Meetings Articles

1). Essentials For Writing A Professional Corporate Resolution By : David Gass
Describes what it takes to write a professional corporate resolution to be reviewed by the board or the shareholders.
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2). The Features And Importance Of Shareholder Agreements By : David Gass
Describes the need for shareholder agreements and records of such transactions in order for a corporation to be legitimate.
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3). When Teams Don't Work: 10 Major Reasons By : Colleen Kettenhofen
Copyright 2006 Colleen Kettenhofen "Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." Lou Holtz There are a number of reasons why teams fail, and why there is a lack of productivity or accountability within various teams in the workplace. In conducting leadership and team building programs worldwide over the last ten years, I hear almost day in and day out the main reasons why teams aren't more productive.
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4). Understanding Which Corporate Activities Need Resolutions By : David Gass
Lists some of the more important activities that need resolutions passed in order to be done.
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5). Ten Meeting Management Issues to Watch Out For By : Martin Haworth
Meetings are valuable components of organisations. Yet they need process, discipline and leadership/facilitation to work best. Here are some indicators to watch out for to highlight where things may be going wrong.
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6). By The Rocket's Red Glare: What Fireworks Displays Can Teach Us About Tradeshows By : Susan Friedmann
Firework displays are a traditional part of summertime celebrations. There's something about them -- the noise, the color, the pyrotechnic glory -- that resonates with crowds. According to some experts, fireworks as we know them got started in the 10th century. That means that this basic technology has been wowing spectators for a very, very long time.
Article Related to: trade show marketing, trade show sponsorships, target audience, trade show staff training, exhibitor staff training, trade show books, booth staff training, boothmanship, meetings, events

7). What Audience's Want From a Storyteller By : Mike Miller
When asked about the personal characteristics that best describe the "perfect storyteller", audiences say they want a storyteller who is: Enthusiastic. Show your audience that you are happy to be there. Dynamic. Wow your audience with your own sense of style and delivery. Sincere. Be believable through your words and actions. Confident. Know your stories.
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8). Understanding The Need For Proxy Voting By : David Gass
Describes the process of voting by proxy at company meetings.
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9). The Power of Podcasting: What Exhibitors Need To Know By : Susan Friedmann
What's the most precious commodity in the world? Nope. Not gold. Not platinum. Not uranium. Not diamonds. The most precious commodity in the world is not something you can mine, or harvest, or hoard in safety deposit boxes. The most precious commodity is something you have an almost endless supply of. Major industries go out of their way to get it from you.
Article Related to: trade show marketing, trade show planning, podcasting, business podcast, business communication, trade show books, booth staff training, boothmanship, meetings, events

10). Begin at the Beginning: Secrets for Success By : Susan Friedmann
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. It's a saying so true that it has become clich� -- a phrase used by suit salesmen and purveyors of shampoo -- but it's a saying that should serve as a motto for your booth staff. A trade show is a non-stop series of beginnings. Every moment -- from the second the doors open until they blink the lights signalling the end of the day -- is a moment where you could be meeting customers for the very first time.
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11). Show Me the Money: Maximizing Tradeshow ROI By : Susan Friedmann
I hear it all the time: Tradeshows are a waste of time and money. We stand around, selling our hearts out, and what do we have to show at the end of the day? Nothing. Well, that's the result you should expect, if you're like most exhibitors, and neglect the most crucial aspect of tradeshow participation: Follow Up. What happens at the tradeshow is obviously import to your success, but equally important is what happens after the show ends.
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12). Get Organised Now! By : Dan Jacobs
Are you a fire-fighter? Many clever confident people are held back in the main by a single weakness. They are totally disorganised. This can lead to procrastination, fire-fighting and eventually total failure. Diagnosis is the first step to recovery. If you can recognise this weakness in yourself, you can take steps to eliminate this disadvantage. If you are disorganised you are at a disadvantage.
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13). On Networking Groups ( Part Five ) By : Jeffery Glaze
Online networking web sites. Are they really networking and are they really working? They have been springing up all over. They are based on contact management. They are direct in messaging, emailing, and even in the six degrees of separation. They go by many different names and have various methods of finding people. The problem with these sites is that they are not really networking.
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14). On Networking Groups (Part One) By : Jeffery Glaze
I have been trying to think about how I can talk about this subject and address it in a way that would be fair and balanced without injecting too much personal opinion and have decided to first talk about the types of groups and then later on be more specific. It is important to remember that you will have preferences that may not align with mine, but that each of us share a common goal in our networking.
Article Related to: business, networking, meetings, sales, marketing, promotion

15). Consensus - What it is and When to Achieve it By : Kevin
Tom was working hard to change the culture in his organization. He wanted to create greater collaboration, teamwork and empowerment. He envisioned an organization where people loved coming to work each day. He knew that when these things were a part of working life that productivity would sky rocket, and greater business results would flow naturally from this new culture.
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16). Video And Meeting Presentation Tips For Newbies By : Brien Lee
I'm an A-V Geek, and for thirty years, I've sweated the big and small stuff as a producer of meetings, conferences, and sales rallies. During that time I have developed a checklist of five special "secrets� I use to insure that the meeting media will go right. Go right? You see, the customer has paid big bucks for the video or multimedia piece that will help the crowd shake off the cobwebs (or hangovers) and get focused on the goals, spirit and business of the meeting.
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17). On Networking Groups ( Part Three ) By : Jeffery Glaze
I am about to share with you something that I talk to people about a lot. It is focused networking. In each business, we have a target market or the perfect prospect. If you have been in a particular business for any length of time, you should know what type of person or business owner falls into this category for you. If not, it is time to figure out who this might be.
Article Related to: business, networking, meetings, sales, marketing, promotion

18). On Networking Groups (Part Two) By : Jeffery Glaze
In "On Networking Groups - Part One", I spoke briefly about the four types of networking groups. Now, let's take a look at a category of networking groups. One category that most people are familiar with is the Chamber Of Commerce. Chambers serve a long standing role in the business community. It is a role of development and support. A Chamber Of Commerce can offer business both small and large with networking opportunities, training programs, legislative assistance and a host of other benefits.
Article Related to: business, networking, meetings, sales, marketing, promotion

19). Ten Tips For Telling Great Videostories By : Brien Lee
Buying multimedia these days is a confusing process. When you want a sight-and-sound program to tout your company in person or on the web, what do you ask for? Probably a �Flash� or a �PowerPoint�. Problem is, that�s putting the cart before the horse. Today�s audiovisual world is filled with possibilities�some are found in the way shows are shown; others in the way they are created.
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20). Aligning Corporate Teams By : Terri Levine
Picture yourself entering a corporate meeting, team meeting, or business meeting. There you are sitting in the room, while someone in the �expert� or �boss� chair speaks to you or at you. There you are, not aligned with that person�s mission or vision. There you are, feeling apart from the process. There you are, lacking energy and the desire for being there.
Article Related to: management, teams, productivity, meetings, business

21). Dirty Little Secrets: Five Things Trade Show Attendees Don't Want You To Know By : Susan Friedmann
Look at there at the show floor. Check out the attendees. They look ordinary enough -- but they have secrets. Dirty little secrets that they'd never tell anyone, not even under duress. Successful selling at trade shows depends upon two things. One is your products and personnel: How good are your products and services, and how well do your people represent them.
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22). That's Entertainment: Adding Some Show Biz to Your Tradeshow Exhibit By : Susan Friedmann
What makes one tradeshow exhibit memorable and another so-so? What can exhibitors do to get attendees talking after the show? What can motivate visitors who may have had no previous intention of visiting your booth decide that they definitely have to stop by? Entertainment! According to tradeshow research, live presentations are the third most important reason why people remember the exhibit.
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23). Agendas - The Key to Successful Meetings By : Martin Haworth
For meetings to consistently deliver the required performance and hence outputs, it is critical to have a prepared communication process in advance of the meeting.
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24). Five Reasons to Make Meetings More Fun By : Kevin
The average person spends more time in meetings than they�d like to. The average manager spends the majority of their workday in meetings. Given these facts, it isn�t surprising that you can read lots of books, articles and tips about running and managing meetings more effectively. Seldom will you read that you should make your meetings more fun. In this article I will give you five reasons why you should purposefully inject more fun into your meetings.
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25). Meetings�Management Meetings�Why are they a waste of time? The 80/20 rule and 5 steps to success By : Bob Selden
Copyright � 2006 The National Learning Institute How often have you sat in a meeting thinking �This is such a waste of time. I have so many others things to do. I wish I could be somewhere else� Sound familiar? I�m sure we all have had these thoughts at one time or another and maybe for some of us, it has been very recent! My experience as a line manager, senior manager and organisational psychologist over the last thirty years, means that I have attended and run many meetings.
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