Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) is produced annually by Lippman Connects. More information is available at lippmanconnects.com.

Megan Tanel, President - AEM - Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Nicole Hallada, Senior Vice President of Exhibitions & Marketing - AEM - Association of Equipment Manufacturers

External factors can and will play a role in your organization’s transitional choices. It's likely that the pandemic, coupled with your natural progression on strategic planning, is causing you to look at different ways of working and the impact on organizational structure. Hear how AEM managed the transition of longtime exhibition management leader Megan Tanel to President of the association, and elevated Nicole Hallada's position to broader responsibility. They'll take you inside AEM to see how they managed the organization's adjustment to their new roles and how their teams were central to the process.

Key Takeaways:

Realize why and how to contemplate multiple scenarios.

Understand how to effectively use communication, balancing when and what to share.

Gain awareness of organizational resources to implement the plan effectively.