Face-to-face events still rank as the best method for training and engaging intellectual discussions among attendees; however, with that, comes many challenges when planning a medical meeting. Patients are healthcare professionals’ first priority, so it’s important that these 5 aspects of event planning and coordinating should be taken into consideration when creating your event.
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We are pleased to announce our “Superlatives Awards” for the 2016-2017 year! At our recent Miller Tanner Global Workshop, we recognized and awarded distinguished team members for their outstanding contribution to Miller Tanner throughout the year. Their special talents and skills contribute to the “Miller Tanner Difference”. We thank them for their dedication and hard work this year.
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For the past 20 years, Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) has brought our global team together for training and team building at our annual MTA Workshop. One of the highlights of this time together is our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project. Every year, our team dedicates part of the day to work together on a project that benefits the local community. Take a look at our recap highlighting this year’s project:
With our team dispersed across the globe, it’s an important opportunity to connect with each other and also with the community at large and the needs of those around us. It’s become a foundational and favorite component of our own Global Workshop and our company culture as a whole.
We asked our team of event experts why CSR is important to them and why it’s an asset for ANY company event. Here’s what they said:
Our task was to clean and paint the dining room and furniture, and it was neat to see how everyone quickly offered their expertise to create a plan. Some had experience in refinishing furniture; some liked cleaning; others were great at taping; some helped with the heavy lifting; others took to the paint brushes. Throughout the project, we all contributed methods and ideas from our own life experience and got to know each other better while doing it! The opportunity to get to know another team member while serving alongside them is unique. It creates a memorable bond – one that began with the focus on someone else’s betterment rather than your own. – Carolyn Hendricks, Global Event Specialist/Special Projects
I think it’s awesome that Marnie, our founder, has CSR activities at the workshops. I enjoy working alongside co-workers because it gives me a chance to see them in a different light that I typically don’t see when working together. – Lori Flicek, Accounting Manager
I believe other companies could learn more about their staff and their company as a whole if they participated in these programs. It is a great team-building exercise with the bonus of helping others. – Wynema Ware, Lead BT Specialist
It definitely brings a company together because most of the time we all work in different departments, and don’t interact regularly based on the different roles we play. However, in a CSR project, you come alongside individuals that you probably have never had a real conversation with, and that’s where the bonding can happen. I think that the bond that is created allows you to become more productive in your day-to-day position. – Carla Mahlberg, Technical Projects Lead
Our team assembling gift baskets to benefit a local children’s hospital at our 2016 Workshop.
The laughter, the purpose behind the project, and the spontaneous jumping in to offer aid to the others whether if it is bringing water to thirsty colleagues or carrying heavy stuff. I also enjoyed finding out secret skills from some of the folks – such as nice handwriting or technique at repairing wood. – Gemma Plans, Global Service Director
It is great to be able to work with colleagues in a different way and on a different project than our regular work. I think you see a different side to people which can help your working relationship. – Natalie Lowndes, Global Event Director
These projects have provided an opportunity to get to know others on a personal level and not just through business. – Bonnie Sheets, Global Event Director
It was amazing to see how much work we were able to accomplish as a group. It gives one a sense of pride, job well done, and feeling that every little effort goes a long way. I think it is important for companies that have been as blessed as MTA to do something for others. It really creates a feeling of community – both locally and abroad. – Julie Hacker, Global Service Director
Our team helping with painting and repairs at a children’s facility at our 2017 Workshop.
CSR reminds me that many hands make light work, and a big impact. I am always amazed by the scope of influence we have as a group, and how much we can accomplish. I’m also encouraged by the generosity of our MTA team – it speaks to the depth of character and genuine kindness of our employees. – Carolyn Hendricks, Global Event Specialist/Special Projects
CSR projects show the true team spirit of MTA and demonstrate what hard workers we have at MTA. Give us the task and we just do it. Whether it was decorating, painting, scraping, or repairing, we went to work. – Wynema Ware, Lead BT Specialist
I love being able to contribute to a project locally in the city where we have our MTA Workshop, this makes me feel more connected to the community and the needs they have. Whether it is building bikes for children or painting an office it is so fulfilling to see how much many hands can do together when they have time and resources. I have enjoyed every minute we have dedicated to the CSR projects with MTA – memorable moments with the local communities and MTA colleagues, being grateful for what we have and seeing graciousness in the others. They say “we are what we do” and doing good for others makes us and everyone else feel better and little bit happier.– Gemma Plans, Global Service Director
Our team participating in the Build-A-Bike project at the MTA 2015 Workshop.
Participating as a company in CSR projects makes a strong bond for all employees by providing a common goal. It makes one realize that making the bottom line is very important to a company but giving to others, gives one satisfaction on a different level. In the end, I feel that it brings all employees together for the common good of the company. – Bonnie Sheets, Global Event Director
MTA donated 7,050 school meals through the Feed Projects at this year’s MTA Workshop.
I love how at every workshop, Marnie plays a video about living a life in such a way that impacts the entire world. This is what the CSR projects are all about – leaving behind a legacy. MTA will always be remembered for its generosity and that is because of Marnie’s heart. I wish I could do a CSR project all the time. When one says “Thank you”, you can’t help but feel like you have made a difference. This is what life is about, in my opinion. We were put here to make a difference whether big or small. – Carla Mahlberg, Technical Projects Lead
Transform your event with CSR! Miller Tanner Associates can help you find a rewarding CSR project that best suits your teams and your event!
The Miller Tanner difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our clients. Today, we introduce you to Global Experience Manager – Production, Tomas De Dominicis. Tomas is an audiovisual whiz and brings his exceptional creativity and vast media skill set to our Global Experiences Team.
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The global MTA team will be meeting off-site from July 10-14 for our annual workshop to complete mandatory internal training.
Our main office will remain available if you should need assistance at +1 615-466-5602; however, please note that emails may be slightly delayed.
This time together is invaluable to us and we thank you for your continued support and understanding.
For business travelers, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging at best. Our global team members have a few tips to help you beat jet lag and soundproof your hotel room so that you can get a more restful night’s sleep while traveling.
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Greetings! It is hard to believe that we are nearly into summer already – time sure flies. Realizing the year is nearly halfway over and that 2017 annual budget targets and event timelines are starting to get tight, Miller Tanner Associates’ virtual service offerings may provide a solution to mitigate these challenges.
Our Virtual Events Team has a plethora of tools and strategies to support your need to connect with your teams around the globe. With a focus on key information sharing, attendee engagement, and team building, we have a variety of virtual event platforms in which to connect and share, allowing us to customize your vision and share it with your event guests.
We also have the most important piece of the virtual event puzzle, a stellar group of Virtual Global Event Managers (VGEMs) to manage the entire virtual event from initial client RFP to final event reporting and closeout as well as your attendees from pre-event communications and registrations to the event close. Our Miller Tanner VGEMs can do almost anything and are eager to make your virtual event memorable, cost-effective, and engaging.
Looking to get the most bang for your buck with the remaining 2017 budget while attempting to get information out to a diverse and global audience? Take a look at VALTs, our proprietary MTA On-Demand Training/Learning Management System (ODT/LMS).
Having gone through several version releases to date, the current MTA ODT/LMS has a new look with all of the bells and whistles that our clients need to disseminate information and to meet training goals. The system is secure, compliant, intuitive and a very powerful way to repurpose training for online learning that can live in perpetuity. These trainings can be for pre-event to bring your teams up to speed for upcoming gatherings and also to support post-event, continued training as new team members come on board and/or to retrain team members who need review. The back-end reporting is incredibly robust and tracks attendee progress in real time.
Please reach out to us if you would like more information and a demo of the capabilities of our virtual event services and VALTs. We would love to be of service to you and your team!
Be Well,
Chris Scott
Director, Media and Production
We’ve planned over 2,500 events and no two events are ever alike. Events come in all types, each with a specific intent. This is one of our favorite aspects of event planning – customizing your event to create an unforgettable experience for your attendees.
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Today is a special day at Miller Tanner Associates as it’s our 20th Anniversary in business. We are excited to share with you this momentous milestone!
We couldn’t celebrate this day without extending our appreciation to those who have supported us along the way. We thank our clients, vendors, and the Miller Tanner Global Team, both past and present, for helping us achieve 20 years in business.
To our clients, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to be of service to your company while planning your worldwide events and meetings. To our vendors, we appreciate your partnerships that have helped us to provide excellence in event services across the globe. And to our Miller Tanner Global Team, we thank you for your keen customer focus, emphasis on quality and results-oriented solutions that have gotten our company to where we are today.
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Here are a few important reasons to work with the Miller Tanner Team when planning your next event:
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