1.    What is the specific Purpose of this meeting?

2.    What type of meeting is it? (annual meeting, awards ceremony, motivational event, etc.)

3.    Who (if anyone) is on the program just before Maureen and what is their presentation topic?

4.    Who (if anyone) is on the program just after Maureen and what is their presentation topic?

5.    Which company executives and/or industry experts will be speaking at this meeting?

II. The Presentation

1.   What is Maureen’s role in your program (opening, closing, keynote, breakout, etc.)?

2.   What are the exact times for Maureen’s presentation?    

3.  How will most of the audience be dressed?

4.    How will the executives be dressed?

5.    How should Maureen be dressed? (business suit, slacks and blouse, other)

6.    Who will be introducing Maureen to your group?

7.    What is most important to you considering the content of Maureen’s program? (i.e. use handouts, examples, exercises, etc.)

8.    What is most important to you in the working relationship with Maureen?

9.    What themes/threads (other than the primary topic of Maureen’s program) would you like to see woven into the program?

10. When your people leave the program, what three concepts/skills/ ideas would you like them to have?

III The Audience

1a.    Number in the audience:

1b.   Are spouses invited

2.     Male/Female percentage:

3a.   Average age group

3b.   Range of age

IV. Background

1.      What separates your high-achievers from the others?

2.    What are some of the challenges your organization and your                  people/members face on a day to day basis?

3.   What areas of challenge pose the greatest opportunity for                 improvement?

4.    What are the most significant events that have occurred, and that have affected, your industry, organization, or group during the past year? (i.e. mergers, downsizing, new product launch, etc)

5.   What are the two most important benefits you offer to your customers?

6.  What is the primary product or service that you offer?

V. Learning Tool

1. Most people want something to help them continue learning after the presentation. What do you prefer?

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2.How do you wish to handle these?

Purchase at quantity discount to distribute to participants at the event.
Offer learning materials to participants for purchase at the event.
Let participants order materials form Maureen after the presentation.

VI. Logistical Information

1a.  Hotel Name

2.    Hotel Confirmation Number:

3.    Name of Meeting Room:

4.    Into What Airport should we schedule Maureen’s flight?

5.    How far is the hotel from the airport?

6.    How should Maureen travel to the hotel? (take cab, rent car, driver will pick up, etc.)?

7.    Would you like Maureen to notify someone after she arrives at the hotel?
If so, whom shall she contact and how:

8a.  Contact at meeting site: Name:

9.    Are there any pre-meeting engagements (i.e. breakfast or lunch)?
If so, where and when are they scheduled: