April 2011

As a professional growth opportuntiy, I have started the Business of Meetings Certificate Program offered for leaders in meetings management. The Center of Association Leadership through the American Society of Association Executives(ASAE) conducts 4 high-level two day programs.  My first program was entitled Meetings and Expositions Excellence.  This course was designed to help:

• Interpret current trends, key issues, and new competencies in the meetings industry.
• Recognize knowledge management concepts and their role in meetings and programs.
• Evaluate challenges, strategies, and innovations in exhibition management.
• Demonstrate the power of business partner selection and relationship management.
• Highlight key tactics and components involved during successful negotiation.
• Compare international site selection processes, special considerations, and cultural differences.

                It was an exciting learning opportunity!