Overview:
In today’s competitive and highly regulated business environment, meetings and events must deliver measurable value. This 60-minute session provides a high-level overview of strategic meeting planning, focusing on how to align meetings with business goals, justify expenditures, and demonstrate ROI. You’ll gain insights into the key components of a long-range action plan, helping you ensure that every meeting supports your organization’s objectives while maximizing efficiency and accountability.
Why should you Attend:
Worried, your meetings and events don’t deliver real business value? Unsure how to justify expenditures in an era of tight budgets, increased competition, and strict corporate oversight? Don’t let ineffective planning drain resources or put your organization at risk. This session will show you how to develop a strategic meeting plan-a long-range action plan that aligns meetings with business goals, ensures accountability, and maximizes ROI in today’s fast-paced, results-driven environment."
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Who Will Benefit:
Marla Harr My career centers on training, coaching, and guiding professionals to grow and succeed. With a foundation in retail management, HR, training, and IT, I’ve held executive roles that blend entrepreneurial spirit with corporate expertise. I founded Celebration by Design and Business Etiquette International, combining my experiences to offer high-energy, interactive, and practical teaching. A Certified Business Etiquette Consultant trained at the Protocol School of Washington®, I bring professionalism, humor, and essential skills to management development.
I’m a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, member of Society of Human Resource Management, Association of Talent Development and National Speakers Association. And author of three professional development books on Amazon.