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?

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – July 17 2018

BY Casey Gale July 16, 2018

Fueling the Foundation: A New Scholarship to Celebrate Deborah Sexton’s Impact

The Education Foundation is honoring former PCMA president and CEO Deborah Sexton’s 13 years of leadership with a new scholarship for one lucky business events professional and a reception in Chicago.

BY David McMillin July 16, 2018

Making Your Vacation Last

Time off is important — but how can you stay relaxed and productive once you get back to the office?

BY Barbara Palmer July 11, 2018

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – July 10 2018

BY Casey Gale July 9, 2018

Women Do Ask For Raises

Contrary to conventional wisdom, women do ask for raises. They just don’t get them as often as men do, according to a recent study.

BY Barbara Palmer July 6, 2018

Fueling the Foundation: An Immersive Experience

Looking for an opportunity to get a tan, enjoy a margarita, and make a difference? Head over to the Capital Chapter’s Pool Party this Sunday.

BY David McMillin July 5, 2018

The Rise of the Chief Growth Officer

One of the biggest names in business events just added a chief growth officer to its leadership. Is it a sign of a bigger shift in marketing that will place more pressure on events to deliver results?

BY David McMillin July 2, 2018

The Worst Time of Day for Productivity

An excerpt from Daniel Pink’s “When” discusses the dangers of the “trough,” a lull in the afternoon where productivity reaches an all-time low.

BY Convene Editors July 2, 2018

Questioning the Q&A

Author Daniel Pink said he started to figure out “intuitively” as a speaker a few years ago that the traditional format of presentation followed by a Q&A was not the best way to end a session. Here’s what he does instead.

BY Convene Editors July 2, 2018

What Is the Bystander Effect and What Can You Do About It?

Business-events professionals offer six ways organizations can help circumvent the bystander effect in the workplace.

BY Tatiana Walk-Morris July 2, 2018

Dan Berger: ‘I Would Tell My Younger Self to Trust My Instincts’

Social Tables CEO Dan Berger on his biggest professional mistake, his next big career goal, and his advice to young meeting professionals.

BY David McMillin July 2, 2018

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – July 3 2018

BY Casey Gale June 30, 2018

Become a Member

Get premium access to provocative executive-level education, face-to-face networking and business intelligence.

Join PCMA