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      Team planning an offsite with shoulder nights included
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      What are Shoulder Nights & How to Manage Them

      Shoulder nights can quietly impact your meeting budget. Learn how to identify, plan, and manage them strategically.

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      Executive Assistant surrounded by spooky meeting planning myths in the office
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      6 Spooky Myths About Meeting Planning

      Busting the biggest meeting planning myths that derail budgets, timelines, and team alignment.
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      Team working through the meeting planning phases for an offsite
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      4 Phases of Meeting Planning (and How to Manage Each)

      The four key phases of meeting planning to keep you organized, on budget, and in control.
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      Executive Assistant sharing the in-person meeting budget plan to her executive
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      How to Manage Budgets for In-Person Meetings

      A three-stage budgeting method for more predictable and strategic meeting planning.
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      Team connection is a strong meeting ROI to track
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      Are You Measuring Meeting ROI? Why It Matters

      Measure meeting ROI beyond the dollar and take a holistic approach to recognize the value of in-person meetings.
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      Colleagues discussing meeting planning KPIs in the office
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      4 Meeting Planning KPIs to Help You Excel

      Meeting planning KPI examples to help you show impact, improve outcomes, and excel in your role.
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      Team at an in-person meeting chatting while Executive Assistant pulls post-meeting communications
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      What to Do Post-Meeting: Turning Feedback into Action

      Learn post-meeting communication strategies to get the most out of your meetings.
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