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We are an operational industry and it is time to embrace that.

Posted September 21st, 2009 by maarten.vannest...
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For over a decade we now have heard about the ‘seat at the table’, ‘strategic meeting management’, ROI etc.  All very interesting topics, but the vast majority in the meetings industry have not walked far with these things.
 
I believe that the explanation is simple: Meeting planning is an operational world and the hearts and minds of the people are not into C-level stuff.

Meeting Support Institute at IMEX Frankfurt

Posted April 18th, 2012 by mireia.iglesias
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Meeting Support Institute would like to invite you to join and follow our program during IMEX Frankfurt.
We are really looking forward to see you there!



Tuesday, 22th May 2012.
FRESH Dinner. Early Bird only until Monday, 21st April!
MSI is organizing the successful FRESH dinner. This is the place to gather with meeting industry friends, such as meeting planners, meeting designers, technology supplier, actors, etc.

What Lectures actually achieve

Posted March 16th, 2012 by mireia.iglesias
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Lectures have limits when used for education.

Lectures are a great way to share information. However they are not as effective as discussions for getting learners to think, develop attitudes or change behaviors.

Why Lectures?
In politics lectures are called speeches. In faith institutions lectures are called sermons. In colleges and universities lectures are called teaching. Most conferences begin with a cornerstone lecture often called a general session keynote.

Sound Potential

Posted March 6th, 2012 by mireia.iglesias
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SOUND POTENTIAL
The sense of hearing, known as audition, is a crucial aspect to consider when planning an event.
by Sean Kirkpatrick.

Meeting Support Institute at EIBTM

Posted October 25th, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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As Every year Meeting Support Institute will be present next November at EIBTM Barcelona.
We have developed a networking-education program where we hope you can take part:

Tuesday, 29th November
 FRESH Dinner
 Club Catwalk

Brain-Friendly Meetings by Andrea Sullivan

Posted September 16th, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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10 Ways to make your Programs Effective, Engaging and Memorable in the Digital Age.

Everything we experience changes our brain through the brain’s “neuroplasticity,” its lifelong ability to rewire itself. Each new technology we adopt changes not only our culture and lifestyle, but the brain itself. It’s not so much the content delivered — not the information or the entertainment. It’s the activities we’re involved in Andrea Sullivan, M.A. when using the technology.

Four Conference Model Options by Midcourse Corrections

Posted October 7th, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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Once upon a time, many, many moons ago, in the days of old, in the rooms of the Inn, in the city of yonder, the time-honored, habitually-replicated, customary conference experience was basically always the same.

It was one-directional, from organizers to attendees.

Today, meeting professionals can select from a variety of conference models to customize the experience. Here are four conference model options.

Vertical Engagement: One-Directional

 

Chance to Meet-Newtonstrand

Posted April 18th, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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Newtonstrand combines online technology with on location events. We transform your events and conferences into a new medium that support your marketing, sales, business development, customer service and/or training activities.

Our dynamic, event based networking platform Chance2Meet will help attendees meet the right prospects, Join the right sessions and visit the right displays. Maximum exposure. Maximum impact. Maximum protection. Maximum revenue. You get it all with Newton Strand Productions.

Some of their products

The New Normal: 12 Meeting Takeaways when organizing a Meeting

Posted May 12th, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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1. Signing venue contracts two and three years before the event is no longer the new normal. 
There is too much risk for the customer regarding contractual obligations including attrition and food and beverage requirements. Some venues are suffering financially as well and want to hold the customer to their contract instead of negotiating a win-win. Things change very fast today.

Six Key Trends for Meetings

Posted March 31st, 2011 by mireia.iglesias
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Is your association prepared to use these web verbs to their advantage? Are your meeting and event organizers considering how these trends will impact your conferences and events?

1. Screening

Screens are everywhere! In our pockets. On our desks. In our living rooms. In our kitchens. In our backpacks. In our classrooms. At our conferences. On our tablets. In our transportation hubs.

 

Association/Conference Impact:

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