Career & Leadership
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.
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.
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.
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.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – July 3 2018
How to Engage Attention — and Why It’s So Hard to Do
People are distracted for approximately half of their waking hours, so how do you keep attendees’ minds from wandering?
How to Build Your Team’s Trust
Working effectively with a team requires trust — here’s how to build it from the ground up.
Daniel Pink on the Best Way to Start a Meeting
No matter when your meeting or conference starts, the beginning is a make-or-break time, says author Daniel Pink.
Well-Timed: ‘When’ Author Applies Scientific Insights to Event Scheduling
Daniel Pink looks at the world of business events through the lens of When to improve the attendee experience and their outcomes. And since business-event strategists are all about the how, he also offered up ideas organizers can easily put into practice at their next event.
4 Tips for Selling Sustainability
Paul Salinger, vice president of marketing for Oracle, on how he builds a business case for sustainable events.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. PCMA People on the Move – June 26 2018
The Salary Survey, By the Numbers
A highlights reel from the 2018 Convene Salary Survey.