How to Plan a Meeting or Event Meghan Keelean, CMP Senior Manager, Meetings and Education, ASDA
What You’ve Told Me
What You’ll Learn Best Practices for Your Meeting: Before During After
One Idea
Before
Budget Basics Revenue vs. Expenses Add on fees/service charges Everything is negotiable
Revenue vs. Expenses Sponsorship Registration fees Food AV Materials
Budget Basics Revenue vs. Expenses Add on fees Everything is negotiable
Time and Place Goal: You want people to show up! Availability Onsite vs. offsite Contract obligations
During
You are the Event Coach Who’s in charge? Super tight agenda Stay true to meeting theme
After
Breathe…you did it! Celebrate successes Evaluate Appreciate Follow Up and Promote
Questions?
One thing and more… Plan ahead Ask for help Stay calm Be flexible Expect things to go wrong – and rebound like a meeting pro! Have fun!