The Stand-Up (January 23, 2025)

Strategies for better mentoring, exploring the relationship between registration cost and quality of education at industry events, Freeman's blueprint for changing events

The Stand-Up January 23, 2025 Edited by Miguel Neves View in browser Hi there,   Industry events often leverage their educational programs to draw in planners. While some events are complimentary, others offer hosted experiences that include travel and accommodation, and some come with a significant registration cost. But what sets the educational quality apart among these options? Let's delve into the details.   Have you ever guided someone on their journey or gained invaluable insights from a mentor? If so, you might already be familiar with some of these tactics, but our strategies to mentorship success could offer fresh perspectives worth exploring.   Freeman is so keen to empower planners to conquer management or client resistance to change that they've crafted a blueprint designed to drive change in the industry.   Hit reply and share your experience – we'd love to hear about your wins and challenges. Top Stories With All This Free Education, Industry Associations Need to Up Their Game Planners are presented with more opportunities for free education than ever before. So why pay to attend an industry conference? 5 Strategies for Mentorship Success Mentorship can be a valuable experience for both the mentor and the mentee. But it's essential to keep the exchange on track. Freeman Creates Blueprint to Help Event Professionals Overcome Resistance to Change Within the next five years, Millennials and Gen Z are projected to comprise 75% of the workforce, which means ignoring their preferences is no longer an option. How can events change to meet their needs? AWARDS The Next Era of Skift Meetings Awards Exciting news! Skift Meetings Awards will now form part of the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards, making the program bigger and better than ever. Apply early to secure the best entry rate. Elsewhere in the News Trump hits NIH with 'devastating' freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring (Science) Trump on Day 1: A Round-Up of What the Executive Orders Mean for the Travel Industry (Skift) Industry conferences kick off 2025 with more security following murder of US executive (Reuters) Music events canceled in southwest Iran after cleric blames concerts for drought (Iran International) MGM Grand Announces $300 Million Room and Suite Remodel (MGM Resorts) INDUSTRY EVENTS CALENDAR GO WEST in Edmonton, Canada (Feb. 2-4) Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in Melbourne, Australia (Feb.10-12) UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Melbourne, Australia (Feb. 13-14) Explore our full calendar of 2025 industry events here. More From Skift Meetings 10 Ways to Include All Ages at Your Events Navigating the Globalization of Events: Key Takeaways from PCMA Convening Leaders Business Retreat Trades Conference Rooms for Croatian Waters In an AI World, Brené Brown Says Vulnerability Is Your Competitive Edge Planners Use Visioning to Start Off 2025 How Meeting and Event Spaces Foster Employee Connection in Today's Hybrid World Created collaboratively with Convene To ensure there are no pauses in our communication, please add our email address to your contacts: meetings@skift.com. Skift, 35 W 31st St., Frnt 1, New York, NY 10001, USA, (516) 399-0304 Manage preferences