“A social network is a social structure made of individuals or organizations that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as values, visions, idea, friends, kinship, dislike or trade.  The resulting structures are often very complex.” 

So why do we care?  Social networking is now one of the top modes of communication in the world.  It immediately connects individuals or organizations with similarities and allows for the development of relationships at a much faster pace then in the past.  Do you believe the meetings industry requires different outlets for social networking?  What value do you believe social networking could bring to your career?  What aspect of social networking are you currently involved?

For more on Social Networking go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_network and visit the new meetings industry group on LinkedIn!

Meeting Planners Forum by EMCVenues:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/96478/4C691D7553F6

and

Meeting Venues Round-Table by EMCVenues:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/96477/51926B4FC59B

Ice breakers are a useful tool to incorporate in your agenda to liven things up as well as break down some initial barriers people might feel when meeting each other for the first time.  What ice breakers have you used in the past?  What’s been the most successful?  For some ideas for your next meeting go to: http://adulted.about.com/od/icebreakers/Educational_Icebreakers.htm

EMCVenues is committed to delivering the meetings industry the highest quality education and resources needed to deliver exceptional work.  The Resource & Education Center should be used as an ongoing tool to develop professional skills, tap into the latest & greatest ideas in the industry, and most importantly CONNECT YOU with others like you. 

EMCVenues believes in helping cultivate relationships within the meetings industry to enhance each individuals work life.  With such a mission we hope you could provide insight and feedback to our latest website design.  So, what do you think?