Neurodiversity is a spectrum that can manifest itself in various ways, many of them mostly invisible. It’s a topic that feeds into belonging and fortunately, some organizations are already putting significant resources into this area. Neurodiversity is also a key topic for Kliman, which he believes will be a big part of meetings and events. Key Meeting Trends that Impact the C-suite
Meetings that allow the attendees to feel included so they can fully embrace the event experience meaningfully are the ones that stand out. This inclusion should go beyond physical or socio-economic terms and interpersonally we all take in experiences and information differently. All attendees are welcome for who they are. Kliman believe that great meetings have a genuine sense of community and belonging for everyone involved, regardless of their role or seniority. Going beyond meeting planning terminology and understanding the company’s business objectives made him a better director and enabled him to ascend into a senior leadership role. Kliman knows this from his own career experience.
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Speaking the C-suite’s language is crucial for any meeting professional seeking leadership buy-in. How the C-suite See the Business of Meetings ELX is a community for corporate event leaders of large multinational companies who run complex event portfolios.
During the Covid pandemic, Kliman founded ELX alongside Mark Brewster, CEO at Explori. It specialized in customer advisory boards, creating economic development research, and coaching tourism leaders on industry trends and business management. In the early 2000s, he launched his company, The Kliman Group, which works with tourism organizations, DMOs, CVBs and hotels. He also became heavily involved with Meeting Professionals International ( MPI), eventually ascending to the chairperson of the organization. His event industry journey began six years later when a client hired him to be a corporate meeting professional for a large insurance company, where he spent almost twenty years planning meetings and events. It is only when planners speak in terms that board members understand that they get a seat at the table.Īpple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | Amazon | RSS Career Progression and Current FocusĪfter three years of traveling around the world post-high school and finishing his university studies, he began his career at the Plaza Hotel in New York, quickly moving into their international sales department after a year. They must focus on the business impact that meetings create and speak the language of the C-suite. Hi is also a firm believer that meeting professionals think beyond the planning and logistics of their meetings. David Kliman is the owner of The Kliman Group, and co-founder of Event Leaders Exchange ( ELX).
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