Exclusive: Sustainable Development Contracting – Prevue Conference
Two experts offer advice on how to enhance conference sustainability starting with the earliest RFP and contracting stages. Sustainability, like all other aspects of a meeting or event, is not something that can be added on at the last minute. Food and beverage reduction and donations, energy efficiency, waste management and other sustainability efforts should be built into the design of the program from the beginning of the planning process, according to Amanda Gourgue, chief meeting reform expert at Meeting Revolution, and Rachel Riggs, general manager of environmental strategy at Maritz. This means deciding what your event needs to do to adhere to your organization’s overall sustainability goals, and then incorporating your event’s sustainability needs during the request for proposal (RFP) and contracting stages to ensure your venue can meet your sustainability needs. Rachel Riggs Prevue recently caught up with Riggs and Gourgue, who were speakers at a recent Prevue webinar titled “How to Boost Your Event with Purpose: The…
How to differentiate quality in the RFP process
navigation Request for Proposal (RFP) This process is like setting sail without a map; if you don’t know how to steer the ship, you’ll never know where you’ll end up. This critical step can improve your campaign execution or lead to missed opportunities. Let’s dive into the key aspects of discovering quality during the RFP process so you don’t lose your way. The RFP Dilemma: Beyond the One-Size-Fits-All Approach The days of cookie-cutter RFPs are over. It’s time to set the bar higher and demand a unique, insightful process from potential partners. Personalization is better than standardization: Standardized RFPs may seem fair, but they often fail to provide a true understanding of a potential partner. A customized RFP approach allows partners to showcase their unique value and how they align with your brand. Insight and Engagement: Look for partners who dig beneath the surface and truly engage with your goals. If they’re willing to take the time to understand your…
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