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    MARY JO WISEMAN, CMP  AUTHOR

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    maryjowiseman
    • May 17, 2019
    • 4 min

    Definition and Development of a Crisis Management Plan

    A Crisis Management Plan (sometimes referred to as an Emergency Preparedness Plan) is a document that identifies and assesses potential r...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Apr 12, 2019
    • 2 min

    Now available as an Audio Book

    Be one of the first five people to receive a complimentary audible download of “The Meeting Planning Process: A Guide to Planning Succes...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Mar 29, 2019
    • 3 min

    The Meeting Agenda: A WIN-WIN approach to Successful Meetings

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Mar 27, 2019
    • 3 min

    Elliot Park Hotel Minneapolis Site Visit

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Feb 15, 2019
    • 4 min

    What is your Medical Risk Management Plan?

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    Book Update

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Jan 24, 2019
    • 4 min

    Tips for Navigating the Hotel Contract Negotiation Process

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

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    Mary Jo Wiseman, CMP | Author
    • Jan 14, 2019
    • 4 min

    Hotel Contract Review Process

    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...

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    Mary Jo Wiseman, CMP | Author
    • Jan 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Brain Breaks

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Dec 18, 2018
    • 2 min

    “Not It” An Approach to Life

    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...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Dec 7, 2018
    • 1 min

    How to Keep Your Meetings on Track

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Nov 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    Happy Thanksgiving

    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...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Oct 22, 2018
    • 4 min

    Site Review: Graduate Hotel Minneapolis

    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 ...

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    Mary Jo Wiseman, CMP | Author
    • Sep 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    Fail to Plan; Plan to Fail

    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...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Sep 13, 2018
    • 2 min

    How to Elevate Guests’ Experience When Planning Meetings

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

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    maryjowiseman
    • Aug 29, 2018
    • 2 min

    Book Recommendation: 45-Minute Marketing by Patricia Reszetylo

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

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    Mary Jo Wiseman, CMP | Author|
    • Aug 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    Looking for something different to do in Las Vegas?

    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...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Jun 21, 2018
    • 2 min

    Safety & Security Questions to ask during a Site Visit

    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...

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    maryjowiseman
    • Jun 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    Book Updates

    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...

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    Mary Jo Wiseman, CMP | Author
    • May 21, 2018
    • 3 min

    What role does the Design/Planning Team play in the Meeting Planning Process?

    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...

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