I originally wrote this article that was published by The Planner and an incident at a recent luncheon reminded me to revisit the topic of proper tech-etiquette.
The business environment is the perfect setting to observe evidence that a number of etiquette practices remain unchanged, several are carelessly untrained or forgotten, and in the case of [...]
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Tech-Etiquette Revisited
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, [...]
Non-Profits Need to Embrace Technology
If you are a Nonprofit and have been shying away from technology or social media platforms, you need to take more advantage of of the benefits that further reduce expenses through labor costs and court donors in a more efficient way.
1. Spreading the word about your organization by using Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook will [...]
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 [...]
What are you Worth? Find the formula here!
I often get phone calls from enthusiastic event planner hopefuls poking around for information on what to charge their clients. This formula was given to me long ago from an event professional, and I in turn pass it on. I hope it comes in useful but more importantly, be realistic in the pursuit of making [...]
Pay It Forward…in Business?
In reply to an online inquiry I made, I was sent a response by the Director of Recognition Awards & Business Development and following her signature was written these words; “Practicing Random Acts of Kindness”. This was such an atypical business tag line but it caught my interest because I heartily share the philosophy.
Some months [...]
Five secrets for a new business outlook:
1. “Change” is the tug-of-war between familiarity and imagination.
2. Catch-up is not a condiment, it is a temporary impediment.
3. Complaints are solutions in their infancy.
4. Work as though you are renovating, constantly upgrading your value.
5. There is a journey and a destination where you always end up back at “Change”.
The Flip Side of Events – Guest Etiquette
As Published by: The Planner August 2008
At some point during your business career you will be attending or will have someone representing your company at a variety of events. Whether it is a gala, luncheon, or perhaps a private function at the boss’s home, being a good guest is more important than you may realize. [...]
