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Bridging the Gap: Elevating Experiences Via Enhanced Communication (Planners & Executors)

Passion Graham, CCM  (Director of Club Operations, The Governors Club)

Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass

Track: TSE-Event Planning, TSE-Event Mgmt & Production

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

The only thing better than an Operations Manager that understands Event Planning is an Event Planner that understands Operations. As someone who has extensive experience on both sides, Passion can speak to the irrefutable importance or detriment to an operation communication can be. She will share personal anecdotes and case studies demonstrating the impact of communication on event success, as well as systems, processes, and immediately actionable items to foster improved communication between planning and event execution.

You will learn:
- Multiple tools for shared documentation and collaborative planning.
- How to effectively implement feedback to increase guest satisfaction.
- Steps to building a collaborative culture and how that impacts creativity and productivity.