How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap

How to Close the CEO-Board Trust Gap

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

A new survey finds that CEOs have less trust in boards’ effectiveness than the boards do. Good communication is essential—but CEOs need to help. Are we back to the early days of Covid when it comes to governance? The rapid disruptions to the U.S. economy and industry...
Climate Psychology and the Events Industry

Climate Psychology and the Events Industry

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Approaching conversations with others about the environment with a sense of empathy is critical for integrating green initiatives into your events. According to a new Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) statement, the latest round of proposed tariffs will...
Rearchitecting a Trade Show

Rearchitecting a Trade Show

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

The experiential zone strategy for AIA’s show floor followed the same path as an architectural project from start to end — inspire, innovate, design, build, and prosper. When Robin Preston, DES, CEM, and the events and sales teams set out to reengineer the American...
Why an Independent Implementation RFP Matters 

Why an Independent Implementation RFP Matters 

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Bundling AMS product selection and implementation into a single RFP is a common practice but an expensive mistake. A product search gets you a system, but implementation determines whether that system becomes a real solution.  Selecting the right association...
5 Things You Can Do to Deal With Today’s Uncertainty

5 Things You Can Do to Deal With Today’s Uncertainty

by | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Remember that the past five years have a given us a masterclass on uncertainty in events, and we can draw on what we’ve learned to support our audiences. ‘Planners are notoriously bad at putting our oxygen masks on first.’ Beth Surmont, CMP-Fellow, FASAE, CAE It’s a...