Last Minute Meetings? Jump Online!

By: Deborah S. Hildebrand Discuss

You're in a pinch and need to get a small group together as quickly as possible to resolve an unexpected glitch on a project. But many of the team members involved are out of the area. No big deal! Online meeting tools allow you to gather everyone together via the Internet.

Creative Meeting Add Ons: Incorporate Holiday Themes

By: Terri Pepper Gavulic Discuss

Whenever a meeting coincides (even approximately) with a major holiday, there are many creative ways to use the holiday as a theme, which can then direct menus, agendas, content, activities, door prizes, and incentives. This article will provide ideas on how to successfully incorporate holiday themes in your meetings.

Running a Customer Service Training Meeting: An Agenda for Success

By: Terri Pepper Gavulic Discuss

Ongoing training of your staff raises their consciousness about the importance of customer service and can prepare them with specific tools and strategies. This article gives a prescription for running effective training meetings for your staff and covers the five most important ingredients in any customer service training session.

Stand Up and Be Heard: 10 Public Speaking Secrets You Won’t Learn in Toastmasters

By: Scott Ginsberg Discuss

Whether you're giving a speech to an auditorium full of people or leading a sales presentation for your three best clients, speaking in public can be a terrifying experience. But it doesn't have to be. Professional speaker, Scott Ginsberg shares his secrets for conquering your nerves and enhancing your stage presence.

Creative Menu Ideas: Mix Up Meeting Meals for Better Attendance

By: Terri Pepper Gavulic Discuss

Many companies host countless business gatherings on a regular basis. Varying the menu in creative ways helps to ensure attendance, especially for routine and repetitive (e.g., weekly, monthly) meetings. This article shares some of these creative menu themes and how best to incorporate them into your meetings.