MARY JO WISEMAN, CMP  AUTHOR

Jeana Walz, Xtreme Assistant Services recently wrote the following article for her newsletter and I thought it too relevant not to share...

Innovation is THE buzz word in nearly every organization today, from major corporations to small non-profits. As meeting planners, we’re...

Located at 232 Main Street N, Stillwater, MN. 55082 Opened November 2018. Boutique hotel with a cozy, comfy upscale rustic interior of...

Book reviews are critical to an author's success but getting them can be a struggle. I posed the question as to why reviews matter to a...

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

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

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

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,...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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