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Ethical negotiations - is it an oxymoron?

Are we  an industry of those who don't know how the "other" party makes money? an industry that often (always?) holds something back for later so there is what some assume is "leverage" to make the deal sweeter? Do we negotiate ethically all the time?

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Three Ideas for Offbeat Group Fun in NorCal

Just three quick suggestions for 'outside the box' group outings...

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Baby Boomers and Social Media

The statistics are constantly changing about which demographics are growing on which social networks. What doesn’t change, and what is harder to measure, is the possibility of personality having more to do with social network adoption than age.

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Your meeting RFP, and simple tips to get hotels to stand up and take notice (part 2 of 3)

Setting expectations with your hotels specifically about the decision process for your meeting and following through with it will have an immediate impact (positive) on your meeting RFP credibility

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Are You Learning From Your Peers?

The reason we attend industry association conferences is to learn best practices so we can make our ...

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More Laws-More Considerations for Meetings

How will laws passed in states or municipalities impact meetings? Will organizations view a conflict with their bylaws, missions, and rights of their members or customers as a reason to not book or to cancel meetings?  What will be the impact of an(other) slam on goverment meetings for being "excessive"? How can we impact positive change for meetings and our industry?

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