Guests and clients enjoy effortless events, but we all know that behind the scenes that isn’t always the case. Aside from duct tape, zap straps, and first aid essentials the most important tools in your kit should be:
1. Composure and patience
2. Strong organizational and problem solving skills
3. Creative thinking and simplicity
4. Sense of Humor
There are [...]
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What’s in your tool kit?
To Do List: Education and Volunteering
I am approached at least 3-4 times daily by wanna-be event planners. These hopefuls are filled with the enthusiasm and desire that all employers look for however the sad reality is, full time employment is scarce in the event industry in Vancouver. It stands to reason and few of my colleagues would argue : get [...]
Customer Service and Client Appreciation
I was honored to be invited to the Grand Opening of the Coast Coal Harbour in Vancouver. This event proved to me the power of the people! Throughout the evening guests were treated to a warm reception from all the staff: Valet Service, Sales, Beverage and Catering Services, and Management. Guests had a sneak preview [...]
Networking Tips
The reason we network is different for everyone but ultimately it is about connection. Ask yourself - How do I make networking events work for me? Consider these 5 tips and how they all relate back to improving connections
1. Be open to establishing non-specific connections – not all connections will be related to your business, [...]
Everyone wants a discount: including me!
Business optimism sits on the horizon and changes that had to occur after 2009; some drastic and others safely conservative, are being implemented. One residual element remains as a carry over: everyone wants a discount; including me! This is not a magnified statement, I have always sought a better price to benefit my clients, [...]
I’ll get back to you after the Olympics!
Watching our city being transformed by the Olympic/Paralympic Games has been a gradual adjustment for everyone, and here we are just 9 days out from the opening ceremony with all the expected modifications in full speed. Standing in the shadows of all that anticipated excitement is an uncharacteristic business retort, “I’m sorry, but I [...]
Dear Oprah
Dear Oprah,
Could you please send your team to pick me up and take me on a 1-2 year world tour to meet and mentor with the best of the Special Event Designers and Producers? I want a sneak peek into the underbelly of what it takes to organize a Presidential Inauguration, Coronations, the Academy Awards, [...]
A 2010 Business Reminder
After the last year of economic turmoil, many of us could comment negatively on the bleak outcome however, if you are busily scrambling to put together a list of New Year’s resolutions read the article below, written by John Hersey, CSP . It is a good reminder for all of us. John is a leadership [...]
10 Basic Rules and Principles for Conducting Effective Meetings
At some point in your career you will attend an official meeting and will need to be prepared on the proper procedures that are designed to expedite business, maintain order and ensure fairness, justice, courtesy, and equal treatment for all members. Robert’s Rules are the principles that will assist your organization to achieve its [...]
Confused about Twitter? Come to this Cocktail Party
I will admit I was skeptical about the power and influence of Twitter and other Social media platforms. I couldn’t figure out what value there was to posting until I met a Business Leadership Coach; Patti Dragland of Strategic Sense Inc. Patti walked me through the etiquette and explanations that helped me better understand the [...]
