Career & Leadership
Adrian Segar, Founder of Conferences That Work, on his Career Path
Adrian Segar, founder of Conferences that Work, talks about his career path and give young professionals in the business events industry some advice: If you’re good with people, patient, willing to be flexible, and work hard, you deserve a great work environment; don’t settle for less!
How to Address Discriminatory or Inappropriate Comments at Work
Rania H. Anderson, author of “WE: Men, Women, and the Decisive Formula for Winning at Work,” says everyone has a responsibility to call out discriminatory behaviors.
People on the Move This Month
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Learning to Lead
You might not be managing your company’s meetings department yet, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start honing your leadership skills today.
It’s Hard to Give Negative Feedback. You Should Do It Anyway.
Here are a few things to avoid when having difficult conversations, like sandwiching negative feedback between praise.
Leaving a Legacy: Bill Reed Shares Career Lessons
The chief event strategy officer at the American Society of Hematology and former PCMA chair looks back at his 25-year-old self — and forward to the next generation of attendee engagement.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – Nov 6 2018
Improving the Professional Experience for Women of Color
A new study by the Network of Executive Women reveals how organizations can not just attract professional women of color, but retain them as long-term employees with room for growth.
CMP Series: How to Negotiate Better With Hotels
It may be tough to negotiate in a sellers’ market, but hotels don’t hold all the chips. Successful negotiators share their tactics for reaching a fair deal.
Are You Negotiating With the Right Partner?
Sometimes it pays to switch or abandon negotiating partners. Here’s how three planners do it.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – Oct 30 2018
Lessons Learned After Life-Changing Event
Microsoft’s Kati Quigley, the former chair of PCMA’s Board of Directors, shares what a scare taught her, and how it changed her outlook on her professional and personal lives.