Hybrid meetings (which combine a virtual and in-person audience) have become a popular meeting format for many boards. It’s crucial your meeting design works for all attendees — whether in the room or miles away. This guide created by OnBoard will help you host successful hybrid meetings that will increase board effectiveness.
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Top 10 Things Not to Miss in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and El Paso
From Amarillo and the legendary Route 66 in the Panhandle through El Paso's downtown renaissance in West Texas, come see the latest attractions and happenings!
Read More »After Action Review: A Critical Component to Event Planning
When we talk about successful event planning, the emphasis is quite often on the word "planning" and all the tools and techniques we employ to ensure a successful event. But what about after the event? How well do we evaluate/measure the success of the event, and do we spend the time necessary discussing what went well and where there is room for improvement?
Read More »Beyond the Coffee Break.
How do we find just the right mix of structured programming while offering opportunities for organic networking and some fun too? There are several ways to incorporate some "downtime" that keeps attendees engaged – without burning them out.
Read More »What’s New in in Waco, Abilene, Killeen and San Angelo
Check out music, art, history and more in some of the fastest-growing cities in west and central Texas.
Read More »6 DEI Questions to Ask on Your Next RFP
I recently attendeded ConferenceDirect's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference (D22) at the Hilton City Center in Denver, CO. This represented the organization’s first annual event bringing together a diverse group of meeting professionals, ConferenceDirect associates, and industry partners to explore a range of DEI topics and how they affect meetings and events.
Read More »Quick Tips: Attendee Experience and Historical Venues
Make attendees' presence count with thoughtful programming that not only last but lays a great foundation for repeat registrations and engagement.
Read More »Quick Tips: New & Noteworthy
A recent report from Lodging Econometrics found that Dallas’ pipeline of hotel projects is well ahead of every other U.S. metropolitan area. There are plenty of plans afoot in the rest of the Lone Star State as well.
Read More »Quick Tips: Meetings Tech and Cybersecurity Awareness
Online networking and hybrid meeting is still a great option for those unable to travel, but keep cybersecurity top of mind with new (and old) tech.
Read More »Quick Tips: Wellness Trends for Mind and Body
We may still be living in an era of uncertainty around COVID variants, but more than ever before, face-to-face meetings are a part of wellness – including mental health.
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