29 Sep 10 Will Meeting Planner Salaries Continue to Rise? Probably…
Meeting planners are in extremely high demand by companies that are just starting to learn that there is a lot more to planning events and meetings than they thought. The fact that so many companies are in a position where they need to step up to the plate or pack their bags and shut the doors has proven to be extremely beneficial to meeting planners. The demand for meeting planners continues to increase and salary is climbing as a result of the skewed demand and the relatively slow uptake in supply.
For this reason alone it would seem very likely that meeting planner salaries will continue to increase over the next few years. This does not mean that the job will be getting easier. In fact, it could very well signal an increase in non-planning related tasks and possibly a fusion with other job descriptions such as office manager and/or secretary. Larger companies are likely to have more need for dedicated and excellent meeting planners and thus it would seem likely that the competition in the high end will continue to drive salaries up.
This also means that the disparity between the highest and lowest pair meeting planners will probably grow over the next decade, with corporate meeting planners in big cities seeing the largest increases while meeting planners in smaller businesses will probably experience the smallest increase in overall salary.
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22 Feb 10 Preparing Your Attendees for a Successful Meeting
Corporate meeting planners wear many hats, which sometimes includes making sure the attendees are well-prepared. Pre-meeting preparation is an important part of ensuring the meeting is effective and productive, and also allows the attendees to know what to expect and which materials, presentations or notes they may need to bring. Productive meetings that stay on task and on schedule reflect well on the meeting planner, even if the planner is not the one actually conducting business during the meeting.
Here are ways you can help your attendees prepare for a great meeting:
1. Distribute the agenda beforehand – Make sure that all attendees have an accurate agenda prior to attending the meeting. Since you will be including the date, time and location of the meeting on the agenda, this also works as an effective meeting reminder.
2. Make sure attendees have background information – Either distribute materials related to the meeting topic, or let the attendees know where they can find the information they need.
3. Give the attendees pre-meeting homework – Whether it is simply asking them to read the background material or asking them to prepare ideas or a presentation, assign pre-meeting tasks that will help the meeting run smoother and get participants involved in the process.
With a little preparation, your meeting participants will have a more fulfilling meeting experience and will have you to thank for it.
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19 Feb 10 Balancing Planning Activities for Small and Large Events
Corporate meeting planners who are in charge of planning everything from weekly meetings to annual events constantly have a lot on their plate. Because the larger events and conferences are much more time-consuming and are typically the priority as far as planning resources are concerned, it can be easy to put off planning tasks for the weekly meetings, or to simply run out of time when attempting to pull together the larger events.
If the regularly scheduled meetings are check-ins, committee meetings that stick to specific topics or other meetings that are repetitive in nature, that will make your job a bit easier; however, there is still some planning that needs to take place on an ongoing basis and that cannot simply be put in place in the beginning like scheduling the room and equipment for a year of weekly meetings.
In order to keep these weekly or monthly meetings on track while focusing primarily on your larger responsibilities, setting up as much as you can beforehand and scheduling reminders will assist you in making sure you do not forget the tasks you need to complete for each meeting, such as confirming the room reservation, arranging for room set up, organizing the food and drinks, and sending out meeting reminders to the attendees.
Set up your email program, calendar, PDA or your mobile phone to notify you with reminders and you will be able to keep your smaller meetings just as well-organized as your major annual events.
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25 Jul 09 Event and Meeting Planner Salaries
When preparing for a brand new career, one of the most significant aspects you ought to consider is the salary. Meeting planner incomes vary broadly depending on the specialty and who you talk to, but there are a number of broad guidelines to check when deciding on a career.
National Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.Bls.Gov) reports that in May of 2006 a convention planner’s median annual income were $42,180, with the bottom end of the pay scale at under $26,000 and the upper ten percent making more than $70,000. The agency further separated the specialties, stating business, professional, and political event planners made the highest amount, around $45,000, and the lowest wages were earned by individuals in the travel industry at $38,270. Salary.Com reports current salaries at $53,532, with variations allowed for location and category. (more…)
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