Many companies talk recognition, but how many walk the talk? For a corporate culture to be a “culture of recognition,” recognition practices must be reflected in every behavior. Everyone must be convinced that recognition is the right thing to do...
Think of all the small groups you belong to: your department; committees and project teams; civic, social, and religious groups, etc. In any of these groups, has there ever been a discussion of the process the group will use to make a decision...
Early in 2002, Hyatt Corp. rolled out E-mmediate Meetings, an online service offering lightning-fast rate quotes and availability for meetings of up to 100 people that are taking place within 60 days. This month, Hyatt is upping the ante in a new...
In an industry in which sales are driven by incentives like no other, few companies are cutting back their incentive programs — even in this tough economy. So says a recent survey conducted by CMI's sister magazine Insurance Conference Planner and...
The comment period ends March 15 on one piece of the Convention Industry Council's Accepted Practices Exchange initiative, a multiyear effort to define and develop industrywide accepted practices for the meeting industry. The APEX Resumes &...
A new conference center is coming on line soon, made for the executive retreat or incentive group that requires quiet — and a stunning setting. The site: 600 acres of parkland overlooking Pembrokeshire Coast National Park on a pristine estuary in...
Groups at the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, don't just get your typical teambuilding program — or your typical coach...
EIBTM, Reed Travel Exhibitions' European meeting and incentive industry mega-event, is working with Meeting Professionals International to greatly expand its technology emphasis at this year's show May 20 to 22 at Palexpo Exhibition Centre in...