Meetings Today - Good, Bad, and Ugly

Source New York Times Feb 16, 2009: These quotes are from an article written by Martha C. White

The Bad: “I would say the majority of companies we’ve dealt with in the past have either lowered their budgets or canceled their meetings,” said Barry Maher, a motivational speaker who says his business has been affected.

The Ugly: “I think the attendees kind of felt like it was second-rate because it was so small,” Thom Singer, professional speaker said. “You definitely felt disappointment. The vibe was not as strong.”

The Good: Attendees are more likely to be decision makers and there is time to speak with educators and experts.