A Few Things That Should Be Present at Any Excellent Conference Venue

Picking a conference facility can be a bit of a difficult task, particularly if you don’t have any referrals to work off of or if you have never booked conferencing facilities before or are brand new to holding conferences or events. The majority of business people who will be attending your event will most likely be very big on first impressions and as such you will want to impress them without breaking the bank or resorting to a particularly expensive option. There are a number of things you need to look for in the perfect conferencing venue and this article will go into greater detail about what to look for and where to find it.

The first thing you need to be concerned about is the room itself. Conference facilities generally rely on packing a large number of people into one or multiple rooms as such it’s critical that the room is well ventilated and has a generous amount of space in which people will be able to move around and network with other colleagues or potential clients. It’s also important that prior to starting the event everyone is fully briefed on how to get there and that the location itself doesn’t fall too far from your delegates. The ideal location is one that is central but free from disturbance, if your conference facility is too far out of town then you risk the possibility that no-one will show up.

The obvious thing you need to look out for are the actually facilities on offer themselves. The main thing that most business people look for in a conference facility is an internet connection and readily available snacks and fresh water. A wash room should also be nearby so as to prevent anyone from disturbing any other delegates during your presentation should they need to leave the room. The room should also ideally be furnished with a large projector and screen and the host should ideally prepare some form of banquet for your guest to enjoy.

It’s relatively easy to find conferencing facilities in your area, just perform a quick search on your favourite major search engine and be sure to check out the various reviews on the each particular location. The best way to choose a conference facility is to rely on other people’s experience before making your decision.

Stay Present to Eliminate Stress and Suffering

Sometimes it seems the more you do, you just can’t seem to get things accomplished. Whatever you do isn’t enough. It just feels like you are on a sinking ship, and there is nothing you can do about it.

Many people feel this way lately. You are not alone. And even when your life is going great, those around you are depressed. Your co-workers, significant other, your children, your friends, can quickly make you feel like them– down trodden.

We pick up these energies because in today’s world we are constantly plugged in. We are picking up signals of those suffering not only in our homes, but in other countries. Technology is delivering to us doom and gloom news through vibrant images even if we choose simply to open our email.

So how do you protect yourself?
You have to constantly ask yourself, “Is this my true feeling or am I picking up other people’s stuff?” In other words, you have to stay present. Be vigilant to your thoughts and feelings. However, this is not what many of us choose to do. We would rather cover them up with old habits, zone out in front of the television, or listen to the person on the phone telling us about their problem, because it’s worse than ours. That’s why tabloid news is so huge. Watching the suffering of others somehow seemingly lessens ours. However, these are not quick fixes like our mind tells us they are. They simply create more suffering.

Stay Awake!

So maybe you say, “It’s not that. I just don’t feel happy anymore. I can’t stay happy, especially with the state of the world. I wish things were like they use to be.”

First of all realize that happiness is not something you need to “get.” Your natural self is happy, whole, perfect and complete. What covers up this natural state is our thoughts. The apathy thoughts like, “It’s useless. It’s all so overwhelming.” These are the voices in our heads that keep us depressed and confused. So it’s important to stay present and be aware.

“So how do I deal with those thoughts? ”

You simply need to observe them without judgment or trying to change them. This is being Mindful. Mindfulness, which is being present, works like a laser to cut through and dissolve those thoughts that do not serve us.

Discriminate
When those thoughts come up that are anything but loving, know it’s the ego mind working overtime. The ego loves turmoil. It keeps you depressed, worried, and most of all in fear. So being aware, is a huge step toward your freedom.

Let go
Many people think if they let go of worry, the world will crash down on them. Not so. You are simply letting go of the thoughts and emotions about whatever you have to do in life. The complaints and resistance.

If you have to get up and go to a job you don’t like or want, let go of thinking, “I hate going to this job.” “I hate the people.” “I hate the traffic.” “I hate my life.” Discriminate, which is what Buddha called, Right Thinking. Is this the ego talking? You will know if it is because the ego always has non-loving thoughts. The great thing about being present, is awareness of these thoughts is enough to allow them to dissolve.

It’s the thoughts that keep us trapped.

First comes the thoughts, followed by emotions, and then often comes an illness from toxic emotions.

We all have to do things in life we would rather not do. But it may be necessary for our survival. So do these things without telling yourself a STORY about the things you must do in life. Release your inner power for more energy by being present and observe if you are telling yourself another story.

When you are aware, you can easily release those tiring thoughts. Suddenly, you will have more vitality. You will discover that you will complete more things in a faster time because you will be in the present moment. And, in each moment, you will find that there is happiness, your natural state.

Use your breath
Your breath is a natural de-stressor, Use your breath to deal with whatever you need to accomplish. Don’t try to control the breath, simply observe and give yourself a short mantra. It can be a spiritual verse or an affirmation, or you can label your breath, “Breathing in, I am calm. Breathing out I am balanced.”

When those overwhelming thoughts come up, be present with them. Refuse to be dragged into the “story.” This is not who you truly are.
You will find your true self, which is whole, perfect and complete when you stay present.

Only Brave Negotiators End Up Being Successful

In order to be successful during a negotiation, what skills are really required? One skill that is all too often overlooked in my opinion is bravery. I like to define bravery as the willingness to try something that just might fail. If you are willing to take this leap of faith, sometime you can rescue a negotiation that seemed like it was doomed to failure. Just exactly how a negotiator can become brave is something that I believe that we need to talk about…

It’s Time To Take Risks

As a negotiator, you need to set goals for each negotiation that you enter into. There are many different types of goals that you can set, but the best ones are those that are so called “stretch goals” – just a little bit out of your reach. Doing this can be quite scary for a negotiator.

By setting challenging goals for yourself, you must know that you are now running the risk of having your negotiation end up in a deadlock. Yes, I’m not going to tell you that this is not a real risk. However, I can assure you that the research that has been done on negotiations has shown that negotiators who are willing to set their goals higher almost always end up doing better.

Being Brave Means Being Willing To Spend Time

Although it often does not cost you anything to participate in a negotiation, there is a currency at play here. That currency is called time. In any negotiation, time is money and the more time that you spend on a negotiation, the more expensive that negotiation is going to be.

What you need to do is to make sure that you make enough of an investment into each negotiation that you participate in. Take the time to learn about the countermeasures that the other side will use, the negotiation styles and negotiating techniques that they will use, and their time limits. By doing this you’ll end up having a better grasp of their willingness to concede or compromise.

What All Of This Means For You

As negotiators, we all want the same thing out of our next principled negotiation: we want to reach a deal with the other side of the table that we can live with. In order to make that happen, more often than not we need to show some bravery during the negotiation. Knowing how to do this can be the secret to our success.

One simple way to boost our bravery during our next negotiation is to set our negotiation targets higher. These stretch goals do run the risk of creating a deadlock, but the payoff can make it all worthwhile. Another way to boost our bravery is to make sure that we spend the time that is required to reach a successful outcome. Finding out what motivates the other side of the table is the key to our being able to reach a successful deal.

Using these two techniques can boost our probability of success in our next negotiation. Take the time to study how you can apply them to your way of negotiation and you’ll be surprised at how successful you can become!