MARY JO WISEMAN, CMP  AUTHOR

A meeting agenda is a list of actionable items requiring attention, discussion, approval, dismissal or delay in the order in which said i...

I had the pleasure of doing a site visit last week with Megan McNally, senior catering manager, at the Elliot Park Hotel Minneapolis and ...

“There is nothing associated with more liability at an event than a medical emergency improperly managed.” Jonathan Spero, MD | CEO, InH...

Check out the most current revisions to my book, “The Meeting Planning Process: A Guide to Planning Successful Meetings” effective Janua...

In a previous post titled “The Hotel Contract Review Process,” I provided the: Definition of a contract. Basic information to look for in...

Early in my book, I talk about what a daunting task the planning of meetings can be especially for the novice planner or for administrati...

A business friend of mine, Nancy Nachman, founder and president of The Meetings Concierge recently wrote a blog on her website that I ask...

With the holidays fast approaching and knowing full well that while there are many people who relish this time of the year, others who ar...

Do you have trouble keeping your committee or department meetings on track? I came across this article that just might provide the solut...

Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and I have much to be thankful for again this year. As a corporate meeting planner, I had a grea...

One of the tasks I liked best in my role as a corporate meeting planner was the site, search and selection process. However, there came ...

The planning and executing of a meeting can be a very daunting task (to say the least) for someone who has never planned a meeting befor...

A long-time friend and business acquaintance, Nancy Nachman, founder and chief connecting officer, The Meetings Concierge, recently ident...

Looking for some keen insights into how to increase your revenue stream as an independent planner? I recommend you consider reading Patri...

Looking for something different to do in Las Vegas? If you are a food lover and are looking for a fun, change of pace culinary experience...

I recently added a sub section on safety and security to my book under the Site Selection chapter with questions to ask/things to conside...

I'm pleased to report that I recently updated copy to my book and the changes are now approved and ready for publication and will appear...

In a previous blog post, I defined an Overall Plan (or Meeting Action Plan) as the working document that identifies and/or defines the ke...

By my definition an Overall Plan (sometimes referred to by others as an Action Plan) is a working document that identifies and/or defines...

This isn’t your normal business blog. It’s more like a story, but one I hope you’ll enjoy especially if you need a little diversion. Aft...