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?

What Happened to the 2015 Class of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties

PCMA began honoring the rising stars of the business events industry through its 20 in Their Twenties initiative in 2014. Convene checks in with members of the 2015 class to discover where their career paths have taken them.

BY Convene Editors February 6, 2020

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.

BY Convene Editors February 6, 2020

People on the Move

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

BY Casey Gale February 6, 2020

Why Adopting an Agile Learning Mindset Is Crucial for Your Career

Human skills — flexibility, adaptability, time management, and prioritization — are becoming the most important skills to have at work, says future-of-work expert Heather McGowan.

BY Barbara Palmer February 4, 2020

Alan Kleinfeld’s Career Path: He’s a Planner With a Badge

The initials after Alan Kleinfeld’s name — CMP and LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) — hint at his unique blend of pursuits.

BY Jasmine Zhu January 30, 2020

How Do You Make Your Annual Event a Success?

Here are the top five things you can do to position your annual event to thrive, with aspects from registration to design.

BY Don Neal January 30, 2020

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.

BY Convene Editors January 30, 2020

Heather McGowan: Future-Proofing Your Career

Your mindset, more than your skillset, will be key to adapting to the changes ahead, according to Heather McGowan, one of the world’s leading experts on the future of work.

BY Barbara Palmer January 29, 2020

People on the Move

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

BY Casey Gale January 29, 2020

How a Summit Remade a City’s Transit System

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be piloting a new, on-demand public bus system without routes and schedules this summer — thanks to the mayor’s participation in a summit in New York City.

BY Michelle Russell January 24, 2020

How Business Events Can Help Australia and Puerto Rico

As Australia and Puerto Rico cope with bushfires and the aftermath of a series of earthquakes, there are opportunities for the events industry to come to their aid, says PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat. Here’s what PCMA is doing, and how you can help.

BY Sherrif Karamat January 22, 2020

News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week.

BY Convene Editors January 22, 2020

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