So you're planning a meeting?!!!!! As Barber-osophy is all about enhancing teamwork and cooperation, we make it a priority to ensure that the presentations we provide are not only thoughtful, well-organized and memorable, but that we do everything possible to help you with advice for planning a successful meeting.
We understand that some of you have never planned a meeting before. You may have been assigned this task by a supervisor. Or you may have volunteered to plan a conference to assist a favorite organization. In any case, we are here to help. Terry has been a featured speaker at numerous seminars and conventions, and has learned a great deal about what it takes to plan a successful meeting. We are happy to provide here some tips for planning a successful meeting, conference, convention, corporate retreat, or seminar.
How We Can Help With Tips for Planning a Meeting
Some of what he has learned can be accessed using the links below. You'll get tips on how to select a speaker, how to help the speaker prepare a presentation customized to your audience, and how to introduce your speaker.
Did you know that there are many different kinds of speakers? One of the most important decisions that you will need to make is what kind of presentation is most appropriate for your particular meeting. Do you need someone who is a recognized expert in a specialized subject or industry? Do you need primarily an entertainer? Or, perhaps someone who combines a number of skills to present a valuable message in a way that will also keep your audience laughing. If so, you may find The Barber-osopher perfect for your meeting.
Below are also checklists of conference packet materials, on-site coordination of the meeting, and session evaluation forms. All of these should be helpful to both inexperienced and knowledgeable meeting planners.
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You will find a great deal of information about working specifically with Terry on the FAQ page. There is information about accommodations, transportation, attractions, etc. in four great cities for meetings--San Antonio, Dallas, Las Vegas and Orlando --on the Links page. Here, we have compiled general resource information to help you plan well-organized meetings that will be productive for your organization. Come back to the site often, as we will add to these materials frequently.
Choose among the resources listed below.
