Career & Leadership

What will it take for you to create career that you want? Here are ways to develop leadership and cultivate other essential skills, plus hacks that can make a big impact on anyone's day-to-day work. And we look at ethics — how do your colleagues draw the line on everything from freebies to food waste?

Paying Her Dues, Building Her Toolbox, and Climbing the Ladder

Lanette Myers, CMP, the executive director of catering, conventions and events at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, weighs in on the demands and rewards of working in F&B.

BY Corin Hirsch June 1, 2018

How A Little Discomfort Can Boost Performance

Tim Harford, author of “Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives” on embracing the challenging process of seeking input from people who are different.

BY Barbara Palmer June 1, 2018

Making Sustainability Easy

Julia Spangler, the owner of Sustainable Events LLC on her next career goal, and her advice to young meeting professionals.

BY Cristi Kempf June 1, 2018

How to Make Your Conference Welcoming to All

Honest feedback from some attendees on how they felt less than part of the community at Risk Management Society’s 2017 conference led to new inclusivity initiatives at this year’s event.

BY Casey Gale May 31, 2018

‘We Can’t Sit By and Close Our Eyes.’

PCMA Community Advocate of the Year finalist Ken Sien on combatting human trafficking through awareness and education.

May 31, 2018

‘There’s a Lot of Potential for Quick Action.’

When Hurricane Harvey struck last year, PCMA Community Advocate of the Year Finalist Rachael Riggs had to think on her feet, spurring a grassroots volunteer effort through unexpected means — by creating an Amazon wish list.

May 31, 2018

How to Help Your Team Reach Its Full Potential

Are your team members stuck in a rut? Helping them navigate their learning curves could energize their performance.

BY Casey Gale May 30, 2018

Are You a Workaholic?

Ten percent of the population are workaholics. Are you one of them?

BY Michelle Russell May 30, 2018

What is Mindful Meditation (And How Do You Do It)?

An attitude of non-judgement is key, according to mindfulness expert Leah Weiss.

BY Convene Editors May 30, 2018

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BY Casey Gale May 25, 2018

Fueled by the Foundation: Celebrating Convention Reinvention

Learn how one of the recipients of the PCMA Education Foundation’s Visionary Awards helped a 105-year-old institution plant the seeds for on-site innovation.

BY David McMillin May 25, 2018

Could a Landmark Piece of U.S. Legislation Intersect With GDPR?

GDPR goes into effect tomorrow, but its impact will not be confined to the EU. One legal expert points out how U.S. courts might interpret the law in the future.

BY David McMillin May 23, 2018

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