Check References Leaving Important Details to the Last Minute Letting Someone Else Do the Planning Neglecting Contingencies Trying to Save Money Chapter 23: Ten Top Negotiating Tactics Knowing What You Want Doing Your Research Rehearsing Your Opening Asking Powerful Questions Becoming an Information Monger Being a Champion Listener Creating a Positive Mood Being Prepared to Walk Away Knowing Negotiating Styles Exercising Silence Chapter 24: Ten Strategies For Exhibiting Overseas Doing Your Homework Starting Early Budgeting Carefully Designing Your Overseas Exhibit Space Constructing Your Exhibit Dealing with Customs Issues Providing Hospitality Exhibiting Sensitivity to the Host Culture Using Native Speakers for Translations Being Patient Appendix: Checklist Heaven Small Meeting Checklist Site Selection Checklist Food and Beverage Functions Checklist Accessibility Considerations Checklist Audiovisual Equipment Checklist Staging Checklist RFP (Request for Proposal) Checklist Meeting Contract Checklist Trade Show Budgeting Checklist Exhibitor Toolkit Checklist Post-Event Evaluation Checklist Index About the Author Advertisement Page Connect with Dummies End User License Agreement
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