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Flash Class: Working with Unions and Convention Centers
- Title:Flash Class: Working with Unions and Convention Centers
- Category:Venues & Destinations
- Level:Intermediate
- Instructor:Elise Bechard
- Length:12 min
- Posted:1/3/2012
- CMP Clock Hours:0.25
- CMP Domain:B: Project Management
Overview
Anyone who has ever worked in a convention center or dealt with a unionized venue knows that it can be tricky business. Navigating minimums, straight time, specific load in hours can make even the most seasoned event planner want to pull their hair out. In this class, filmed live on the floor at BizBash Boston, Elise Bechard helps you make sense of it all. Bechard provides clever tips to reduce the bottom line, explains some of the complex terminology that you might encounter and suggests creative strategies for maximizing your load in time.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand jurisdiction and what unions may cover.
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Learn the key terminology you will encounter.
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Find out how to maximize your load in time.
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Learn tips for negotiation with unionized venues.
Table of Contents
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Watch the Full Class
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Working with Unions and Convention Centers- Full Class Video
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12:01
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Watch the Class in Chapters
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Understanding Jurisdiction
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2:50
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Minimum and Straight Time
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4:36
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Planning Load in Time
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2:06
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Negotiating with Unions
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2:48
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