Beyond content: facilities make meetings work

Article Abstract:

Because approximately 75 percent of the business meetings held in the U.S. require hotel bookings and facilities planning, and since most of these meetings are planned by personnel managers, 18 issues related to planning business meetings outside the corporate environment are discussed in a question-and-answer format. Advice to the business meeting planner includes: (1) do not panic, (2) visit the site of the meeting before contractually agreeing to use the facility, (3) ask about other groups using the facility immediately prior to and following your meeting, (4) plan for one alcoholic drink bar for every 75 guests at a reception, and (5) inquire as to package deals and discounted rates. Checklist forms are included for managing the details of planning meetings and ensuring that the meeting facility adequately suits the company's needs.

Management, Planning, Usage, Meetings, Hotels and motels, Convention facilities, Convention centers

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Manage the five C's of stress

Article Abstract:

Employees must learn to manage stress by paying attention to the five "C's": clarity, choice, control, and conditioning in order to give themselves confidence to properly manage stress. Individuals must choose to reduce their tension by implementing actions to take control of stress. Individuals must first clearly identify the origin of the stress, and make the appropriate choice to lessen stress and release tension. Individuals must be aware that they have control over stressors, and must learn to manipulate the environment to gain control over it. Individuals must condition their minds to handle those stressors over which they are not able to clarify or are unable to control. Individuals will gain confidence from the successful control of stressors, which will give them the mental strength to reduce stress.

Analysis, Stress management, Stress (Physiology)

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The stress you make

Article Abstract:

Stress is the physical and mental condition which is the result of a perceived threat of harm and the pressure to eradicate it. Roughly 20 percent of all men have heart attacks previous to the age of 60. The five typical sources of stress include: the perfection complex, the overachiever complex, the loser complex, the fear of others, and improper attitudes.

Psychological aspects, Prevention, Job stress, Professional workers, Professional employees, Human resource directors

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