Behind the Scenes April 2007
Letter from the editorTo the Point
Letter from President and CEOPCMA Today
What's Happening at PCMAFollow-Up
AIME 2007 Right on TargetPost-Con Reports
Wrap up of industry eventsPeople and Processes
Your ability to help deliver a unique,relevant, and engaging program for your annual meeting is critical if you wish to be seen as a "thought leader" in your industryCore Competencies
The function of enterainment is covered with two to three questions on the CMP exam- not an intense focus, but this is one area that can make or break a major eventLeading Learning
As a profession we have yet to make decisions that by now many might expect to have long been institutionalized. We must shorten the gap between when we become aware of the right thing to do and when we actually do it right.Working With a General Service Contractor
This first in a series of columns on best pratices for working with general service contractors explores the scope of services they provideExtraordinary Meetings
Innovation proved to be a fitting theme for the hugely successful Solar Electric Power Association's (SEPA) 2006 conference, co-presented with the Solar Energy Industries Association ... and it was even more fitting that the conference was held in San Jose, an area that boasts the largest concentration of technology expertise in the worldSpeaker Savvy NSA
"The most important part of the meeting is immediately after. What are they going to do with it once it is over?" - Walter HaileyMeetings Made Easy in Mexico
From mountains, to the desert, to world-renowned beaches and ancient ruins ... Mexico is a land rich in variety, appealing to groups of all tastesMeeting Budget
The room's decor can set the mood for your meeting or event - and it can also take a chunk of your budget.Successful Negotiating
If you avoid conflict and friction at all costs, here's food for thought: When playing the guitar, it's friction that makes the music. It is possible to make conflict work to your advantage ... and there are other times when it's best to neutralize friction.Workplace
When presented with an opportunity to volunteer for a professional organization in your industry, do you wonder whether it's a good decision to say yes?Working Smarter
You might think this advice odd coming from someone who loves technology and all things way cool, but I assure you it is full of common sense: Beware of the trappings of the "brand new toy"While the World Watched
The AIDS 2006 Conference in Toronto was a 22,000-attendee medical meeting like no other...Healthcare Meetings
Reported data suggests that health care conventions have rebounded after a series of setbacks, but rising costs remain a concernSocial Networking
Often slow to embrace new technologies, associations are finding blogs and podcasts can add value to their members and give their message a broader reach.Leading By Example
She says she honored the immigrant experience by becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Army's Combat Support Field.City File
An at-a-glance guide to leading meeting and convention destinationsLas Vegas
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