Webinar: Making Your In-House Event Team Indispensable
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As we head into 2023, leaders of in-house event teams face many headwinds, including a looming recession, talent shortages, rising costs, reductions in business travel, and the ongoing challenge of proving event R.O.I. in a rapidly shifting environment.
As companies scrutinize costs and consider layoffs, it’s critical for in-house teams to prove the value of their departments to senior stakeholders.
In this webinar, a seasoned panel of heads of corporate events will discuss these challenges and share solutions for positioning their teams as trusted advisors, making them indispensable to their organizations’ success.
Learning Outcomes
In this webinar you will learn to:
- Nurture and develop a strong and resilient team
- Prove your team’s value to in-house stakeholders
- Hone an innovative & entrepreneurial mindset
- Become trusted advisors and not order takers
Howard Givner
With over 20 years of industry experience, Howard is a widely recognized expert and innovator in the field of special events, meetings, and small business growth strategy.
Most recently, Howard served as SVP of Knowledge & Innovation with PCMA. Prior to joining PCMA, Howard was the Founder & CEO of the Event Leadership Institute, a leading provider of best-in-class training and education for the events industry through online, on-demand video professional development classes, interviews with industry leaders, white papers, webinars, and live events. In addition, Howard also was the CEO and Founder of Paint The Town Red, Inc., and the former CEO of North America for Global Events Group, the 13th largest event agency in the world, which acquired Paint The Town Red in 2008. During his tenure, the company won over 30 industry awards. He is a Past President of the ILEA (International Live Events Associate) NY Metro Chapter; has served on the board of directors of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) Greater NY Chapter as VP of Education; has served on the Advisory Board of Special Events Magazine; been a judge of the Gala Awards & HSMAI’s Adrian Awards.
He as been a frequent speaker at industry conferences on a wide range of topics. He has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, National Public Radio, ABC News, The Apprentice, and USA Today, in addition to numerous trade media.
Tammy Moore, CMP, CMM
Tammy Moore, CMP, CMM, is Senior Director, Product Innovation for PCMA. In this role she guides the professional development and educational course offerings across PCMA and the Event Leadership Institute. She has been a leader in the events industry for 20+ years as an in-house corporate event professional, from her start as a meeting planner with CEB (now Gartner) to leading a 20+ team of meeting and event professionals with KPMG LLP. Prior to the events industry, Tammy worked in higher education as a student affairs professional with the University of Maryland College Park. As a result, she has a depth of experience driving complex projects and strategic initiatives, developing relationships with stakeholders and vendors, and developing talent.
Tammy joined the Event Leadership Institute in January 2021 as a freelance consultant executing projects and initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and building the business development function. She was elevated to Chief Strategy & Growth Officer in 2022, prior to ELI’s acquisition by PCMA in January 2023. She is an engaging and talented facilitator, instructor, and speaker. She hosts and moderates panel discussions for monthly webinars and ELI Summits, speaks and facilitates workshops on change management, resilience, transitioning from the tactical into the strategic, and team leadership.
Adept at managing remote teams, Tammy fosters collaboration and innovation. Her expertise extends to serving as a course instructor, sharing invaluable knowledge with aspiring event professionals. Recognized for strategic thinking, operational excellence, and driving organizational effectiveness, Tammy has spearheaded numerous key initiatives, earning the respect of C-suite executives.
Outside of work, Tammy is an avid home chef, enjoys hiking, and is a budding gardener. Her greatest joy comes from being a mom to her daughter, Olivia, and she can often be found watching her tennis matches. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she now lives in Fairfax, Virginia, but calls a little remote town in Northern Michigan home (ask her about Petoskey hunting and sand dune climbing).
