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2011

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Ability; Core competencies; Meeting planners; Planners; Soft skills; Special events industry

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A Comparative Analysis Between Three Types Of Meeting & Event Planners, Megan Casey Oct 2011

A Comparative Analysis Between Three Types Of Meeting & Event Planners, Megan Casey

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Purpose:

The purpose of this professional paper is to provide a comparative analysis of the skill sets needed for association meeting planners, corporate event planners, and independent meeting and event planners so that recommendations can be made on ways in which these planners can transition from one type of meeting planning position to another. More specifically, this paper was created for those who are looking for information about meeting and event planning careers to help determine a future career path for themselves for which they would be well suited.