Meetings Beyond Logistics

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3:00–4:10 p.m.
Presented by Joan Eisenstodt, Meetings & Hospitality Consultant,Facilitator & Trainer, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC

For years meetings have looked, felt and sounded like the worst school classes anyone experienced: rooms set in rows that dare not be disturbed, lights low so no one can see the visuals, teachers (a.k.a. “subject matter experts”) lecturing in front of the room, stern looks given to anyone who doodles or appears otherwise engaged, and little time for interaction. As planners hone their skills to develop meeting objectives, present meetings that have a high ROI, and work to provide all that is needed for meeting success, they sometimes forget about the energy and emotion needed for a great meeting experience. In this session, planners develop a greater awareness of learning styles; advance their ability to create different learning environments and delivery formats; and create steps to move meetings to a new level of inventiveness. Joan Eisenstodt founded Washington, D.C.-based Eisenstodt Associates, a meetings/hospitality consulting, training and facilitation company in 1981. She brings more than 35 years experience to her work with corporations, associations, hotel companies and DMOs, facilitating and designing meetings, conducting training, performing departmental audits, negotiating contracts and serving as an expert witness.

Education credit: 1.25 CEUs toward CMP Certification

Download a PDF of the session handout here.