Keynote Speaker Susan RoAne
Meeting Planning Tips
The planner/speaker partnership is one that is special. Here are some thoughts I have
accumulated over these last 25 years:
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You may want to reconsider a speaker who is inaccessible to you---whether
through a bureau or their own office. |
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Hiring a celebrity is a draw... but little attendees can draw upon...once the talk is
over. And if they come from another industry, the speech is only frosting. I had to pinch
hit for a magazine executive who blew off a speech when a newsworthy event took place. |
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A speaker who is difficult in the beginning rarely gets easier . And the same goes for
planners. Life is just tooooo short. |
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As Tom Peters told a NC MPI meeting years ago, "You pay me an incredible amount
to speak and then haggle over an extra $100 for a better microphone!" |
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On the other hand, the speaker who requires costly AV
equipment can stretch the budget. Know these needs ahead of time if that is an issue. |
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Do let speakers know which events they are invited to attend. |
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While filling out surveys takes time, it is an investment when the
speaker can then customize. (You may want to do this in a phone interview with the speaker
who can take notes and fill out the form for you and get special insights through a
REALtime conversation). |
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There are terrific speakers who are difficult to deal with and just as
many terrific speakers who are easy to work with. Your choice. |
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