Behind the Scenes
A letter from the editorTo The Point
A Letter from Deborah SextonPost-Con Reports
An overview of industry conventions and meetingsSpeaker Savvy
Ringing cell phones, attendees answering e-mails on their PDAs during presentations ... How can speakers help audiences give them their full “tech-free” attention?PCMA Today
What's happening at PCMAFollow-Up
A wrap-up of what's happening in the industryCore CoMPetencies
Back in the April issue of this column, we discussed the topic of entertainment, but neglected to cover its counterpart, Special Programs, which also has two to three questions on the CMP examExtraordinary Meetings
For Gen Con, a giant in the gaming world, the question for its recent Los Angeles convention was simple: How could bigger actually be better?Meeting In Europe
If, when, and what to tip can cause consternation when traveling abroadMegatrends
Web 2.0’s promise is its ability to create a sense of community around your organizationSuccessful Negotiating
Eight steps to arriving at a solution both parties can live withLeading Learning
Everyone’s version of reality is shaped by their own individual experiences. How do we take those into account when planning meetings?Working With a General Services Contractor
Show organizers should expect decorators to collaborate with them on green initiatives — and it shouldn’t cost them moreWork Smarter
This time of the year is one of my favorites. Getting to spend more time with the family. Having lots of good things to cook and eat. And, of course, digging into my holiday technology stocking to see what our industry will be playing with next year.Meetings Made Easy in Mexico
The options for — and advantages of — meeting in Mexico continue to growPeople & Processes
Any organization that accepts payment card transactions must become PCI compliant by the end of this monthTED: Ideas Worth Sharing
No breakout sessions. No panel discussions. Just a single speaker on the main stage for 12 sessions, each session lasting an hour and a half, over the course of four days.Meetings That Move Minds
You just may change the way your next meeting is run and the people who show up just may thank you.Leading By Example
By transforming her private grief into a movement for social change, she has saved countless children’s lives.Making Meetings Measureable
An explanation of the MeetingMetrics toolIndependent of Commissions
The changing use of commissions for hotel useMenu Makeover
Serving healthier fare at meetings bolsters attendee productivityTest Your Knowledge of Legal Issues in the Meetings Industry
A test of legal issues in the meeting industryGreen Meetings
Meetings can leave a heavy footprint on the environment.PCMA is working to be lighter on its feet. Here’s how.Books
Soundview Speed Reviews of New and Noteworthy Books for Business ExecutivesOne-On-One With...
For many, the terms “CEO” and “leader” are interchangeable. This CEO says leadership is not something granted to you by virtue of your title, position, or corner office.Mexico: Turning a New Page for Meetings
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism talks about the economic benefits of meeting in Mexico — for both organizations convening here and the country’s local economies.Parting Thoughts
A profile of VisitPittsburgh's former EVP Bob ImperataRandom Offers of Conference Kindness
A program to make conference attendees feel appreciatedTime Out
Tales of experience from meetings veteransConspicuous By It's Absence
The stuggles Ireland went through to build it's own convention centerSara On Site
A Profile of Atlantic CityCreating Possibilities Preview
A preview of the 2008 Annual Meeting in Seattle
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