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  1. Why is this topic important now? 
    1.  stats of untrained staff; importance of companies to seize the responsibility to recognize the impact and importance of meetings to a company
    2. Companies are leaving money on the table, results are diminished, risk is increased – and employee is working under enormous pressure/stress.
    3. % of people who don’t finish obligations without an incentive

Importance of understanding PEOPLE and Cultures (ref  CQ slides)

     

  1. Planning with People First
    1. Types of people personalities – psychogeometrics (SLIDE of shapes)
    2. Understanding behavior , i.e. financial companies (work hard/play hard)
    3. ADA/etc 

  1. Scope of the Hospitality/Meetings & Events Industry
    1. Multi-billion-dollar industry
    2. Affects revenue/tourism in every destination/city/country
    3. Associations
    4. Industries affected from hotels to restaurants

  1. Objective:  INFORM senior mgt of responsibility/stress involved in planning
    1. One of top 3 most stressful jobs along with Law Enforcement and Healthcare (Police/Doctors)
    2. Waste of time, finance, human resources/capital if NOT planned deliberately
    3. Awareness to use as a communication tool like advertising and pr –

Psychogeometrics, developed by Dr. Susan Dellinger, is a system that uses five geometric shapes (Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, and Squiggle) to understand and categorize human behavior and communication styles. 

It’s a method for analyzing personality traits, behaviors, and interactions with others, aiming to improve communication and relationships.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Core Concepts:
  • Five Shapes

    Each shape represents a distinct set of personality traits and behaviors:

    • Circle: Empathic, people-oriented, and relationship-focused. 
    • Square: Organized, detail-oriented, and structured. 
    • Triangle: Driven, goal-oriented, and decisive. 
    • Rectangle: Open to change and new experiences, but can be indecisive. 

      Squiggle: Creative, spontaneous, and independent. 

  • Primary and Secondary Shapes

    Individuals typically have a primary shape (their strongest) and a secondary shape that influences their personality. 

  • Shape Flexing

    The ability to adapt and use different shapes depending on the situation is key to effective communication and relationships, according to PsychoGeometrics. 

How it’s used:
  • Self-Assessment:

    Individuals can take a test to identify their dominant shapes,

    revealing their natural strengths and potential areas for growth, says whatshapeareyou.com. 

  • Understanding Others:

    Psychogeometrics helps understand the communication styles of others,

    facilitating better interactions and conflict resolution. 

  • Improving Communication:

    By recognizing different shape preferences, individuals tailor communication to be more effective/impactful. 

  • Team Dynamics:

    Understanding shape preferences can improve team collaboration/communication, according to PsychoGeometrics. 

Key Benefits:
  • Increased Self-Awareness: 
  • Provides insights into one’s own personality/behavior patterns. 
  • Improved Comm Skills:   
  • HelpS understanding/Adapting comm styles/better interactions.
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  • Stronger Relationships:   
  • Fosters empathy/understanding in personal/professional relations.
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  • Enhanced Team Performance:   
  • Facilitates better collaboration and comm within teams. 

SESSION 2, Monday, 2 SEP (9am California, 11 Chicago)

Here is an outline to help facilitate questions, etc.

Welcome to our Series on IQ for Meetings and Events

Presented to Management

To Increase Awareness of the Power of the Event as a communication tool – BECAUSE

“What You Don’t Know, WILL Hurt You”

Tasking this responsibility to untrained staff or department heads:

  • Costs more Money
  • Increases Risk
  • Affects Reputation
  • Decreases results

OUR FIRST SHOW focused on defining clear objectives and goals and the affect on budgets..

TODAY we focus on the important role that MANAGEMENT plays in supporting

  • Contracts and Vendor Negotations
  • Communication
  • And the Relationship to Timelines and Production Schedules.

In other words, it’s all about PEOPLE, TIME AND MONEY.

  1. Let’s discuss the importance of vendors and the role that they play
    1. HOTEL partners first —
  1.          HOW to negotiate
  2.        WHAT to negotiate
  1. Have to have a place to meet, food to eat, technology
  1. HOW does a TIMELINE affect the above?
    • What is the Planner’s responsibility to all vendors and stakeholders
      • And HOW does this affect the Master Production Schedule?