Business Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 22

Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid

IN THIS CHAPTER

Previewing the site to avoid surprises

Checking your checklists to stay on track

Establishing alternative plans

Knowing when to rely on others

With the umpteen details meeting and event planners need to handle, mistakes are bound to be made, and sometimes heads will roll as a result. To make certain that yours isn’t one of them, I’ve tackled ten of the most common meeting blunders in this chapter to help you rise above your counterparts.

Forgetting to Check Dates

Before finalizing any dates for your meetings or events, check that they don’t overlap with any religious, public, state, or federal holidays. Also, consider avoiding an overlap with any major sporting events. At the beginning of the calendar year, generate a checklist of all the upcoming holidays and events so you don’t let one slip by you. It’s too easy to do!

Booking a Site Before Making a Visit

Often when you’re organizing an event at a destination many miles from home, there’s not enough time or money in the budget to make a site visit. Big mistake! ...