The best piece of advice Lance Wieland got from his first boss at UNUM Life Insurance Company of America was, "Don't be afraid to make mistakes." That was barely a month after he started, when she dumped a pile of files on his desk, told him to do...

John F. Schlegel, veteran trainer and former association CEO, describes how chief executives can foster both leadership and productivity at these all-important meetings...

Perhaps you plan meetings full time, or maybe you're a manager who's asked once a year to organize your small company's sales meeting. Either way, this guide is for you. It's a road map that will send you, and your small meetings (those with fewer...

When Business Travel Contractors Corporation (BTCC) went public in 1994, it was attempting to attract the major airlines to negotiate mileage-based fares and work outside the agency commission system. By January of this year, though, BTCC and the...

A Stress-free Meetings Destination For insurance industry conferences, there is much more to San Diego than predictably fabulous weather and picture-postcard good looks. This is a destination that boasts a mother lode of riches and conveniences...

Southern California has an agreeable climate (El Nino notwithstanding), abundant natural beauty, top resorts and business hotels, and world-famous attractions. So what can the region possibly do for an encore...

Known worldwide as a tourist and meeting mecca, Orlando is now making its mark as an incentive destination. Among the elements that make it an attractive choice for insurance groups: several world-class golf resorts, 75 courses within a 30-mile...

Picture a group of attendees at a small meeting being given this challenge: First they are divided into groups to come up with some ideas. The room surges with energy. Voices spill over each other. Participants introduce themselves and eagerly...

Woody King has formed his own company, Destination Management & Marketing, Ltd., based in Columbus, OH. A 30-year veteran of the hospitality and convention industry, King had most recently served as vice president of the Greater Columbus...

Don Jaeger has been named president of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau. He had been director of marketing for the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jaeger, who serves on the board of directors of the Religious...