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Informationen zum Autor Susan Friedmann, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a well-respected niche marketer on a mission to wipe out sameness and add vitality and differentiation to entrepreneurial marketing and meetings. Well-executed events, in person and online, is her top tool for captivating a market. She's an international bestselling author of 18 books, and has trained and coached over 10,000 people on 4 continents. Klappentext Engaging live, virtual, or hybrid meetings Imagine your next business meeting being wildly successful! Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies shows you how to plan and execute virtual or in-person meetings for the entire company or just a few key people. You'll learn how to run successful conferences, trade shows, and virtual or hybrid meetings. You'll understand how to keep participants engaged and productive, even if you're meeting remotely. This fun and comprehensive guide will make sure your business events pack a punch. Inside... Determining the value of meetings Deciding how and where to meet Running virtual meetings effectively Planning great hybrid events Hiring the right vendors Bringing your events to life Zusammenfassung Hold productive meetings and events with help from DummiesIt's a whole new world out there. With so many companies, big and small, electing to move to virtual or hybrid operating models, meetings have arguably become more important than ever as the primary way teams communicate day-to-day. But how do you maximize engagement when a screen sits between you and your coworkers? In Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, expert author Susan Friedmann shares her tips and insider tricks for navigating virtual and hybrid gatherings without missing a beat. Armed with top-notch guidance and insider tips from Dummies, you'll be able to streamline meetings to maximize efficiency and save money - on or offline.* Create effective and exciting business events and presentations* Keep on time and on budget, maintain group engagement, and use social media to your advantage* Discover best practices, proven tips, and technical adviceIf you're a professional who wants to make the most of business meetings, this is the Dummies guide for you. It's also a valuable resource for anyone who needs to plan a large-scale event (seminar, convention, etc.). Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part 1: Been to Any Good Meetings or Events Lately? 5 Chapter 1: Gearing Up for Meetings and Events 7 Chapter 2: Strictly Business: Defining Meetings 17 Chapter 3: The ABCs of Meeting Preparation 25 Chapter 4: Mixing Business with Pleasure: Events 45 Chapter 5: Bringing an Event to Life 57 Part 2: It's All Show Business 79 Chapter 6: Get Me to the Meeting on Time 81 Chapter 7: Food for Thought 93 Chapter 8: Selecting Great Speakers 109 Chapter 9: It's the Extras That Count 123 Chapter 10: Lights, Camera, Action! 129 Part 3: No Guts, No Story 145 Chapter 11: Nuts and Bolts: Negotiating, Contracting, and Ensuring Safety 147 Chapter 12: Working with Vendors 161 Chapter 13: Drinking Champagne on a Beer Budget 171 Part 4: Building Bridges with Technology 185 Chapter 14: Making Meeting Technology Work for You 187 Chapter 15: This Phone's for You: Conference Calling 197 Chapter 16: Holding Meetings Online 207 Chapter 17: Expanding Your Reach with Virtual Events 223 Part 5: Exhibiting at Trade Shows 231 Chapter 18: Planning for Gold: Exhibiting 101 233 Chapter 19: Strutting Your Stuff: Exhibiting 201 251 Chapter 20: Presenting the Floor Show: Exhibiting 301 263 Part 6: The Part of Tens 271 Chapter 21: Ten Creative Ways to Meet 273 Chapter 22: Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid...
