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Plan and Execute Business Meetings and Events

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Built from the Wiley title of the same name — professionally edited, technically reviewed, and already relied on by people doing this work.

Source ISBN 9781119982838

How it was built

Sejal Learning Systems rebuilt the book as a course: objectives first, then short video, worked examples, and practice with real feedback. It runs on Coursera at your own pace, with a certificate on completion.

Plan and Execute Business Meetings and Events is a self-paced online course built from the Wiley title of the same name.

What this course covers

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Been to Any Good Meetings or Events Lately?
  • Chapter 1: Gearing Up for Meetings and Events
  • Chapter 2: Strictly Business: Defining Meetings
  • Chapter 3: The ABCs of Meeting Preparation
  • Chapter 4: Mixing Business with Pleasure: Events
  • Chapter 5: Bringing an Event to Life
  • Part 2: It’s All Show Business
  • Chapter 6: Get Me to the Meeting on Time
  • Chapter 7: Food for Thought
  • Chapter 8: Selecting Great Speakers
  • Chapter 9: It’s the Extras That Count
  • Chapter 10: Lights, Camera, Action!
  • Part 3: No Guts, No Story
  • Chapter 11: Nuts and Bolts: Negotiating, Contracting, and Ensuring Safety
  • Chapter 12: Working with Vendors
  • Chapter 13: Drinking Champagne on a Beer Budget
  • Part 4: Building Bridges with Technology
  • Chapter 14: Making Meeting Technology Work for You
  • Chapter 15: This Phone’s for You: Conference Calling
  • Chapter 16: Holding Meetings Online
  • Chapter 17: Expanding Your Reach with Virtual Events
  • Part 5: Exhibiting at Trade Shows
  • Chapter 18: Planning for Gold: Exhibiting 101
  • Chapter 19: Strutting Your Stuff: Exhibiting 201
  • Chapter 20: Presenting the Floor Show: Exhibiting 301
  • Part 6: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 21: Ten Creative Ways to Meet
  • Chapter 22: Ten Common Meeting Mistakes to Avoid
  • Chapter 23: Ten Top Negotiating Tactics
  • Chapter 24: Ten Strategies For Exhibiting Overseas
  • Appendix: Checklist Heaven