The Meetings Focus Live! hosted buyer and educational series got off to a rousing start with programs in Las Vegas in April, and Biloxi, Miss., so far in May (with the fast-approaching Los Angeles event taking place Sunday, May 19, to Tuesday, May 21).
Featured speakers for this year’s lineup include hotel expert Michael Dominguez, who spoke about meetings industry trends, hotel revenue sources, and negotiation opportunities at recent events, and veteran meetings industry educator Bonnie Wallsh, who lectured on the benefits of having a well-thought-out risk management plan.
Here are some top takeaways from Wallsh’s “Creating and Managing Your Risk Management Plan” presentation from Meetings Focus Live!
- Organize a risk assessment meeting with key shareholders prior to your meeting or event.
- Always ask your attendees for special needs, including dietary restrictions, in advance of your meeting or event.
- Once your risk management plan is in place, be sure that key people are fully informed of the plan.
- Designate your liaison with the press in advance of your meeting or event.
- Manage a crisis and never panic.
- Respond to situations empathetically and unemotionally.
- Plan for attendees with disabilities.
- Know that even with the best risk management plan, challenges might occur.
Another highlight was an innovative—and immersive!—Geoclean CSR team-building program run by Geoteaming’s John Chen (see the embedded video below).
Upcoming shows will be held in Branson, Mo.; Portland, Ore.; Sandestin, Fla.; Hershey, Pa.; and the Big Island of Hawaii. Visit MeetingsFocus.com/LiveEvents to apply and learn more.