Lesson 5: Grounded in Policy and Partnerships

This lesson focuses on evaluating existing organizational policies and identifying any gaps relevant to Strategic Meetings Management (SMM). It also explores how to build effective supplier strategies and leverage Preferred Supplier Programs across key categories such as hotels, technology, and travel.

Who Should Attend: 
This course is ideal for professionals in meetings, events, travel, or procurement who are responsible for—or looking to influence—organizational meeting strategies. 

Attendee Commitment: 

1-2 hours per module. 

Special thanks to our collaborators:

Stephanie McNamara - Cvent

Julie Haddix - Cvent

Brenda Davis - International SOS & Meetings & Events Committee

Gem Bassett - Curated by Gem & Meetings & Events Committee

This course has been made possible by: