Business Meeting & Event Planning for Dummies - Paperback

by Susan Friedmann (Author)

Hold productive meetings and events with help from Dummies

It's a whole new world out there. With so many companies, big and small, electing to move to virtual or hybrid operating models, meetings have arguably become more important than ever as the primary way teams communicate day-to-day. But how do you maximize engagement when a screen sits between you and your coworkers? In Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, expert author Susan Friedmann shares her tips and insider tricks for navigating virtual and hybrid gatherings without missing a beat. Armed with top-notch guidance and insider tips from Dummies, you'll be able to streamline meetings to maximize efficiency and save money - on or offline.

• Create effective and exciting business events and presentations
• Keep on time and on budget, maintain group engagement, and use social media to your advantage
• Discover best practices, proven tips, and technical advice

If you're a professional who wants to make the most of business meetings, this is the Dummies guide for you. It's also a valuable resource for anyone who needs to plan a large-scale event (seminar, convention, etc.).

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Engaging live, virtual, or hybrid meetings

Imagine your next business meeting being wildly successful! Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies shows you how to plan and execute virtual or in-person meetings for the entire company or just a few key people. You'll learn how to run successful conferences, trade shows, and virtual or hybrid meetings. You'll understand how to keep participants engaged and productive, even if you're meeting remotely. This fun and comprehensive guide will make sure your business events pack a punch.

Inside...

• Determining the value of meetings
• Deciding how and where to meet
• Running virtual meetings effectively
• Planning great hybrid events
• Hiring the right vendors
• Bringing your events to life

Author Biography

Susan Friedmann, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a well-respected niche marketer on a mission to wipe out sameness and add vitality and differentiation to entrepreneurial marketing and meetings. Well-executed events, in person and online, is her top tool for captivating a market. She's an international bestselling author of 18 books, and has trained and coached over 10,000 people on 4 continents.