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IAEE News

SOURCE: IAEE

Congratulations to Rachel Bradshaw, CEM of AVIXA for earning her CEM! Read why she believes it’s important to stay on top of show management best practices to better meet attendee and exhibitor needs.

Visit https://iaeehq.com/2020/02/14/cem-spotlight-on-rachel-bradshaw-cem/ to view the full article online.

Industry News

What 13 Event Leaders Love About Events

SOURCE: The Bizzabo Blog

Several event leaders share why they love the industry and what keeps them inspired at work.

Visit https://blog.bizzabo.com/what-event-leaders-love-about-events to view the full article online.

How to Mend a Work Relationship

SOURCE: Harvard Business Review

Many relationships are built in the workplace, but as with all connections, there can be fall out. Here are three practices that can help you reset relationships that may have soured.

Visit https://hbr.org/2020/02/how-to-mend-a-work-relationship to view the full article online.

How a Green Team Can Help You Plan More Sustainable Events

SOURCE: TSNN News

Sustainability is becoming a focus in the events industry. A committee focused on green practices can help you achieve your sustainability goals.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/how-green-team-can-help-you-plan-more-sustainable-events to view the full article online.

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Try These 4 Steps to Avoid a Bad Relationship With a Vendor

SOURCE: Fast Company

While trust is an important aspect of all relationships with vendors, there are four additional steps to take to ensure a successful outcome.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/90462893/try-these-4-steps-to-avoid-a-bad-relationship-with-a-vendor to view the full article online.

Is a Conference Ombuds Program Right for Your Association?

SOURCE: Associations Now

Hiring an ombudsperson for your conference can help ensure safety for attendees.

Visit https://associationsnow.com/2020/02/conference-ombuds-program-right-association/ to view the full article online.

Why Experience Surveys Don’t Always Expose the Voice of the Customer

SOURCE: Forbes

Customer surveys need to change so their experience can better shape your offerings going forward.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/dangingiss/2020/02/18/why-experience-surveys-dont-always-expose-the-voice-of-the-customer/#61f14aa76b00 to view the full article online.

Is Your Event Prepared for a Medical Emergency?

It's important that any injured or ill persons receive immediate attention. Emergencies may arise in various forms - a fall, a heart attack, you name it. One thing is for certain, no one can predict these things. What you can do is be ready for it. Even during a minor emergency, event staff may panic in the heat of the moment, leading to poor decisions.

Find out how being prepared could have a lifesaving impact on your event.

CEIR Event: Insights on Where Events Are Going

How Much Can You Learn by Looking at a Face?

SOURCE: CEIR Blog

Facial recognition software is becoming a useful tool in many industries – here is how it’s impacting the events industry.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2020/02/16/how-much-can-you-learn-by-looking-at-a-face/ to view the full article online.