I have the distinct honour, alongside Tina Wehmeir CMP, to co-lead the Events Industry Council Equity Taskforce, which comprises a group of industry leaders who believe in our industry’s ability to empower communities. The Equity Taskforce will create a framework that offers resources to identify measurable priorities with clearly defined strategies that are inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible. What are the plans for the Equity Taskforce in 2022? The first major project for the Equity Taskforce in 2022 will be to release the findings from EIC’s Equity Study, which will provide a clear insight into the current landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)... Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715931&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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Greetings to all our avid CMP Today readers, Over the coming months, the team behind CMP Today will be implementing some updates to our publication, which you will see rolled out over the next few issues. Our latest issue marks the start of monthly themed content and, with 1 March marking Zero Discrimination Day, with the very apt theme of this issue is diversity, equity and inclusion. As you know, the Events Industry Council’s Equity Taskforce has developed its Equity Acceleration Plan, which will enable us to develop tools, training resources and insights for our partners and the global business events industry. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715382&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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By Derrick M. Johnson, II, CMP, DES, Founder and President/CEO, The Organisational for Social Empact During the summer of 2020, many organisations jumped on the social justice train in reaction to the George Floyd killing; however, most lacked a sustainable strategy and measurements to drive lasting change. Today, many are left stalled, tired and still leveraging the traditional ways of thinking. Is this your reality or the one you want for your organisation? Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714821&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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By Smita Tharoor, Founder, Tharoor Associates and Co-founder, Culturelytics To create effective change, you need a clear view of where you are now. So, as a first, vital phase in the Event Industry Council’s landmark Equity Acceleration Plan, the EIC Equity Task Force has conducted a study of EIC membership to determine the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace across the events industry. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714823&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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Name & Company? Number of years as a CMP? Where did you grow up? What did you want to (or think) you’d be when you grew up? Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714746&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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The Centre for Sustainability and Social Impact is a representation of EIC’s vision, mission and values. It provides globally relevant resources that champion the adoption of sustainable and socially impactful practices. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714749&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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The EIC Advance Collections, an exciting addition within EIC’s robust Knowledge Hub, are available in EIC’s Learning Management System (LMS). Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714750&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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In celebration of Business Events Industry Week EIC will be hosting a special SEPC Hybrid Course. There are limited spaces on the course so be sure to book your space in advance. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715857&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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Join us to hear early results from EIC's landmark benchmark study to determine the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace across the events industry. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715921&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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A huge congratulations to EIC's Chair Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE and 21 other incredible women, all members of our CMP community, who have been nominated in the Smart Meetings Smart Women in Meetings 2022 Awards. Find out more here.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=715663&issueID=86052 to view the full article online.
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EIC welcomed 28 professionals who earned their CMP designation in January. Welcome the newest CMPs to our community. |
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Have you joined the LinkedIn group for CMPs? Log in and connect with more than 7,600 fellow CMPs from around the world. Click here and request to join the group. |
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The Events Industry Council's Global Business Events Barometer - Q3 2021, is available to view. The report, created by Oxford Economics on behalf of EIC, monitors the changes within the market... Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714751&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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Whether you are just starting out on your path to achieving the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification or are ready to sit for the CMP Examination, you will want to view the CMP... Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714752&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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To date, this industry-wide task force has published seven accepted practices guides: B2B and B2C Exhibitions, Business Continuity, Meeting and Event Design, Health and Safety for Hotels... Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714753&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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The Events Industry Council's Digital and Hybrid Events book is now available to view, and CE points can be earned by answering quiz questions about the guide. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714754&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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The Events Industry Council's APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force - Meeting and Event Design Version 2.0 - is now available to view, and CE points can be earned by answering quiz questions about the guide. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714755&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
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In conjunction with the release of the Resources for Workforce and Wellness Accepted Practices Guide, EIC launched a Career Centre on its website. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/eic-today/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=714756&issueID=86052 to view the full article online. |
