For virtually all of your conference planning, you need to start with the basic commitment trio. The “Big 3” are your theme, budget and schedule. And out of those three, your schedule is the one component that will require the most ongoing time and attention. Event schedules will be updated and revised constantly, circulated widely and universally depended on as projects move forward and your event unfolds. Since this is the time of year when most direct sales companies are planning their … [Read more...]
Better Recognition Starts with a Better Stage
This article is part of an ongoing series by Dick Wilson, titled “Awards Night." View the rest of the series HERE. My last article offered ideas on how to streamline your awards night by carefully scrutinizing your award categories and qualification criteria. Now it’s time to move on to the presentation itself. Let’s begin with a few “before” considerations—what needs to happen in the weeks and days leading up to your big event. And the first item on that list should be the size and shape … [Read more...]