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The world is changing, and the way we approach meetings must keep pace. Here are four things I believe planners must focus on to keep their meetings fresh, relevant, and impactful...

Donald Trump has now been inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. There has been much angst about his rise to office, but there are some hopeful signs for continuing medical education. In December, the House and Senate passed t...

Accommodating your meeting attendees’ food allergies and food preferences can seem daunting. Here are some quick switches that you and the executive chef can make to create easy meals and snack breaks that avoid common food allergens. (Click here...

Your conference date is set, your agenda is finalized, and now it’s time to start promoting your event. Your conference communication must reach the right people and encourage them to choose to attend your event. The pressure is on...

The view from a guest room at Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceWhenever I am asked what my favorite city in the U.S. is, I never hesitate to say Chicago. To me, this city has everything I could possibly want: world-class museums, a great transportati...

Meetings. Events. Deadlines. Audiences. How’s a person to get it all done and still have time for all the “good stuff” like family, friends, and personal time? Impossible? Not at all. But you do have to develop a strategy, a structure, and a syst...

How much does your organization budget for professional development for employees? If yours is like most companies, the average is about $1,250 per person. Back in 2005, budgets were $1,600 per employee. Over 50 percent is spent on internal train...

Most people spend this time of year with family and friends, sharing food and drink and being merry. Holiday buffets will be filled with food galore, sugary treats, and alcohol, too. So how can you stick to healthy eating while still being merry ...

Why are conference dress codes so boring and predictable, whilst simultaneously managing to be totally ambiguous? If Dutch delegates really turned up in “business attire,” the room would be awash with designer denim—much to the shocked surprise o...