At the end of last year, we started our series on organizing your companies external CONFERENCE or EVENT. In this follow up we delve deeper into the importance of PLANNING your event and the major importance of creating and utilizing a CHECKLIST to ensure the overall success and smooth running of [...]
There’s no single formula you can employ that will cover all aspects of corporate conference planning, but since you’re going to work with people united by one corporate culture, it’s critical to start from delving into it. Explore the client’s interests, discuss the conference vision with the client, and start planning accordingly. [...]
HAPPIER EMPLOYEES People who get to go to conferences to represent the company feel valued which contributes to job satisfaction. In fact, research suggests that employees who feel they receive training and professional development opportunities tend to stay longer. Gallup research has discovered that people who have the opportunity to [...]
The purpose of your conference may be for a variety of reasons. A conference can be a small and intimate affair or a large-scale event that requires months of planning. Here are some important reasons to hold a conference:Build Morale: Taking your staff away for a team-building event is great [...]
Most people are immediately bored the minute they hear the word ‘conference’. What could be the cause of this? The same old 5-hour long PowerPoint presentation splattered with default fonts, and then there is the odd break for defrosted finger foods in a room full of bland furniture. It [...]
We all love attending events, and even though planning the event can be stressful, with a little bit of help, the experience can be worthwhile. One of the most important aspects of planning an event, whether it be a party, conference, wedding, or a luncheon, is finding the ideal [...]
When you decide to get married, your first significant expenditure ahead of the big day will be securing the perfect wedding venue in Johannesburg. Of course, you want the place to be breathtaking beyond your wildest dreams but, be careful not to be swayed by looks alone. To ensure the [...]
It’s never been more important for businesses to have environmental friendly credentials, and this is something consumers, and clients prioritise. A survey by Environmental Leader reveals that over 50% of consumers prefer businesses with a green reputation. You might think that because your business already recycles and is committed to [...]
Not all employees are keen on team-building events or getaways. For many employees, the loudest and most confident employee tends to dominate discussions and what gets shared. This leads quieter members of the team to feel like they can’t be heard, which can make them disengage during team-building – [...]
When it comes to the success of your corporate event, one of the factors is undoubtedly your choice in conference venue. Not only will the venue set the tone for all the proceedings, it will also make it easier for attendants to give their full attention, ensuring that what you [...]
© Copyright 2018. All Rights Reserved.
