Planning Successful Meetings and Events

Introduction

Meetings have been held throughout the centuries; although the venues have changed, much has stayed the same. Oratorical skills were appreciated, philosophies were presented, the word was spread, people met to learn, listen, and make assessments—and all that continues in meetings today. Then and now, educators introduce current issues to the masses. There were and are political meetings, business meetings, public meetings, religious meetings, social meetings, and more.

Meetings as we know them today embrace many forms. Any gathering, large or small, with goals, objectives, or a planned agenda constitutes a meeting. Meetings may take many months of preparation, or they may be called at a moment’s notice.

Many of us are not aware that ...